Rance Hood


Rance Hood is an Oklahoma Native artist who echoes traditional Native American culture in his paintings. A self-taught artist, Hood was raised by his maternal grandparents who exposed him to Comanche Indian ways and values.

Early life

Rance Hood was born in the farmlands between Cache and Indiahoma, Oklahoma to a Comanche mother and white father. Hood was the only one of his six siblings to stay with his Comanche maternal grandparents. As a child, Hood and his brother rode horses at their uncle's farm.

Career

Hood eventually started working for Krauss Printing Company

Style and theme

Hood remained loyal to the traditional art style of Indian art passed down from his ancestors. He started out using oils to achieve a look of depth and eventually transitioned to acrylics.

Awards

Over the years, Hood's work has been recognized by numerous awards and prizes. Some of these awards include:
Hood's work is featured in several private collections, some of which include: