Sparring Day

At Elite Combative Systems in Indiana, PA, we dedicate at least one kickboxing class per week to sparring. We put everything we learn on technique days to practice, and we all work together to help each other improve. Oil on 30"h x 24"w x 1 1/2" stretched linen.

Slip and Roll Drill

This is a new subject for me. I have a background in Tae Kwon Do, and about three years ago I started taking kickboxing classes at an MMA gym that had just opened in my town, called Elite Combative Systems. It recently occurred to me that I should capture my coaches and fellow students in action.

This is the first in my "Fight Camp" series. I wanted to show the day to day practice sessions at the gym. Much like oil painting, martial arts requires discipline, regular practice, and one should enjoy the process as much as reaching incremental goals. It is the process that I want to capture in this series! Oil on 30"h x 24"w x 1 1/2" d stretched linen.

Sassy Cat

My cat, Oliver looked more sassy and grumpy than he actually was. He was very shy when we first adopted him, but over time he became like a little shadow, accompanying us wherever we went in the house. This was part of UGallery's Ornamental Artwork Collection, which can be viewed here. SOLD.

Cat with Coffee and Sunflower

This is a painting of my Stella with a cup of coffee. I meant to photograph still lifes of coffee with desserts and sunflowers, but Stella had to investigate, so I ended up photographing her as well. This is a pretty accurate depiction of her daily activities, as she normally sits three inches from my plate at dinner, waiting for a bite of food to fall off. I usually give her a little bite.

This was part of UGallery's Ornamental Artwork Collection, which can be viewed here. SOLD.

A cup of thick, spiced hot chocolate from Angelina tea room in Paris! I loved the ornately presented whipped cream on the side. This was part of the Ornamental Artwork Collection at UGallery.com, which can be viewed here. SOLD.

Cupcake with Buttercream

Oil on 4" x 4" stretched canvas. This was part of UGallery's Ornamental Artwork Collection, which can be viewed here. SOLD.

Cupcake and Milk

A painting of a vanilla cupcake with a refreshing glass of milk. Oil on 4" X 4"  stretched canvas. Painting includes hanging wire on back. It could also be displayed on a mini display easel.

Ready for a Nap

This is Scrapper the cat. He is tired from a day of defending his territory from the neighborhood cats and needs a nap to regain his energy. While he isn't super friendly toward other cats, he loves the company of humans. Oil on 4" x 4" stretched canvas. The edges are painted raw umber and it comes with a mini display easel. This is part of UGallery's Ornamental Artwork Collection, which you can view here. SOLD.

Assorted Macarons II

Assorted macaroons from Laduree of Paris. Oil on 4" x 4" stretched canvas. The edges are painted raw umber and the painting comes with a mini display easel. It is part of the Ornamental Artwork Collection, which you can view here. SOLD.

Assorted Macaroons

Macaroons from Laduree of Paris! Oil on 4" x 4" stretched canvas. The canvas sides are painted raw umber and the painting comes with its own mini display easel. Or you can attach a wire and hang it up as an ornament! It is part of the Ornamental Artwork Collection at UGallery.com, which can be viewed here. SOLD.

Turkish Coffee

I loved the presentation of this Turkish coffee at Cafe Imperial in Vienna, Austria. Just thinking about all the different variations of coffee in the city and the cozy cafes makes me want to book another trip there. Oil on 4" x 4" stretched canvas. The edges are painted raw umber and the painting comes with its own mini display easel. This is one of ten paintings I added to the Ornamental Artwork Collection at UGallery.com. You can see the whole collection here. SOLD.

A Walk in the Garden

Rufus the cat takes a walk in the garden on a sunny summer day. I had strategically planted catnip to attract cats to chase the rabbits away from my greens. It worked! Oil on 4" x 4" streched canvas. The edges are painted raw umber, and the painting comes with a mini display easel. It is part of the Ornamental Artwork Collection at UGallery.com. The entire collection can be viewed here. SOLD.

Mocha Cappuccino Cupcake

This is one of ten new paintings I have recently completed for the Ornamental Artwork Collection on UGallery.com. The paintings are all 4" x 4" oil on stretched canvas. The edges are painted raw umber, and they come with a display easel. My collection consists of cats, desserts and coffee! SOLD.

A Street in Florence

Oil on 8"h x 10"w x 1 1/2"d composite board. SOLD.

Espresso for One

Though the name "espresso" indicates that the drink is consumed quickly, it is still worth the time to sit down and mindfully appreciate it. Unless you are in Italy where they sometimes charge more if you sit down. The cafe pictured above is in New York, where one can let the caffeine take effect before hitting the pavement. Oil on 12"h x 6"w x 1"d composite board. SOLD.

Happy Hour in Edinburgh

Oil on 11"h x 14"w x 1 1/2"d composite board.  SOLD.

