About the Artist-Amy Boardman

I’m Amy Boardman, a professional artist based in Huntsville, Alabama. My work is inspired by faith, the beauty of nature, and the quiet wonder found in life’s everyday moments. From coastal landscapes and still life to botanicals and soulful pet portraits, each piece is created to stir the heart, invite gratitude, and ignite meaningful reflection on the gift of the present.

Early Inspiration & Journey

Art has been part of my life for as long as I can remember—created to create. As a child, I spent hours drawing at my grandparents’ dining room table, inspired by my father’s teenage sketches. In college, I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Interior and Graphic Design, complemented with a minor in Management.

Over the years, six relocations and extensive travels across the U.S. exposed me to a wide range of landscapes, communities, and cultures—experiences that enriched my perspective and deeply influence my artistic voice. During these years, I devoted myself to raising three children, often setting aside my brushes to focus on nurturing my family. Those seasons, though busy, deepened my appreciation for life’s fleeting moments—a perspective that now influences every piece I create.

A Return to Painting

A milestone moment 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 deeply cherish. Years later, as our children approached graduation and began their next chapters, I felt a powerful call to begin my own—returning to painting.

Luke 16:10a stirred my heart: “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” That truth prompted me to transform our unfinished basement into a creative space I lovingly dubbed The Dungeon Studio—a place where faith and art reconnected. That quiet return to painting became a defining moment: I wasn’t just making art—I was stepping into my calling, my purpose, and the design for my life.

Faith, Purpose, & Mission

I see my creative process as an invitation to view life through a lens of wonder, grace, and intention—rooted in the belief that we are all masterpieces of the Creator. I paint to honor God by reflecting beauty, hope, and peace. My artwork celebrates and treasures the small, fleeting moments and the intricate beauty woven throughout life.

I create watercolor and acrylic art inspired by the beauty and delight found in nature and everyday moments. My work invites you to pause, embrace the present, and find joy in life’s simple gifts.

Rooted in a personal journey of faith and stewardship, and a touch of Southern charm, I approach painting as both a creative business and a calling. Empowered by a Spirit of wisdom and commitment, I strive to cultivate my skills with care, dedication, and integrity.

Through paintings built with layers of color and meaning, I encourage gratitude and a deeper appreciation for life’s greatest treasures—the beauty around us, the gift of now, and the connections we share.

My art gently invites you to see the world with fresh eyes, delight in its simple pleasures, live with intention, and a renewed perspective on life’s simple moments: joy, hope, and the profound beauty that surrounds us.

Creative Process

My inspiration often arrives during walks in nature—a glint of sunlight, the rustle of leaves, or a peaceful moment that feels like a whisper from above. I capture these everyday wonders in photos, which become reference material for my work.

My process begins with quick Notan value studies, followed by intentional color choices—watercolor flows from light to dark, while acrylics build from dark to light. This process allows me to capture the wonder I see and invite you to pause, and appreciate the present and beauty woven into everyday life.

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, and HAL, and more.

Let’s Connect

Shop My Art - Original + heartfelt gifts.

Commission a Painting - Pets, places, or meaningful moments.

Amy’s Palette Perspective Blog - Art, faith, & reflections.

Inspire My Painting- FB Group - Share Photos, inspire new works.

Contact Me - I’d love to hear your story.

Thank you for visiting my creative space. Every day is a gift. I hope my paintings bring beauty, peace, hope, and joy into your world.

Happy Painting!

Amy Boardman