Walter Rane was born in National City, California, and grew up in Chula Vista, California.  After receiving his Bachelor of Fine Arts from Art Center College of Design, Walter moved to New York City.  Walter lives and works in New York City with his wife Linda. Walter and his wife have 4 sons, 2 daughters-in-law, and 2 grandchildren.

Learn more about Walter Rane at www.walterrane.com

He Did Bring Glad Tidings to my Soul

“And he said unto them: Behold, I, Samuel, a Lamanite, do speak the words of the Lord which he doth ...
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Come Forth

“And it came to pass that [Moroni] rent his coat; and he took a piece thereof, and wrote upon it ...
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And the Child Grew

“And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him” ...
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In Remembrance of Me

“And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which ...
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He Anointed the Eyes

“I must work the works of him that sent me…As long as I am in the world, I am the ...
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Mary Heard His Word

This painting shows Jesus visiting the sisters Martha and Mary.  The scriptures say that Martha “was cumbered about much serving,” ...
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If Any of You Lack Wisdom

The title of this painting comes from the book of James, in the New Testament.  James writes, “If any of ...
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Marvelous Were the Prophecies of Ether

Walter Rane’s Book of Mormon paintings were done as a response to President Ezra Taft Benson’s plea, “I challenge the ...
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Such As I Have, Give I Thee

The title of this painting comes from Peter’s words in the book of Acts.  A lame man begging at the ...
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Behold the Lamb of God

This image of the nativity omits Wise Men, shepherds, angels, and even most animals, focusing instead on a quiet moment ...
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