Ladies Night Out

I've had the reference photo for this painting since my 2010 trip to Paris. It took a while before I was comfortable painting more than one person together. Also I was always focused on painting things that were distinctly Parisian. Aside from the people smoking and the Chanel bag, you really can't tell where this is, which is fine. Most of my recent work is about people doing their thing, wherever it is.

This is one of several new paintings added to the UGallery site this week. Oil on 16"w x 12"h composite board.

House in Shadyside

It is a perfect day to take the dog for a walk in the Shadyside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA. Oil on 11"h x 14"w x 1 1/2" d composite board.

Houses in Wilkinsburg

These are some of the colorful old houses in the Wilkinsburg neighborhood of Pittsburgh. It is not one of the main tourist destinations of Pittsburgh, but I always admire the nostalgic, authentic look of the neighborhood when I drive through. Oil on 11"h x 14"w x 1 1/2" composite board. SOLD.

At Cafe Royal

A quiet afternoon at Cafe Royal in Edinburgh. Oil on 11"h x 14"w x 1 1/2" composite board. SOLD.

Busy Pub in Edinburgh

When it is a cold, rainy day in Edinburgh, this is the place to be, sipping one many varieties of scotch. Oil on 12"h x 16"w x 1 1/2" composite board. SOLD.

New Website

I want to announce that a new website is in the works. I will still post all new paintings to this blog so everyone can easily see what's new, but I plan to show all available work in neater categories on the website. If you are looking for anything under a certain subject, you will more easily be able to see what is still available. My work will still be available at the galleries I currently show with, and the website will provide links to their sites. I will also have paintings available for purchase on the website, as well as some prints.

Rush Hour in the Rain

Waiting for the "walk"signal during a rainy rush hour in Manhattan. Oil on 16"h x 12"w composite board. 

Caffe Reggio

The bright lights and colors at Caffe Reggio in Greenwich Village brighten up a cool, gloomy day. Oil on 14"h x 11"w x 1 1/2"d panel. SOLD.

Smoke Break in Edinburgh

Everyone standing on this sidewalk in Edinburgh, Scotland, appears to be either checking their phones while they wait for the bus or taking a smoke break. Oil on 12"h x 16"w x 1 1/2" composite board. SOLD.

NYC Crosswalk

Oil on 24"h x 18"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Many thanks to everyone who took time out of their weekend to visit my work at the UGallery booth this past weekend at the Affordable Art Fair and to those who added my work to their collections! I greatly appreciate it! Click HERE for the link to my page on the UGallery site. 

Quiet Afternoon at Cafe Royal

A quiet afternoon at Cafe Royal in Edinburgh, Scotland. Oil on 16"h x 20"w composite board. SOLD.

Many thanks to everyone who took time out of their weekend to visit my work at the UGallery booth this past weekend at the Affordable Art Fair and to those who added my work to their collections! I greatly appreciate it! For those who did not get to see it, this is a link to my page on the UGallery site: https://www.ugallery.com/artist/jonelle-summerfield

Friday Evening in Greenwich Village

Oil on 16"h x 20"w x 1 1/2" composite board. SOLD.

Many thanks to everyone who took time out of their weekends to visit my work at the UGallery booth at the Affordable Art Fair this past weekend and to those who added my work to their collections! I greatly appreciate it! For those who did not get to see it, this is a link to my page on the UGallery site: https://www.ugallery.com/artist/jonelle-summerfield

Flatiron District

Oil on 24"h x 30"w x 1 1/2" stretched linen. 

This painting is part of the collection UGallery has taken to the Affordable Art Fair in New York City as the featured gallery. The fair runs through Sunday, September 17.  SOLD.

Edinburgh Pub

Oil on 14"h x 11"w x 1 1/2" composite board. Painting has cradled edges finished in raw umber. 

This painting is part of the collection UGallery has taken to the Affordable Art Fair in New York City as the featured gallery. The fair runs through Sunday, September 17. SOLD.

Springtime in Washington Square Park

People spend a sunny spring Saturday relaxing in Washington Square Park. SOLD.

This painting is part of the collection UGallery has taken to the Affordable Art Fair in New York city as the featured gallery. If you happen to be in the city September 13 - 17, feel free to stop by and see the artwork in person!

Cafe Royal

A painting of people enjoying the elegant atmosphere at Cafe Royal in Edinburgh, Scotland. Oil on 14"h x 11"w x 1 1/2" cradled composite board. SOLD.

This painting is part of the collection UGallery has taken to the Affordable Art Fair in New York city as the featured gallery. If you happen to be in the city September 13 - 17, feel free to stop by and see the artwork in person! 

Dinnertime in the West Village

The warm lights from this restaurant in NYC's West Village provide contrast with what appears to be a chilly evening. I hope the couple in the far right of the painting gave their dog a bite of their dinner! Oil on 16"h x 20"w stretched linen. SOLD.

