Allyn J. Boley is a visual artist based in Bloomington, Indiana. Though primarily a painter, they work in a variety of media, opposing the use of generative A.I. Using their own photographs for reference as often as possible, Allyn arranges memories and musings into imagined spaces, sometimes calling their more absurd or emotional landscapes “moodscapes.” Driven by curiosity, Allyn is heavily influenced by time spent keenly looking and learning, especially outdoors, noticing little critters, growth and decay, textures, and contrasts in mundane spaces. Meticulous attention to detail is a prevailing constant in their work as they tend to different subjects.

Allyn grew up in San Diego, California, where they earned bachelor’s degrees in studio art and psychology from San Diego State University. After pursuing creative projects in the San Francisco Bay Area and Portland, Oregon, Allyn relocated to Indiana in 2020. They received funding from the City of Bloomington Arts Commission to support their practice through 2024 and 2025. Their work has since been featured in prominent regional showcases, as well as museum and gallery spaces across North America. Their first Bloomington studio was spotlit by Hyperallergic in November 2025.