Biography

Ashar Goodsall painter

Location: Somerset, United Kingdom
Style: Abstract

Ashar lives and works on the Levels in Somerset. Her studio is in Langport ‘the heart of the Levels’ She spends the first months of the year on the moors sketching. Using these sketches to reconnect with herfeelings for place, when back in her studio working.

Since graduating with a BA(Hons) in fine art from Plymouth University Ashar has continually challenged her practice. Working in oils on wooden panel creating abstract works with the ability to move the viewer. Endeavouring to paint her responses to place and not what she sees. The level sand moors being her inspiration, however Ashar says “I do not want to depict them I want to express my feelings for them and create work that has the ability to be felt”. She has working collections all around the world, including Singapore, Australia and Europe, as well as a piece in The Millfield Collection. Ashar’s work has twice been a finalist in The Chaiya Art Awards, 2018 and 2020. Her piece “let go” was hung and sold at the Royal Academy 2017. For the last four years she has had work chosen for the second round. A Finalist in British Woman Artists 2017. Runner-up for Annex Acquisition Collection Award 2017. Prizes from The Atkinson Open and Fringe Arts Bath 2016. She is also a member of the RWA Artists Network.