Hi, I'm Peggy! I love painting and watercolours, traveling the world and meeting folks like you!

Since 1973, Peggy has trained in commercial design, illustration, and painting through international workshops and events like Fabriano in Aquarello (Italy: 2015, 2024). She attends and instructs sessions in various countries, such as Canada, Japan, Croatia, Italy, Spain, Mexico and beyond.

Peggy is a member and instructor with the International Watercolour Society, Federation of Canadian Artists and VAWAA organizations



"It was a masterclass given by an internationally renowned watercolour artist"

Ekrem Gunn, Günşığı Art Garden, Turkey


"Peggy’s students are always motivated by her extraordinary painting demonstrations as well as her wealth of experience.”
- Corinne James Administrator, The Old School House Arts Centre, Vancouver Island Canada


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Little Qualicum Falls, BC Canada

Cameron Lake, BC Canada

Milner Gardens, BC Canada

Heritage Forest, BC Canada

Notch Hill, BC Canada

West Coast, Canada

Englishman River Estuary, BC Canada

Rathtrevor Beach, BC Canada

Top Bridge, BC Canada

Port Hardy, BC Canada

Cathedral Grove, BC Canada

Parksville Beach, BC Canada

Dodge Cove, BC Canada

Croatia

Tagoegawa River, Zushi Japan

Fabriano, Italy

Ucluelet, BC Canada

Comox, BC Canada

Port Edward, Canada

Port Hardy, BC Canada

West Coast Canada

Segovia, Spain

Madrid Morning, Spain

Coombs, BC Canada

Port Hardy, BC Canada

Segovia, Spain

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Upcoming Events

  • Sun Sep 28, 10 am - 1 pm Art Bites - Harvest Plein Air at Silver Meadows Farm with Peggy Burkosky - Join us at Silver Meadows Farm for the last Plein Air class of the year. Fall is in the air, and we'll have a chance to paint the turning season. All art materials provided.  Please bring hat, sunscreen, water bottle (for you), water and container for painting, and a folding chair. Location of class: Silver Meadows Farm, 1019 Errington Road, Parksville. In case of inclement weather, you will be notified of a change in venue. Please provide your telephone number when you place your order so we can contact you.
  • Sat Nov 8, 10 am - 2 pm Art Gems - Coastal Harbours - Watercolours with Peggy Burkosky - McMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan Street, Upper Level, Parksville BC Info/register: 1 250-248-8185 www.mcmillanartscentre.com/workshops and classes. With a simplified palette and tips on good design, we will paint landforms, trees and common clouds typical of our west coast. All materials provided
  • July 8th - August 31st 2025: Mt Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Exhibition - I have the honor and privilege of being a Selected Artist creating watercolors reflecting the beauty of this region
  • Stay posted for Nov 8 2025 "Art Gems" Watercolor Workshop at McMillan Arts Centre. Theme: Coastal Harbours
  • Dec 6-9 2024 - Invited Guest Artist to Olympiart Watercolor Exhibition - New Delhi India
  • Oct 26 2024 - 10 am to 2 pm Watercolour Workshop - $100 all materials supplied : McMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan Street, Upper Level, Parksville BC Info/register: 1 250-248-8185 www.mcmillanartscentre.com/workshops and classes 
  • Solo Exhibition, March 4 - 31 2024 McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville BC
  • Watercolor Workshop Monday, April 15th 2024 10 am to 2 pm $100 all materials supplied : McMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan Street, Upper Level, Parksville BC Info/register: 1 250-248-8185 www.mcmillanartscentre.com/workshops and classes 
  • FabrianoInAquarello International Exhibition/Symposium 2024, Bologna Italy
  • Beginners Watercolor class: Hayama, Japan
  • International Watercolor Society: Japan Triennale Workshop, Kobe Japan Mar 12 - 18 2023


Contact me for demos, workshops, guest appearances and purchase inquiries

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