Self Portrait
Walter Rane was born on September 8, 1949, and raised in Chula Vista, California. From an early age, he demonstrated a strong passion for art, supported and encouraged by his family. He pursued his formal training at Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with Great Distinction.
Rane’s artistic focus has consistently centered on realism, with a primary emphasis on figurative painting. He began his professional career as a freelance illustrator in New York City, producing work for books and print publications.
His paintings remain firmly rooted in realism and are almost exclusively executed in oil. Often narrative in nature, his work reflects personal themes, feelings, and beliefs, with many pieces expressing a spiritual dimension. Rane’s work has been exhibited and collected internationally.
Walter and his wife, Linda Carlson, began their life together in New York City. Over the years, they have lived in Connecticut, Paris, Oregon, and New York. They are the parents of four sons and proud grandparents of five grandchildren.
2014 to the present: Walter Rane has been represented by Anthony’s Fine Art in Salt Lake City, Utah.
See: anthonysfineart.com
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2013 Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT
2007 The Cooley Gallery, Old Lyme, CT
2004-2005 Museum of Church History and Art, Salt Lake City, UT
2003 The Stable Fine Arts Gallery, Salt Lake City, UT
1998 Academy of Art College Gallery, San Francisco, CA
1995 May County Art League, Cape May, NJ
1995 Annual one man shows, Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
1994 Annual one man shows, Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
1993 Annual one man shows, Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
1992 Annual one man shows, Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
1991 Annual one man shows, Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
1990 Annual one man shows, Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2016
Rehs Contemporary, New York, NY
Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT
Zion Art Society, Salt Lake City, UT
Salmagundi Club, New York, NY
2015
Museu Europeu d'Art Modern, Barcelona ES
Museum of Church History and Art, Salt Lake City, UT
Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT
2013
Augen Gallery, Portland, OR
Alderwood Fine Art, Salt Lake City, UT
The Cooley Gallery, Old Lyme, CT
Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT
Southern Virginia University, Buena Vista, VA
2012
Augen Gallery, Portland, OR
Alderwood Fine Art, Salt Lake City, UT
The Cooley Gallery, Old Lyme, CT
Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT
Southern Virginia University, Buena Vista, VA
Museum of Church History and Art, Salt Lake City, UT
2011
Augen Gallery, Portland, OR
Alderwood Fine Art, Salt Lake City, UT
The Cooley Gallery, Old Lyme, CT
Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT
Southern Virginia University, Buena Vista, VA
2010
Augen Gallery, Portland, OR
Alderwood Fine Art, Salt Lake City, UT
The Cooley Gallery, Old Lyme, CT
Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT
Southern Virginia University, Buena Vista, VA
2009
Alderwood Fine Art, Salt Lake City, UT
The Cooley Gallery, Old Lyme, CT
Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT
Southern Virginia University, Buena Vista, VA
Museum of Church History and Art, Salt Lake City, UT
2008
Alderwood Fine Art, Salt Lake City, UT
The Cooley Gallery, Old Lyme, CT
Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT
Southern Virginia University, Buena Vista, VA
2007
The Cooley Gallery, Old Lyme, CT
Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT
Southern Virginia University, Buena Vista, VA
2006
Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT
Southern Virginia University, Buena Vista, VA
The Stable Fine Arts Gallery, Salt Lake City, UT
Museum of Church History and Art, Salt Lake City, UT
2005
Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT
The Stable Fine Arts Gallery, Salt Lake City, UT
2004
The Stable Fine Arts Gallery, Salt Lake City, UT
2003
The Stable Fine Arts Gallery, Salt Lake City, UT
Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
Museum of Church History and Art, Salt Lake City, UT
2002
The Stable Fine Arts Gallery, Salt Lake City, UT
Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
2001
U.S. Danish Embassy, Copenhagen, Denmark
The Stable Fine Arts Gallery, Salt Lake City, UT
Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
2000
U.S. Danish Embassy, Copenhagen, Denmark
Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
Museum of Church History and Art, Salt Lake City, UT
1999
U.S. Danish Embassy, Copenhagen, Denmark
Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
1998
Vanier Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ
Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
1997
Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
Museum of Church History and Art, Salt Lake City, UT
1996
World Bank Exhibition, W.B. Headquarters, Washington, D.C.
Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
1995
Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
1994
Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
Museum of Church History and Art, Salt Lake City, UT
1993
Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
The Jones Gallery, La Jolla, CA
1992
Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
1991
Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
Museum of Church History and Art, Salt Lake City, UT
1990
Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
1989
Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
Nell Yperufanos Gallery, New York, NY
1988
Sailor's Valentine Gallery, Nantucket, MA
Nell Yperufanos Gallery, New York, NY
Museum of Church History and Art, Salt Lake City, UT
1984
Husburg Fine Arts, Scottsdale, AZ
1983
Husburg Fine Arts, Scottsdale, AZ
1982
Husburg Fine Arts, Scottsdale, AZ
PERMANENT COLLECTIONS
Museum of Church History and Art, Salt Lake City, UT
Springville Museum of Art, Springville, UT
Southern Virginia University, Buena Vista, VA
EDUCATION
1971-74 BFA, Art Center College of Design, Los Angeles, CA
TEACHING
1998 - 2000Academy of Art University - San Fransisco CA
SELECTED AWARDS AND HONORS
2016 Zion Art Society 2nd Place Award
2015 Rehs Contemporary Gallery Award
Artist Renewal Center Finalist Figurartive Category 2014-2015
Museum of Church History and Art International Competition, Awards of Merit
Springville Museum of Art Spring Salon, Award of Merit
Museum of Church History and Art International Competition, Awards of Merit, 1988, 1991, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2009, 2013
Springville Museum of Art Spring Salon, Award of Merit, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015
Artist Renewal Center 2009-2010 SalonHonorable Mention Figurative, Honorable Mention Still Life
Guest Speaker, 2006, 2013 Evans Memorial Lecture Series, Brigham Young University
Guest Speaker, 2013, Southern Virginia Universit