I am a native Vermonter who grew up on a dairy farm in the Champlain Valley town of Milton, Vermont. As a child, I spent countless hours roaming the hills, valleys, and woods surrounding my home. The freedom I felt in childhood returned when I picked up a paintbrush for the first time at the age of 37. Creating a composition was so exciting and the painting process so challenging that my life was changed forever.

I now teach watercolor painting and enjoy it tremendously. I have led flower painting workshops at the Vermont Flower Show, taught classes through the recreation department in my hometown of Milton and in the City of Burlington, and accepted invitations to teach pop-up one day workshops around Vermont. Please reach out using the form below if you would like me to lead a painting lesson for your next birthday party, get together, wellness, church or library group.

My intention with my art is to render beauty and in so doing bring joy to others through teaching and sharing my art as I believe strongly in the healing power of art.

Have a question? I would love to hear from you. Fill out the form below and I will respond as soon as I can.

🎨 Shanley Triggs Art
Milton, Vermont