AndrewMcBurney/petermcburney.com

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    p Peter McBurney is a nature artist in the greater Niagara Region.
 
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      | Peter's been an artist for over four decades — honing his craft through various
      |  artistic mediums.
 
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      | The paintings that Peter McBurney creates reflect that love and respect he
      |  has for nature. They are the result of countless hours of careful observation
      |  and rendering in the studio
 
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      | Peter was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario in 1964. He studied at the University of
      |  Guelph, where he graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1987.
 
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      | Peter also has a Masters of Science in Education from Canisius College in Buffalo,
      |  New York.
 
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      | A major influence in Peter’s art career is Robert Bateman. Peter drew inspiration
      |  after discovering “The World of Robert Bateman”, which inspired him to take his
      |  art more seriously. Peter has no formal training and openly admits that his
      |  painting style is based on ‘trail and error’ techniques.
 
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      | Another major influence in his life has been his friendship with Canadian author and
      |  naturalist R.D. Lawrence. Peter would visit Ron and his wife Sharon at their home in
      |  Haliburton, Ontario. There he could observe and photograph the wildlife in their care.
      |  “Ron and I would spend hours discussing animals and how they have deeply influenced our
      |  lives.” The Lawrences’ support of Peter’s artwork helped him to develop and mature as an
      |  artist.
 
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      | Peter has honed his skills throughout the years - maturing as an artist, and changing his
      |  style to produce well-ornated, finely-detailed drawings, paintings, and more.
 
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      | Peter teaches high school Biology and Science at Stamford Collegiate in Niagara Falls,
      |  Ontario, where he lives with his wife Robin.
 
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