Artwork by WALTER

Meet the Artist

Walter Hoefer was born in Neustadt an der Weinstraße, a picturesque town in Germany’s renowned Palatinate wine region. A self-taught artist with a natural gift for capturing emotion and atmosphere, Walter began painting shortly after immigrating to the United States in 1956. He lived and worked in Washington, D.C., and Virginia. Over the years, his creative journey has taken him across Europe, where he painted and exhibited his work in Germany and Virginia. Today, his paintings are part of numerous private collections.

Walter’s work spans various subjects—landscapes, seascapes, flora and fauna, Indigenous portraits, and abstract oil paintings—each infused with his distinctive eye for color, texture, and story. His art reflects a deep appreciation for nature, culture, and the quiet poetry found in everyday moments.

Now based in Las Vegas since 2004, Walter continues to create with the same passion and purpose that have defined his work for decades. This curated collection offers a glimpse into the heart of his artistic vision—a diverse yet intensely cohesive body of work that celebrates both the world around us and the inner landscapes of the soul.

OWN A WALTER, AND YOU OWN THE WORLD