Born in Nicaragua in 1971, middle of civil war, his parents sent him and older brother to find new life, when he was only 8 years old.

Only 15$, in his pocket, he arrived in Belize, finding his way around doing odd jobs. When he was working at dive shop, tourists who he meets at dive shop, noticed his paintings on T-shirts. Walter was encouraged to paint more, which he listened.

At the age of 16 years old, he was invited to represent Belizean artist in Cavendish square,England.

After that many international exhibitions followed in US, Taiwan.

Now he lives in rural area of Belize, Bullettree falls village, has his family and animals.

He open up his house and studio to receive clients from all over the world.