Jonelle Summerfield

Sunbathing in San Sebastian, Oil Painting

2025

Artist Comments
In mid-August, locals and tourists alike soak up the perfect weather in San Sebastian, Spain. They stroll or lounge along the beach, enjoying the warmth and soft sea breeze. As golden hour nears, sunlight casts a jewel-like glow on the umbrellas and historic architecture, adding to the relaxed, summery mood.

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: San Sebastian, Spain, beach, sand, umbrella, sunbathing, tourist, Europe, holiday, figures, figurative, summer, sunshine, sunny, vacation, season, architecture, impressionism, travel, oil painting, brown

Sunbathing in San Sebastian
Jonelle Summerfield
Oil painting on stretched canvas
Finished edges
Ready to hang
One-of-a-kind
Signed on front
2025
16 in. h x 24 in. w x 1 in. d
2 lbs. 0 oz.