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About the Artist

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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.

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Meet the Artist

Amy Boardman is a professional watercolor and acrylic artist based in Huntsville, Alabama, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Her work is inspired by the beauty of creation, captures life’s fleeting moments, and invites viewers to pause, reflect, and notice the beauty of the present. She creates paintings rooted in places, memories, and the gift of the present. In a world of noise, screens, busyness, and endless demands, her art offers a quiet refuge and a reminder of the gift of today.

Early Inspiration & Journey

Art has been a part of her 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 of her father’s that he created when he was a teenager. That early love of art later 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. While raising her children, she often set aside her brushes to nurture her family. These meaningful seasons, and the transition into becoming an empty nester, deepened her appreciation for life’s fleeting moments and ultimately led her back to painting with renewed intention and gratitude.

A Return: The Dungeon Studio

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.

Faith, Purpose, & Mission

Amy’s mission is to create with authenticity, allowing God’s presence to guide the direction of her art. She strives to uplift the spirit and bring peace to every space her artwork inhabits. Inspiration often arrives during her walks—a glint of sunlight, the rustle of leaves—which she captures these fleeting impressions through her camera lens, later translating them into preliminary sketches and then onto canvas. Whether through the luminous flow of watercolor or the rich depth of acrylics, every layer is an act of reflection and gratitude.

Studio Companions

Amy is often accompanied in the 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 to life stories worth treasuring.

Recognition and Affiliations

Selected Exhibitions:

Featured In: Christian Artist Directory, ArtHuntsville.org, PetWorks.

Memberships: AWS, SWS, WSA, LWS, GWS, HAL, and more.

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Created to Create & Flourish

©2025 Amy Boardman

Amy believes each of us is given a unique purpose. For her, that calling is to inspire others to embrace the gift of the present..

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

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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