About the Artist
Amy Boardman
Art that slows the heart, stirs the spirit, and reflects God’s beauty and grace —a gentle invitation to pause and reconnect with beauty, the divine, and the gift of the present.
I create art inspired by God’s creation and life’s gifts, inviting gratitude, wonder, and joy into daily living.
About the Artist
I’m Amy Boardman, a professional artist based in Huntsville, Alabama, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. My work blends interpretive realism and expressive realism—watercolors capture the subtle beauty of life’s details, while acrylics convey mood and atmosphere through layered, impressionistic brushwork. Inspired by faith, the beauty of nature, and the quiet wonder in everyday life, I paint coastal and other landscapes, still lifes, botanicals, and soulful pet portraits—Each piece is lovingly created to stir the heart, invite reflection, and cherish the gift of the present.
Early Inspiration & Journey
Art has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember—a quiet knowing that I was created to create by the Creator. As a young child, I spent hours drawing at my grandparents’ dining room table, inspired by sketches my father created as a teenager. I later earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior and Graphic Design, with a minor in Management.
Through my marriage, which took us through many relocations and travels across the U.S., I experienced a wide range of landscapes, communities, and cultures—experiences that enriched my perspective and shaped my artistic voice. During this time, I devoted myself to raising our children, often setting aside my brushes to focus on nurturing our family. Those busy, meaningful seasons deepened my appreciation for life’s fleeting moments—a perspective that continues to shape every painting I create.
A Return to Painting
A milestone in my creative journey came when my “Six Geese A-Laying” ornament was selected for display on the White House Christmas tree—an honor I will always cherish. Years later, as our children neared graduation, I felt a gentle but undeniable calling to embrace my identity as an artist and return to painting.
Luke 16:10a—“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much”—stirred my heart. Guided by that truth as my compass, I transformed our unfinished basement into my first creative space, which I lovingly dubbed The Dungeon Studio—a place where faith, calling, purpose, and art converge. That quiet homecoming was more than picking up my brushes and reawakening my canvas; it was stepping into my calling, embracing my purpose, and honoring the design God has for my life.
Faith, Purpose, & Mission
My mission as an artist is to create with authenticity and from the heart, allowing God’s presence to guide each brushstroke. I create to uplift the heart, encourage reflection, and bring peace into the spaces my art inhabits.
In a world filled with noise, busyness, screens, and endless demands, my work offers a quiet refuge—a reminder of beauty, faith, and rest for the soul. Whether displayed in homes, offices, hospitals, or community settings, each painting serves as a gentle visual whisper: be still, notice the miracle, breathe in grace.
Every painting is created from wonder and delight, reflecting God’s beauty in creation and the sacredness woven into everyday life. My hope is that each piece invites you to pause, embrace the present moment, and rediscover joy in the small, miraculous gifts all around us.
Studio Companions
Joining me are my mascots: my artist persona—symbolized by a lady with a paintbrush earring, a playful nod to Girl with a Pearl Earring—and my calico-masked studio sidekick, Ki-Lani. With her purrs, cuddles, and lively personality, she keeps inspiration close and imagination flowing. Together, we create art that embodies faith and joy—each piece telling a story worth treasuring.
Created to Create & Flourish—Amy Boardman
I believe each of us is given a unique purpose, plan, and calling by God. For me, that calling is to create—to inspire others to pause, reflect, and embrace the gift of the present. Through gratitude, joy, and wonder, we reflect His beauty and bring His light into the world.
Creative Process
Inspiration often arrives on walks—a glint of sunlight, the rustle of leaves, or a peaceful moment that feels like a whisper from above. I capture impressions with quick sketches or reference photos, translating that wonder onto canvas. Watercolor flows from light to dark; acrylic builds depth from dark to light—each layer an act of reflection and gratitude.
Recognition
“Tides of Solitude,” Louisiana Watercolor Society International Exhibition, 2025
“Citrus Symphony,” Watercolor Society of Alabama National Showcase, 2024
Featured in Christian Artist Directory, ArtHuntsville.org, and PetWorks
Member of: AWS, SWS, WSA, LWS, GWS, HAL, and more.
Thank you for visiting my creative space. Every day is a gift, and I hope my paintings bring beauty, peace, hope, and joy into your world.
Happy Painting!
Amy Boardman
Created to Create & Flourish —Amy Boardman
Bringing everyday beauty of life through art, inspired by God’s creation and life’s little moments, inspiring gratitude, joy, and hope—one painting at a time. —Amy Boardman