Darrell Forney (1933–2001) was a painter, printmaker, photographer and educator whose experimental practice contributed to Sacramento's vibrant postwar art community. Raised in Sacramento, he became involved in the local arts scene through the Artists Contemporary Gallery and Crocker Art Museum. He earned his M.F.A. from the California College of Arts and Crafts in 1965 and joined the Sacramento City College faculty in 1966, teaching for more than three decades and directing the Gregory Kondos Art Gallery. Forney also served as a lecturer in art at UC Davis, connecting his artistic and educational practice to the university's influential Northern California art community. Working across painting, collage, block printing, photography and film, he explored subjects ranging from large-scale abstraction to whimsical depictions of crows and playful reinterpretations of postcards. A contemporary of Wayne Thiebaud and Gregory Kondos, Forney shared their interest in color, representation and artistic experimentation.