CΔCHING UP with Diane Richey-Ward
On Sunday, July 16, 2017, THE CACHE paid a visit to local artist, teacher, and influential woman, Diane Richey-Ward. We were welcomed into her studio and had the pleasure of discussing her art practice, career, and visual arts of the Sacramento region. THE CACHE: Thank you for letting us come into your home and interview you this afternoon, and for being our first featured artist. Now to get started, are you originally from the Sacramento region? (Brittni) Various Anxieties - Manic Wednesday , 2017, Charcoal and Pastel on Paper, 52"x 72" DIANE: I grew up in the Bay Area, and moved up to Sacramento for my husband’s graduation business. I used to have a photography business in the Bay Area, and specialized in portraits and weddings. I would have preferred to work on black and white prints in my darkroom-but couldn’t find a way to make that profitable! After doing the portrait business for a few years I realized I didn’t enjoy how my customers had such pre-con