Lakewood artist Rance Poole was born in Toledo, Ohio. He received a BFA from the University of Colorado in Fine Art, and Graphic Design in 1993; where his works are on permanent display. He has had showings at the Carla Wright Gallery and The CORE Gallery. He is also creative director and founder of Studio B Productions, a drawing, painting and animation company. His mask, "The Riddle, the Rhyme the Puzzle of us all" is symbolic of how "You may find yourself pleasantly surprised at certain points in your life as to how well you may fit into certain situations; and at other times you may wonder if you have the right piece at all."