Wayne Rich has dedicated his life to artistic endeavors; living simply, in order to realize his artistic vision. His body of work includes giclee prints, paintings, sculptures, jewelry; three dimensional wall hangings using metal, wood, fiberglass, resin, plastic, and natural materials; along with concrete and fiberglass architectural designs.

Patterns in nature and artwork of indigenous people piqued an interest in design, which began over thirty years ago in Colorado where, as a self-taught silversmith, he emulated the Navajo way of making concho belts using handmade stamps from old chisels, files and punches.  Each of the stamps was a design itself, which was used to make larger designs.  This motif, combined with a fascination for rug patterns and kaleidoscopic imagery, led to making mandala, kaleidoscopic, and rug type patterns on patterns on paper.  These begin with hand drawn designs, or with natural materials (sometimes reworked using paint, stain, burning, sanding and other means to achieve a desired effect), which are photographed or scanned.  The resulting images are then manipulated using a computer to create sophisticated designs, which are printed on paper or canvas.  These giclee prints are made using principles similar to those found in nature at the atomic level – tiny particles combine to form larger ones, which become separate yet connected entities.

The interconnectedness of all things is the philosophy underlying his artwork.