Our Artists
Mina Ho Ferrante, Artist
Minahoferrante.com
email: micanzi@sbcglobal.net
Instagram: @minahoferrante
TikTok: 2minahoferrantepainting
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mina.h.ferrante
Mina Ho Ferrante was born into a family with a deep tradition in painting. Her great-grandfather was a royal court painter of the Nguyen dynasty, renown for portraiture, and her grandmother was the first female painter from Hue. Several of her uncles and her aunt were also artists.
After emigrating to the United States in 1990, Mina earned her BFT from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, and later worked at Disney Animation Studios as a background designer on films including Atlantis, Treasure Planet, Tarzan 2 and Lilo & Stitch 2.
Now living in the Burbank Rancho, she continus to create art, teach painting and drawing, write, and engage in community work. Her award-winning works have been exhibited at institutions such as the Haggin Museum, Triton Museum, Brand Library & Art Center, Muzeo Museum, Da Nang Museum of Fine Arts, Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts and the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum.
Mina recently completed an MFA in Art History and is currently studying Art Therapy. In 2016, she published the bilingual children’s book “Prince of the Sea”, which she authore3d and illustrated. Her newest work, “Roses from Crimson Rock”, an illustrated memoir of war, escape and healing is available on Kindle/Amazon at https://a.co/d/a2502xq.
Chantal Mariotti, Artist
Phone: 818-915-5584
Email: chantalmariotti@gmail.com
Chantal Mariotti has been a proud resident of the Rancho Burbank community since 1983. After an accomplished 18-year career as a human resources professional in the hospitality industry, she founded Executive HR Consulting Group in 2003, providing expert HR solutions to clients across diverse industries—a business that continues to thrive today.
Alongside her professional achievements, Chantal has always nurtured a deep passion for animals and art. For over two decades, she has explored drawing and painting, and in recent years, her artistic journey has taken on new depth through formal classes and workshops with artist Mina Ho Ferrante, a neighbor and friend.
Chantal’s work is expressive, reflecting her admiration for the great artists of the past. Her love for animals—especially dogs and horses—shines through in her detailed pencil drawings, where she captures the essence and personality of each subject with striking realism. Her art celebrates life, emotion, and the unique bond between humans and animals.
“Animals hold a special place in my heart, and they are often the focus of my work. Through detailed pencil drawings and expressive paintings, I aim to reveal their true essence—their spirit, personality, and the quiet stories they carry. Each stroke is intentional, blending realism with sensitivity to honor the unique bond between humans and animals. I paint to listen to the quiet whispers of color, to the silent stories in a horse’s gaze, to the laughter hidden in a dog’s eyes. Art, for me, is a conversation— between soul and canvas, between memory and imagination. Each line, each shade, is a heartbeat of something alive”.
Antonio Soriano, Artist
Phone: 213-393-0266
Email: sorianoantonio40@gmail.com
Antonio Soriano was born in Michoacán, Mexico, and moved to the United States in 1989. By 1992, he had begun his career working with wood floors, a craft he had dedicated himself to for more than three decades. That same year, he married and later became a father to four children, three sons and one daughter, now ranging in age from 22 to 32.
With 32 years of experience as a wood floor contractor, Antonio is known for his steady skill and work ethic. In the past six months, he has opened a new creative chapter, exploring drawing, oil painting, and watercolor. Recently, he has also taken on portrait commissions, keeping him busy and further fueling his growing passion for art.
