Joe Ferrante
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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 new found 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.
He has won several awards from organizations such as Ducks Unlimited Canada, British Columbia Wildlife Federation, Guides & Outfitters of BC., and Chrysler Search for Canadian Artists.
Joe was selected the BC Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year for 2000 and 2005. "Chickadees and Crabapples" and was picked for 2000. "Red Breasted Sapsucker". He was also voted Artist of the Year 2004 by the Guides and Outfitters of BC for his stunning portrait "Eyes of the Hunter".
In the meantime Joe continues to paint during his spare time.
BC Wildlife Federation
Artist of the Year
http://www.bcwf.bc.ca/documents/s=224/bcw1086717524702/
The Sportsman Guide
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=232671
Art in Canada
http://www.artincanada.com/cgi-bin/aic/aic.cgi?overlord=Search&aic_category=Canadian+Artists&page=10
AbsoluteART.com
http://www.wwar.com/categories/Artists/Painting/Subject_Matter/Animals/Ants/index12.html
Artists In Canada.com
http://www.artistsincanada.com/php/~wildlife.php
http://www.joeferrante.com/
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
artist living in British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. 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
Sliema
Tas-Sliema is a city located on the northeast coast of Malta. It is a centre for shopping, restaurants and café life. Tas-Sliema is also a major commercial and residential area and houses several of Malta's most modern hotels. Tas-Sliema, which means 'peace, comfort', was once a quiet fishing...
, on the island of Malta
Malta
Malta , officially known as the Republic of Malta , is a Southern European country consisting of an archipelago situated in the centre of the Mediterranean, south of Sicily, east of Tunisia and north of Libya, with Gibraltar to the west and Alexandria to the east.Malta covers just over in...
, 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
Valletta
Valletta is the capital of Malta, colloquially known as Il-Belt in Maltese. It is located in the central-eastern portion of the island of Malta, and the historical city has a population of 6,098. The name "Valletta" is traditionally reserved for the historic walled citadel that serves as Malta's...
.
In 1974, Joe and his new found wife Irene immigrated to Vancouver
Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, 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
Prince George, British Columbia
Prince George, with a population of 71,030 , is the largest city in northern British Columbia, Canada, and is known as "BC's Northern Capital"...
, 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.
He has won several awards from organizations such as Ducks Unlimited Canada, British Columbia Wildlife Federation, Guides & Outfitters of BC., and Chrysler Search for Canadian Artists.
Joe was selected the BC Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year for 2000 and 2005. "Chickadees and Crabapples" and was picked for 2000. "Red Breasted Sapsucker". He was also voted Artist of the Year 2004 by the Guides and Outfitters of BC for his stunning portrait "Eyes of the Hunter".
In the meantime Joe continues to paint during his spare time.
BC Wildlife Federation
Artist of the Year
http://www.bcwf.bc.ca/documents/s=224/bcw1086717524702/
The Sportsman Guide
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=232671
Art in Canada
http://www.artincanada.com/cgi-bin/aic/aic.cgi?overlord=Search&aic_category=Canadian+Artists&page=10
AbsoluteART.com
http://www.wwar.com/categories/Artists/Painting/Subject_Matter/Animals/Ants/index12.html
Artists In Canada.com
http://www.artistsincanada.com/php/~wildlife.php
http://www.joeferrante.com/