Artist Amy Lynn
Botanical & Naturalist Art
Welcome. I'm Artist Amy Lynn Johnson.
I create botanical and nature-inspired artwork rooted in observation, line, and quiet detail.
My work is drawn from the overlooked beauty found along backroads, gardens, and everyday landscapes—plants, seed pods, insects, and natural forms that often go unnoticed.
Each piece begins with careful looking and translates into simple, intentional compositions that highlight form, texture, and structure.
My focus is on creating work that feels grounded, timeless, and connected to the natural world.
Naturalist Companion Portrait
Original watercolor and ink portraits created through careful observation, intuition, and quiet witness.
Every companion has a unique presence.
My work begins with quiet observation, allowing each portrait to grow from more than a photograph.
Through watercolor and ink, I seek to capture the personality, expression, and gentle spirit that make each companion one of a kind.
Whether your companion is still by your side or remembered with love, each portrait is created as an original work of art.
Free Chicory Note Card Printable
A small gift from the field.
One of the first wildflowers to greet the morning along country roads, chicory reminds me that beauty often appears in the most ordinary places.
Download this free 5 × 7 printable note card featuring my original watercolor and ink illustration. Print it for yourself, tuck it into a journal, or send it to someone who could use a quiet word of encouragement.
When you sign up, I'll also send occasional notes from the field, new artwork, and seasonal collections inspired by calm-form living.
Creative Tools for Healing
PAWS, Love & LIGHT Oracle Deck
Messages of comfort, connection, and healing from the pets who still walk beside us.
This oracle deck was created to be a companion in your healing journey—a gentle source of love and light for the days when grief feels too big and words feel too small. Each card features original artwork by me, Amy Lynn, drawn from my own pet portraits and healing experiences.
The messages are inspired by the sacred bond we share with our animals—the way they stay with us, whisper to us, and help guide us through the hard parts of life, even after they’ve crossed the veil.
Whether you’re grieving the loss of a beloved companion or simply longing to feel their presence again, this deck offers quiet reassurance that love never ends—it only transforms. This deck was designed for:
Grieving pet parents in need of daily comfort.
Friends or family who want to offer meaningful support.
Anyone who believes the connection with our pets continues beyond this life.
Includes:
44 full-color cards featuring original pet-inspired illustrations.
Gentle, intuitive messages for comfort and reflection.
Guidebook with suggestions for using the cards in your daily or spiritual practice.
Creative Tools for Healing
The Artist's Oracle Deck
A creative ritual of healing—five cards, five sparks of expression, one gentle path through grief.
When you’re grieving the loss of a beloved pet, it can feel impossible to know what you need—let alone how to express it. The Artist’s Oracle Deck offers a gentle, soul-soothing way to begin. Rooted in the LIGHT Method (Learn, Illuminate, Grow, Heal, Transform), this unique deck helps you process grief through creativity. Each session invites you to draw five cards: four with softly guided art prompts, and one with a heartfelt reflection question—like “What does my intuition say?” or “What is one thing I can do to take extra good care of myself today?”
No art skills needed. No perfect words required. Just a safe place to explore, create, and begin again.
Each deck is wrapped with care in a shimmering gold drawstring bag—a warm, light-filled touch for what is often a heavy moment.
A creative ritual of healing—five cards, five sparks of expression, one gentle path through grief.
When you’re grieving the loss of a beloved pet, it can feel impossible to know what you need—let alone how to express it. The Artist’s Oracle Deck offers a gentle, soul-soothing way to begin. Rooted in the LIGHT Method (Learn, Illuminate, Grow, Heal, Transform), this unique deck helps you process grief through creativity. Each session invites you to draw five cards: four with softly guided art prompts, and one with a heartfelt reflection question—like “What does my intuition say?” or “What is one thing I can do to take extra good care of myself today?”
No art skills needed. No perfect words required. Just a safe place to explore, create, and begin again.
Each deck is wrapped with care in a shimmering gold drawstring bag—a warm, light-filled touch for what is often a heavy moment.
