The former legislator of Gianyar House of 2004- 2009 tenure took advantage the auspicious moment of Bali Arts Festival to sell his best paintings. Various motives of painting occupied his booth. Prices of his paintings were ranging from hundreds of thousands up to tens of millions of rupiahs.
There were hundreds of paintings belonging to various sizes and styles on display at his booth. However, visitors were typically attracted by the Batuan-style painting. Aside from showing off classical and distinctive look, the Batuan-style also had unique scratches and emitted a strong vivid color. Indeed, except for having a distinctive style of Pegambuhan dance genre, Batuan Village is also famous for its Batuan-style paintings. The works of art under Batuan style are truly different from the paintings of other regions. It lies in the process showing off the unique making and distinctive use of black ink, meek anatomy and typically highlights the, storyline on Ramayana and Mahabharata epic that has been popular among the public at large.
Nevertheless, the artists of nature who indeed have strong art talent will not only feature those themes. Many artists are also interested to carry other themes, such as markets, farmers, community life and natural atmosphere.
Uniquely, there was also a style posing a combination of Chinese, Hindu, and the Netherlands engendering the ornament named patra punggel. These styles looked very intense in the works of painters such as the late Mr. Jata, Mr. Kicen and Taweng. Recently, young painters with background of formal education looked for new motif, but the process of making still refer to Batuan style.
Meanwhile, Rana, the father of three children, has deeply involved in Batuan-style painting through formal education, namely the vocational high school of fine arts (SMSR). In addition, social environmental also has impact on his, arts. Despite not having a special place to exhibit his paintings, many of his works are purchased by tourists.