About the Huntsville Artist
Bring smiles to your loved ones with a one-of-a-kind art gift by Alabamian Watercolor & Acrylic Artist, Amy Boardman
Amy Boardman
Art that slows the heart, stirs the spirit, and reflects God’s beauty and grace —a gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and apprerciate the gift of the present moment.
Northern Alabama Watercolor & Acrylic Artist, Amy Boardman Serves Huntsville, Hampton Cove, Madison, Decatur, Scottsboro, & Guntersville, Fine art hand-painted in the U.S.A.
The Gentle Invitation To Pause
My work is inspired by the beauty of God’s creation and the quiet miracles found in everyday life. In a world filled with noise, screens, and constant busyness, my watercolor and acrylic paintings invite viewers to pause, reflect, and rediscover the gift of the present moment.
Through scenes drawn from nature, coastal landscapes, and the simple beauty that surrounds us each day, I explore the small moments where joy quietly lives—sunlight on water, the stillness of nature, or the gentle rhythms of creation. Through my watercolor and acrylic paintings, I hope to uplift hearts and inspire gratitude, wonder, and peace.
Guided by faith and inspired by Scripture, I create art that celebrates creation and reminds us that everyday is a gift. My hope is that my paintings bring beauty, encouragement, and quiet joy into your world.
Meet Amy the Huntsville Artist: Created to Create
Amy Boardman is a professional watercolor and acrylic artist based in Huntsville, Alabama, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Inspired by the beauty of creation, her work captures life’s fleeting moments, and invites viewers to pause, reflect, and notice the wonder of now. In a world of noise and endless demands, Amy’s original paintings—rooted in specific places and cherished memories—offer a quiet refuge and a soulful reminder that today is a gift.
From Kitchen Tables to Coastal Shores
Art has been a part of Amy Boardman’s life for as long as she can remember—a quiet knowing that she was created to create. As a young child, she spent hours drawing at her grandparents’ dining room table, inspired by past sketches her father had created as a teenager. That early love of art eventually led her to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior and Graphic Design, with a minor in Management.
Marriage and family life brought many relocations and travels across the United States, exposing her to a diverse range of landscapes, communities, and cultures—experiences that enriched her perspective and shaped her artistic voice.
The Art of Holding On & Letting Go
While raising her children, Amy often set aside her brushes to nurture her family. Those meaningful seasons, and the later transition into becoming an empty nester, deepened her awareness of how quickly life passes. Returning to painting became a way of honoring life’s fleeting moments.
This personal journey is the foundation of her art: capturing the beauty of life that flies by too quickly. Whether documenting the busy years of motherhood or the quiet reflection of an empty nest, her work invites viewers to slow down, reflect, and experience gratitude for the everyday beauty that surrounds them.
The Dungeon Studio: A Sacred Return
A cherished milestone in Amy’s creative journey was having her“Six Geese A-Laying” ornament was selected for display on the White House Christmas tree. Years later, as her children neared graduation, she felt an undeniable prompting to return to painting. Guided by Luke 16:10a—“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much”—she transformed their unfinished basement into her first creative space. She lovingly dubbed it ‘The Dungeon Studio’—a place where calling, purpose, and art converged.
Guided by Light & Grace
Amy’s mission is to create with authenticity, allowing God’s presence to guide the direction of her art. Inspiration often arrives during her walks—a glint of sunlight, the rustle of leaves—which she captures through her camera lens, then translates them into preliminary sketches and ultimately onto canvas. Whether through the luminous flow of watercolor or the rich depth of acrylics, every layer is an act of reflection and gratitude.
Joy in the Small Moments
Amy is often accompanied in her Huntsville Art studio by her calico-masked companion, Ki-Lani, whose playful presence is a daily reminder that joy is found in the smallest moments. Her artistic journey is further symbolized by her “paintbrush earring” persona—a whimsical playful nod to the Girl with a Pearl Earring. Together, they serve as the amabassadors for her brand, helping Amy bring stories worth treasuring to life.
Huntsville Artist Recognition & Affiliations
Selected Exhibitions:
Tides of Solitude, “3rd Annual Women In Watercolor Members Only International Exhibition, (2026)
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, PetWorks.
Memberships: AWS, SWS, WSA, LWS, GWS, HAL, and more.
A Gift of the Present Moment
Amy believes every person is uniquely created with purpose, and her art is a reflection of that calling. Inspired by her faith & scripture, she creates art that celebrates the beauty of creation, and encourages others to embrace the gift of the present.
This mission gives her the freedom to move between styles as the subject requires—sometimes leaning into the quiet precision of semi-realism, and other times embracing the fluid “happy accidents” of loose watercolor. Both paths meet in a style of Expressive Realism, where capturing the essence of a subject is more important than perfect detail or an exact replica. For Amy Boardman, this is the art of finding the balance between holding on and letting go—a reflection of her own journey of walking in faith—learning to trust the process as both a human and an artist.
This versatility is the grace to choose how to best express the heart of a moment. Whether through a careful detail or a spontaneous splash of color, her hope is to create art that slows the heart and reflects the goodness of the Creator.
Thank you for visiting my creative space. Every day is a gift, and I hope my paintings bring beauty, peace, and joy into your world.
Happy Painting!
Amy Boardman
Created to Create & Flourish | ©2025 Amy Boardman |Huntsville, AL-Madison County Watercolor & Acrylic Artist | Made in the U.S.A.
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Created to Create & Flourish —Amy Boardman
Art that slows the heart and reflects God’s beauty and grace
—a gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and appreciate the gift of the present moment.
—one painting at a time. —Amy Boardman