Biography

 Elizabeth Boutin was born in February of 1968 and is originally from Idaho. Her journey as a military spouse has taken her to several places across the globe from 1996 until 2014, when her husband retired from the Air Force and, therefore, settled their family in Bellevue, Nebraska. In 2023, she graduated from the University of Oklahoma with an MA in Museum Studies. Elizabeth received a Graduate Certificate in Musem Collections Management and Care from George Washington University in 2021. She graduated from the University of Nebraska in Omaha with a BA in Art History and a BFA in oil painting in 2015. Elizabeth loves the outdoors and goes camping often. Her three kids entertain her by fulfilling their goals in their own lives.

Elizabeth decided to be serious about becoming an artist during her journey as a military spouse. She became inspired by her travels across the globe and her life experiences during this time. Working predominantly in painting, she uses oil paint on canvas because of its luminous qualities and depth of color. Elizabeth’s experiences in the military and passion for the outdoors have helped influence her work. Using recognizable imagery in her work, she strives to show a deeper meaning behind her subjects and issues that are passionate to her (such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). When creating her art, Elizabeth focuses on bringing out her voice, emotions, and responses to the realm around her.