Artist Amanda Johnson

Amanda Johnson is a contemporary oil painter known for her signature style, Tropical Impressionism—a vibrant fusion of impressionist emotion and tropical color. Her dynamic brushwork and bold palettes capture the radiant energy of island life, drawing viewers into richly textured scenes full of light and movement.

Trained at the prestigious School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Amanda developed a strong technical foundation. But it was a transformative 2011 trip to Key West that sparked her creative evolution. Enchanted by the island's light and landscape, she embraced plein air painting, swapping studio precision for spontaneous expression and vivid, sun-drenched tones.

Amanda’s work blends classical impressionism with contemporary palette knife techniques.

Her subjects—ranging from orchids and lush foliage to island roosters and coastal vistas—are rendered with expressive strokes, rich textures, and emotional depth.

Today, Amanda’s paintings are collected nationwide, celebrated not only for their beauty but also for the personal journey they reflect— each one a tribute to life under the Key West sun.