The Artist's Oracle Card Deck is for you if you're looking for:
A soulful creative process for navigating pet loss.
Five-card ritual rooted in the LIGHT Method healing.
Gentle prompts for expression, no matter your art experience.
Reflective questions to support emotional clarity and self-compassion.
Perfect for solo use or in small support groups.
Let Your Grief Find a Voice. Begin Your Healing through art. Click below to learn more.
The Art Of Letting Go Card Deck
Daily wisdom for softening control, releasing guilt, and coming back to yourself.
Grief doesn't always come alone. For many who lose a beloved pet, there's also the weight of over-functioning, over-caretaking, emotional exhaustion, or feeling responsible for everyone else's needs.
The Art of Letting Go is a gentle deck of daily invitations to release what no longer serves you. Each card begins with the phrase "Today I will Let Go of..." followed by a soulful prompt to help you let go - of guilt, over giving, perfectionism, or old emotional patterns that may have surfaced during loss.
It's a perfect side companion to your healing journey, especially if you're carrying grief alongside caregiving, people-pleasing, or the pain of always being the strong
one.
Whether you're navigating pet loss or simply overwhelmed by life, this deck is a reminder: you get to lay it down. Click below to learn more.
Coming Soon: LIGHT Method Self-paced Mini Course
And especially if you're struggling with guilt, "what ifs," or not knowing how to move forward- this mini course was made for you.
Based on the healing power of the LIGHT Method (Learn, Illuminate, Grow, Heal, Transform), this upcoming self-paced course will gently guide you through creative reflection, spiritual comfort and emotional release.
Join the waitlist and be the first to know when it opens- plus receive early access bonuses and behind-the-scenes-updates.
Free Pet Loss Healing Journal Guide
Grief needs a witness- and journaling can be that sacred space.
This gentle guide offers prompts, reflections and support based on the LIGHT Method to process the heartbreak of losing a beloved pet.
Whether you're navigating early grief, lingering sorrow, or the pain of not knowing how to move forward, this free guide is here to help you begin.
Memorial Pet Tributes
Because Love Leaves a Presence
These soulful, handcrafted artworks are much more than portraits- they're healing tributes that capture the spirit, presence, and enduring loving connection of your beloved companion.
Each one is created through an intuitive, multi-layered process that honors both your pet's story and your grief.
About the Artist
Amy Lynn Johnson is a professional artist, healing guide, and international best-selling author. She is a featured contributor to Creative Life Book 1: The Art of Letting Go and Creative Life Book 3: Depression Killer Secrets, where she shares her journey of healing, creative transformation, and the vital importance of seeking help in times of deep struggle.
Amy has been creating heartfelt memorial tributes for beloved pets since the 1990s, originally working in pastel and evolving into her current expressive, mixed-media style.
Blending artistic skill with intuitive listening, her work offers comfort, healing, and a lasting connection to the animals who leave permanent pawprints on our hearts.
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My Clients
Feedback from my delighted clientele.
I purchased a piece of Amy's work back in February. I was on my way to Hilton Head when she posted it and I couldn't message her fast enough to ask her to hold it. I fell in love with it immediately. I look at the piece every day and still find something new and intriguing which is one of the things I love about Amy's art. She has the ability to capture things that speak to
not only your heart but your mind as well. She is a talented artist I've had the pleasure of knowing for many years and I never get tired of seeing her next creation.
Jae P
At this Women's Recovery House we use The Artist's Oracle Deck during our creative sessions. All the ladies are able to create an original artwork within our time frame, and love having a bit of direction to help them get started. The cards inspire some wonderful conversations about recovery and healing between the residents. They all look forward to art time together.
Women's Recovery House (anonymous)
I was drawn to purchase Amy's painting, "Summer Day", because it lifted my spirits and reminded me of the joy and freedom I felt roaming country fields of wildflowers in my childhood. I hung in my open dining/living area so I can enjoy it every day.
Sharon G
Get In Touch
Questions or special requests?
I'd love to hear from you.
Email me at [email protected]
