Russell Reich has been creating visual images for more than 30 years. As a local Woodland resident, Russ studied under well-known and respected teachers from Woodland High School ~ Bob Gordon and Chuck Warner.
Russ completed the requirements for his Associates of Arts degree from American River College in 1986 and went on to complete the Graphic Design Certificate from UC Davis Extension.
Russ currently works as a Network Administrator for UC Davis Extension and continues to contribute his talents within the Woodland Community.
For more than 20 years, he has painted the featured homes in the Stroll through History, which the committee gives as a gift to the homeowners.
Artistic Experience:
Russ is a seasoned photographer, art teacher, and gallery owner with more than 25 years of experience in the creative arts industry. He has built a reputation for his photographic skills, particularly as a wedding photographer and videographer, having established a thriving photography business in Sacramento and Woodland alongside longtime friend and colleague, Donna Van Dolah. However, his passion for art goes beyond the lens. He served as a former Vice President of the Woodland Art Center, a place that held deep personal and professional significance for him. In his role, he worked closely with his wife, Vicki Reich, to plan and deliver art classes aimed at inspiring and educating the young minds of Yolo County. Together, they managed to spark an appreciation and love for the arts in many of their students. In addition, Russ co-owns Art Effects Art Gallery, one of the earliest galleries in the local area to feature work from both local and Yolo County artists, as well as talent from the wider Sacramento area. With Vicki as his creative partner, they brought artists such as Tony Natsoulas and Robert Armstrong into the spotlight, strengthening their community’s recognition and celebration of local artistic talent. With a dedicated, lifelong commitment to cultivating art in its many forms, Russ continues to enrich his local community with the power and beauty of creative expression.
EDUCATION:
1987-1988 Graphic Design Certificate from UC Davis Extension. Davis CA
1984-1986 Associate of Arts degree from American River College. Sacramento CA
WORK EXPERIENCE:
1987 – to the present Artist
1987 – 2015 Illustrator – watercolor, acrylic, oil illustrations of various subjects
2012 – Instructor “Cost Effective Framing for artists Workshop”. Yolo County Arts Council dba YoloArts. Woodland CA
1984 – 2008 Photographer – Wedding Photographer, videographer. For more than 25 years, Russ worked with a longtime friend, Donna Van Dolah developing a photography business in Sacramento and Woodland.
1999 – 2006 Art Teacher and Vice President of The Woodland Art Center. Together with his wife, Vicki Reich both planned and implemented educational art classes for the children of Yolo County.
1993 – 2008 Gallery and Frame Store Owner – Art Effects Art Gallery – together with creative partner and spouse, Vicki Reich, the Art Effects Art Gallery was one of the first galleries locally to feature local artists, as well as artists from Yolo County and the greater Sacramento area, such as Tony Natsoulas, Heidi Bekebrede and Robert Armstrong.
COLLECTIONS:
Yolo Branch Library in Yolo. Yolo CA
Yolo Branch Library in Woodland. Woodland CA
Mary Brittingham, Washington DC
Jeff and Star Barrow, Woodland, CA
Mick and Meg Sheldon, Yolo, CA
Over 150 painting place in homes associated with The Stroll Through History, Woodland, CA
COMMISSIONS:1993 – 2023 Woodland Stroll Through History. Woodland CA.
For more than 30 years I have been commissioned to paint the featured homes in The Stroll Through History for a total of 150 paintings.
The Stroll Through History is an open house tour of vintage homes, throughout Woodland’s circa 1900’s downtown central street, (called Main Street) Nationally Registered Historic District and historic surrounding neighborhoods.
2009 – County of Yolo Parks and Resources Dept./Yolo County Arts Council-Art in Public Places Program Iron Rangers Painting Program. Russ Reich, Teddy Reich and Donna Van Dolah. Woodland CA
SOLO EXHIBITIONS:2023 “New Watercolors by Russ Reich” Blue Wing Gallery. Woodland CA
2023 “Iron Fist Club”, watercolors by Russ Reich Yolo Branch Library in Yolo. Yolo CA
2014 “Russ Reich Retrospective, Historic Woodland Homes & Landmarks in Watercolor” Gallery 625. Woodland CA|
1987 “Faces of Africa”, Watercolors by Russell Reich, Mabel’s Rattan Shop, Sacramento. CA
1986 “Presents Russell Reich Paintings”, American River Art Gallery, Sacramento, CA
EXHIBITIONS:
2023 “California State Fair Juried Show”, Sacramento CA
2023 “Top 40, celebrating 40 years!”, Archival Gallery, East Sacramento, CA
2023 “Introductions 2023”, John Angell, Jerry Cagle and Russ Reich. Archival Gallery, East Sacramento. CA
2022 “California State Fair Juried Show” Sacramento CA
2015 “Crocker-Kingsley”, Competition and Exhibition at Blue Line Arts, Roseville, CA, Juror Gregory Kondos
2011 “Two and a Half Artists”, New works by Tony Natsoulas, Russ Reich and Theadora Reich. Gallery 625, Woodland CA
2009 “Men & Their Art”, Russ Reich, Matt Connors, Billy Shea and Tony Natsoulas. Gallery 625 Woodland CA
2004 “Colors of Woodland”, Woodland CA
AWARDS:
2023 Award of Merit “California State Fair Juried Show” Sacramento CA.
2022 Award of Merit “California State Fair Juried Show” Sacramento CA.