Joe Ferrante

Who is Joe Ferrante?

Joe Ferrante is a Maltese artist living in British Columbia, Canada. From an early age, Joe has been portraying his love of art through his landscape paintings, and then went on to become one of Canada's top wildlife artist.

Born in Sliema, on the island of Malta, Europe, in 1951, Joe studied art at St. Patrick's school in Sliema, and after graduating with a diploma in art and degree in printing and design, Joe found employment with a local printing establishment as a graphic artist. While still residing on the island, Joe sold his early works, mainly landscape paintings, to tourists from his art gallery in Valletta.

In 1974, Joe and his newfound wife Irene immigrated to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where he continued to work as a graphic artist in various printing shops. Then in 1981, Joe and Irene decided to move up to Prince George, in northern British Columbia. Immediately, Joe started construction on his new home and studio, after purchasing twenty two acres of land in the rural area on the outskirts of Prince George. He immediately fell in love with the magnificent natural habitat and its abundant wildlife.

Joe was soon busy with his paint brush, and soon gained recognition, especially with the local collectors, for its detailed realistic approach. Living in British Columbia has given Joe Ferrante ample inspiration for his paintings. Joe has been painting wildlife for over 30 years working in an impressive array of mediums including oils, watercolors, gouache and his preferred acrylic.