Ralph Siferd was born in Calgary, Alberta and studied there at the Alberta College of Art. He travelled to Egypt, Greece and Europe visiting galleries and historic sites before returning to Calgary to study at University of Alberta, graduating with a degree in Art History. In his paintings Ralph has focused on still life images predominantly in the style of 18th and 19th century Dutch and French painters. 

Ralph also likes to paint animals, especially dogs, and he occasionally paints landscapes.

Ralph now lives in southern Ontario with his wife and parrot.