Transitioning Forest - 2020

Transitioning Forest is a captivating exploration of change and stillness, set in a deep, moody palette of dark blue and soft smokey white. Tall, slender trees rise from the mist, their forms scratched delicately into the surface, giving the landscape a haunting texture. Their crowns shimmer with hand-applied gold leaf, catching the light like quiet whispers in an otherwise hushed and mysterious woodland.

The distressed sky reveals hints of the rich blue beneath, echoing themes of transformation and quiet beauty. Painted in Filippo ioco’s signature style—where layered textures, subtle distressing, and dreamy contrasts meet—this piece evokes a feeling of calm introspection, with a gentle touch of enchantment and eerie elegance. It’s a forest caught between worlds, inviting the viewer to pause, breathe, and step into the unknown.

Acrylic and pencil on watercolor paper