Born and raised in California, Joe Milazzo attended Pasadena City College and Art Center College of Design. Joe was drawn to the fundamental medium, pen and ink, in which the most traditional Western themes are rendered. Pen and ink has a sense of dignity and integrity, the same for the western way of life. He feels blessed to have many relationships with ranchers. With invitations to roundups, cattle drives and brandings, Milazzo is never without an abundance of wonderful material to draw from. "I feel this is a God given talent and I am privileged to be able to convey my thoughts of the western way of life on paper."

In 1997, Milazzo had the honor of presenting his work to President Ronald Reagan. The drawing hung in the Reagan office in California. Milazzo has also has his work displayed at the Reagan Ranch and works on permanent display at the new Ronald Reagan Center in Santa Barbara, open in 2006.

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 of 1998 thru 2001.

Additional honors include: San Dimas Festival of Western Art-Festival Choice Award and Numerous Gold, Silver and Bronze awards; 2005 San Dimas Rodeo Poster, 1997 to 2005 Santa Ynez, Stockhorse Show Poster; Monterey, CA-Monterey Cowboy Poetry & Art Show Poster; 2004 Santa Barbara, CA-Young American Foundation-Commission of Christmas Card for Donors; 2001 Santa Ynez, CA -San Lucas Cowhorse Classic poster.

His ability to convey several concepts in his images that are amazingly intricate and realistic has gained him national recognition. He currently displays his artwork in selective galleries and is sought after by international collectors.