Anthony A. Ferrara, a Philadelphia native, was born in South Philadelphia in 1930. He earned his MFA at Temple University's Tyler School of Art in 1963. Ferrara worked as the Creative/ Production Director at Rohm & Haas Corporation from 1960-1992 and currently works as a Fine Art & Design Consultant. He has been showing his work since 1963 and is one of Philadelphia's great cityscape artists.

Since the 1960's, Ferrara's efforts have centered on painting Philadelphia "en plein air". You may have even witnessed him capturing one of Philly's street scenes while walking around town. 

Growing up in the city, Ferrara made frequent pilgrimages to the various areas that surrounded him. He marveled at the cultural differences and architectural qualities of each neighborhood. He found the variations of the basic Philadelphia rowhome to be endless. As an adult artist, he has returned to the city streets for subject matter and inspiration -often a few years ahead of gentrification. Ferrara has the ability to capture the sociology of a neighborhood once proud and healthy, perhaps now grim and depressing, and possibly about to be reborn.

Ferrara uses a palette and brushwork that recreates a unique and intelligible impression of his subject matter. His vision of dilapidated row homes and seedy city corners are captured by vivid hues and strong composition.This collection of cityscapes shows like a montage set to the melancholy sounds of a bluesy melody.