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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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