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 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 watercolor and acrylic artist based in Huntsville, Alabama, nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Inspired by faith, the beauty of creation, and the quiet wonder in everyday life, I create paintings rooted in places, memories, and the gift of the present. My work includes an array of subjects reflecting the beauty and gift of the present: landscapes, countryside scenes, coastal and waterscapes, still lifes, wildlife, and pet portraits—each piece throughtfully created to stir the heart, invite reflection, gratitude, joy, 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 past sketches my father created as a teenager. That early love of art later led me 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 me to a diverse 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. During those meaningful seasons—and the transition into becoming an empty nester—deepened my appreciation for life’s fleeting moments and ultimately led me back to painting with renewed intention and gratitude. That perspective 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. Guided by 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 the direction of my art. 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, restaurants, or community settings, each painting serves as a gentle visual whisper: be still, notice the beauty of the present, and rest in gratitude.
Creative Process
Inspiration often arrives on walks—a glint of sunlight, the rustle of leaves, or a peaceful moment that feels like a gentle whisper. I capture impressions with quick sketches or reference photos taken with my camera or phone, 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 and 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
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AWS, SWS, WSA, LWS, GWS, HAL, and more.
Studio Companions
I am often joined in the studio with my calico-masked companion, Ki-Lani, whose playful presence serves as a daily reminder that joy is often found in the smallest moments.
Over time, I have developed a lighthearted artist persona—symbolized by a lady with a paintbrush earring, a playful nod to the 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, these two mascots inspire creativity and imagination, helping me 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. 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, my work reflects God’s beauty in creation, the sacredness woven into everyday life, and bring His light into the world.
Thank you for visiting my creative space. Everyday is a gift. I hope my paintings bring beauty, peace, hope, 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