This painting is part of the collection UGallery has taken to the Affordable Art Fair in New York City as the featured gallery. If you happen to be in the city September 13 - 17, feel free to stop by and see the artwork in person!

Click Here to view the Affordable Art Fair Collection

Docked in Oban

The boats get a rest day on Sundays in Oban, Scotland. Oil on 24"h x 30"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. This is available through the exclusive Crate and Barrel/ UGallery partnership. SOLD.

The Bike Lane

It is a light day of traffic in the bike lane on this particular day in New York City. Oil on 20"h x 16"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. SOLD.

Docked in Oban II

This sailboat is docked on a cloudy day in Oban, Scotland. The painting is oil on 24"h x 30"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. The edges are painted white, and it comes ready to hang. SOLD.

Sunny Day in Manhattan

I snapped the reference photo for this painting while my husband ducked into a shop to grab a Pepsi to wake up. He sadly doesn't drink coffee. But, if he didn't stop I wouldn't have had time to admire the busy, sunny street. Oil on 12"h x 16"w MDF panel with 1 1/2" cradled pine sides. SOLD.

Near Grand Central Station

The sun is starting to go down for the day, creating a moody atmosphere near Grand Central Station. Oil on 14"h x 11"w MDF with 1 1/2" cradled pine sides. Sides are painted raw umber, and the painting is ready to hang.

Roman Cafe

This outdoor cafe in Rome is bustling during lunchtime. People are relaxed as they drink their espressos. Oil on 9" x 12" MDF panel with 1 1/2" cradled pine sides. Sides are painted raw umber. SOLD.

Nighttime in Florence

This arcade in Florence is lively at night, with people eating and drinking under the warm incandescent lighting. Oil on 9"h x 12"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Near the Ruins at Ardchattan

Near Oban, Scotland, is an area called Ardchattan. There is a church and an old priory that has a garden and ruins. It is a peaceful place to explore, as there is a farm nearby and wildlife, and very few people. Oil on 16"h x 20"w stretched canvas.

The White House in Glencoe

This white house in Glencoe appears to be lonely, but it can't be that lonely with so many tourists (like me) driving past and taking pictures of it. Oil on 16"h x 20"w stretched canvas. SOLD.

The Road Through Glencoe

In relation to the size of the mountains, the road through Glencoe looks like a small walking trail. This is a view of the valley from the mountains opposing the Three Sisters.

View of Oban

A view of Oban, Scotland on a cheerful May morning. Oil on 10"h x 20"w stretched linen. SOLD.

View of Salisbury Crags

During our recent trip to Edinburgh, we stayed near Holyrood Park, so I spent a lot of time photographing, as well as climbing, Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags. We were fortunate to have sun and interesting clouds. Oil on 6"h x 8"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Dawn in Ardchattan, Scotland

When the first ray of sunlight entered the window of the B&B I visited in Ardchattan, Scotland, I looked out the window to see this view. I thought I was the first one awake, but the Sheep were already eating their breakfast at the neighboring farm. Oil on 6"h x 8"w stretched linen. SOLD.

Along the Lungarno Torrigiani in Florence

This church along the Lungarno Torrigiani in Florence always caught my eye on my morning runs. I thought the light orange of the building was refreshing, sort of like an orange San Pellegrino. Oil on 16"h x 20"w x 1 1/2"d stretched canvas. SOLD.

Italian Cafe

This waiter appears to have just finished setting the tables at a Florentine sidewalk cafe for lunch. Oil on 18"h x 24"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas.

This is one of twelve new paintings in my collection of work for UGallery's partnership with Crate and Barrel. You can view the exclusive collection here: www.crateandbarrel.com/ugallery. SOLD.

Ponte Sant'Angelo Bridge of Rome

This is one of twelve new paintings in my collection of work for UGallery's partnership with Crate and Barrel. You can view the exclusive collection here:  www.crateandbarrel.com/ugallery. SOLD.

Rainy Afternoon in the Piazza Navona

When we visited Rome two years ago, my husband and I decided to do as the Romans do and have a drink at an outdoor cafe in the Piazza Navona. It started raining unexpectedly, so we had to prolong our cafe visit with an extra espresso. Oh well!

This is one of twelve new paintings in my collection of work for UGallery's partnership with Crate and Barrel. You can view the exclusive collection here:  www.crateandbarrel.com/ugallery. SOLD.

Dusk in Manhattan

A bird's eye view of Manhattan at dusk. Oil on 30"h x 24"w x 1 1/2" stretched canvas. 

This is one of twelve new paintings in my collection of work for UGallery's partnership with Crate and Barrel. You can view the exclusive collection here:  www.crateandbarrel.com/ugallery. SOLD.

This is one of twelve new paintings in my collection of work for UGallery's partnership with Crate and Barrel. You can view the exclusive collection here: www.crateandbarrel.com/ugallery.