Background
Petrie, Ferdinand Ralph was born on September 17, 1925 in Hackensack, New Jersey, United States. Son of Archibald John and Bessie (Rutherford) Petrie.
Petrie, Ferdinand Ralph was born on September 17, 1925 in Hackensack, New Jersey, United States. Son of Archibald John and Bessie (Rutherford) Petrie.
Advertising certified, Parson's School Design, New York City, 1949; student, Art Students League, 1947-1949; Famous Artists Course in Illustration, Art Students League, 1958-1959.
Illustrator, J. Gans Associates, New York City, 1950-1969.
Served with United States Maritime Service, 1943-1946. Member Artists Fellowship, Rockport Art Association, American Artists Professional League, New Jersey Watercolor Society.
Married Phyllis C. Haddow, October 19, 1951. Children: Beth, David.