Born and raised in California, Joe Milazzo attended Pasadena City College and Art Center College of Design. Joe was drawn to a fundamental medium, pen and ink, in which the most traditional Western themes are rendered.

In 1997, Milazzo had the honor of presenting his work to President Ronald Reagan. The drawing now hangs in the Reagan office in California and his portrait of President Reagan was on display at the Reagan Ranch.

Proud to be named the official artist for NRCHA, Milazzo has been commissioned to do the portraits of the inductees to the Cow Horse Hall of Fame.

Milazzo joins the prestigious list of artists who have rendered the poster for Santa Barbara's Old Spanish Days Fiesta and Rodeo for the years 1998, 1999, 2000, & 2001.

Additional honors include: 2000 & 2001 San Dimas, CA - Festival of Western Art-Festival Choice Award; 2000 & 2001 Santa Barbara, CA-Old Spanish Days Rodeo Program Cover; 2000 & 2001 Dublin, CA-California Cowboy Gathering & Ranch Rodeo; 2000 Los Olivos, CA-Los Olivos Quick Draw; 2000 Santa Ynez, CA-Vaquero Show; 2000 Paso Robles, CA-Paso Gathering; 2000 Monterey, CA-Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Art Show; 2000 Santa Barbara, CA-Young American Foundation-Commission of Christmas Card for Donors; 2001 Santa Ynez, CA -San Lucas Cowhorse Classic poster.

His delicate, yet intricate lines speak of a time remembered in our not-so-distant past, which honors the lifestyle of the legendary cowboy.