About ELS

Erin Leigh Studios  is  ....

Erin Leigh Boughamer is a professional artist, licensed art educator, and creative entrepreneur based in Massachusetts whose work bridges fine art, education, and community-centered creative experiences. She is the founder and principal artist of Erin Leigh Studios and has spent decades making art that invites connection, reflection, and joy. 

Erin believes art has the power to calm the chaos of everyday life. Her own artistic journey — from structured design to expressive abstraction — reflects her lifelong exploration of balance between precision and freedom, logic and intuition. Through thoughtful composition and texture, she creates pieces that resonate with emotional depth while offering quiet moments of peace. 

Erin’s creative life began early — born into a family of artists, she was encouraged to explore art from childhood. She studied graphic design at the University of Connecticut’s School of Fine Arts, graduating in 1994, and went on to build a multifaceted career that includes teaching, creative entrepreneurship, and fine art. 

Over the years, she has worn many hats — educator, designer, workshop leader, and business owner — always grounded in a belief that art enriches lives and builds community. 

At the heart of Erin’s work is a deep curiosity about the human experience — how we navigate contrast, find balance, and express our inner world through color, line, and form. Her abstract and expressionist works explore the tension between opposing forces and seek to reveal a sense of harmony within apparent chaos. 

Whether she is creating in her studio or teaching in front of a classroom, Erin’s mission remains the same: to inspire others to find their own creative voice and to make space for art as a meaningful part of life.

Erin’s artistic path spans several creative businesses and platforms that connect people through art:

This is Erin’s flagship creative home — where fine art, education, and curated art experiences intersect. Through the studios, Erin offers classes, workshops, and creative programs — including kids art programs, art & wellness classes, and more — all rooted in a belief that creativity fosters connection and confidence. 

Erin is also the founder of Paint Sip Fun — a longtime mobile art studio that brings guided painting classes to restaurants, private events, community gatherings, and celebrations. Class offerings range from social paint nights and team building sessions to custom workshop experiences for all ages.

Through Event Painting by Erin & Co., Erin and her talented team capture weddings, corporate celebrations, and special occasions in real time with live painting. These artistic keepsakes turn meaningful moments into one-of-a-kind visual stories that clients treasure forever.

Under her personal art brand — ErinLeigh.com — Erin showcases her fine art portfolio, including series like Calming Chaos, and offers original works, prints, and commissions to collectors and art lovers. 

Erin’s creative philosophy is rooted in the belief that art is for everyone: 

• Art activates our sense of wonder
• Art invites exploration of ourselves and our world 
• Art connects us across boundaries of age, life experience, and background
   

Whether she’s painting a gallery piece, guiding a novice through their first brushstroke, or capturing a wedding first dance on canvas, Erin’s work invites people to stay curious, embrace creativity, and find calm through artistic expression.