A portrait of a young woman with short blue hair, painted in an abstract style with bold brushstrokes and a muted color palette.

Harriet Goode

A lifelong Rock Hill resident and treasured friend of The Hickory Post, Harriet Marshall Goode, affectionately known as “Sister,” is an artist whose work is rooted in instinct, independence, and a deep personal connection to place.

Specialty:

  • Acrylic and oil painting

  • Mixed media works including assemblage, collage, monotypes, and wearable art

Instinctive

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Enduring

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Independent

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Instinctive ✳︎ Enduring ✳︎ Independent ✳︎

An abstract painting of a person with blue hair, sitting with their back to the viewer, in a mix of earthy tones and textured brushstrokes, framed in a wood frame.

Working primarily in acrylics and oils, Harriet’s creative practice also extends into assemblage, collage, monotypes, and one-of-a-kind pendants made from found and unexpected objects. Her work resists labels and trends, guided instead by curiosity and an unwavering commitment to making art on her own terms.

Harriet has been creating since childhood and paints for herself, believing deeply in honesty over explanation. She does not accept commissions, inviting viewers to simply experience the work as it is. Her pieces carry a quiet confidence, shaped by decades of creative exploration and a profound love for Rock Hill, the community she calls home.

Her presence at The Hickory Post reflects not only her artistic voice, but also a shared belief in the power of thoughtfully curated spaces, meaningful relationships, and art that lives comfortably and unapologetically in the world.

Find Harriet Online:

  • Instagram: @goodeharriet

A watercolor painting of a rural landscape with trees, a cloudy sky, and a field with a small water body in the foreground.

“Without art, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.”

George Bernard Shaw