Jonelle Summerfield

Along the River in Estella, Spain, Oil Painting

2024

Artist Comments
Sunlight filters through lush foliage, casting dappled light on the river in Estella, Spain. Earthy tones define the rustic buildings lining the riverbank while a stone bridge arches over the water. Pilgrims along the Camino de Santiago find a tranquil retreat here, cooling their feet in the refreshing stream after a long day’s journey.

About the Artist
Artist Jonelle Summerfield paints impressionist scenes of romantic streets and corners inspired by her extensive travels across North America and Europe. Using her photographs as a reference, Jonelle conveys the mood and feeling of each location in her work. "I can only paint from life or my photos because I need to feel the energy and other sensory aspects of a place in addition to the visual," says Jonelle. She initially gravitated toward fashion and design over fine art. Jonelle received her degree in Interior Design in 2001, after which her mother began teaching her to paint. It changed her life. Over the next ten years, Jonelle trained and painted extensively to become a full-time artist. Being a night owl, Jonelle prefers to begin her painting sessions in the afternoon, often accompanied by music in her studio in a former theater building shared with other artists and businesses. Outside her art, Jonelle enjoys spending time with her cats, writing her blog, and staying active with kickboxing.

Words that describe this painting: Estella, Spain, Camino de Santiago, Europe, summer, hiking, outdoors, outside, river, creek, trees, vacation, water, impressionism, travel, oil painting, beige

Along the River in Estella, Spain
Jonelle Summerfield
Oil painting on stretched linen
Finished edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2024
12 in. h x 16 in. w x 1 in. d
1 lbs. 8 oz.