Forest of Dreams

Forest of Dreams is an original pastel painting by Joanne Willoughby that captures the quiet, almost otherworldly beauty of a wooded landscape at dusk. Deep trees rise along the water’s edge while glowing light breaks through the forest in shades of gold, violet, rose, and lavender, creating a scene that seems suspended somewhere between daylight and night.

Willoughby’s expressive use of pastel gives the landscape a wonderful softness and luminosity. Reflections stretch across the still water below, echoing the warm light beyond the trees, while loose, layered marks allow the colors of the forest, sky, and water to mingle. Rather than describing every detail, Willoughby captures the atmosphere of the moment—the hazy light, shadowed trees, and sense of stillness that settles over the landscape at the end of the day.

The rich gold frame is especially beautiful with the painting, drawing out the warm flashes of light within the landscape while providing a striking contrast to its cooler purples and muted greens. Forest of Dreams is an evocative original work for collectors drawn to atmospheric landscapes, expressive color, and the distinctive texture and depth of pastel.

As a one-of-a-kind original pastel by Joanne Willoughby, Forest of Dreams offers the color and presence of an original work of art in an intimate scale, beautifully framed and ready to become part of a collection.

11"W x 14"H