Richard H. Wagner grew up with art. His mother was a professional artist and his father was an amateur artist. An elected member of the the Art Students League of New York with more than 250 credit hours, Rich has also taken classes in art technique and/or art history at the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum in New York and the Royal Academy and National Gallery in London.

Rich exhibits often Examples of his work are included in private collections and in the Law Library at Pace University.

Mindful of Paul Gauguin's advice: "It is better to paint from memory: your soul triumphs," Rich's works are based on experience but as seen through the filter of memory.

Rich often works in acrylics and watercolors as these mediums suit his use of bold colors and Impressionistic approach. In addition to landscapes, Rich also does experimental works focusing on individuals in modern society.

"I explore emotions through visual analogies. Often this is a focus on the transitory yet enduring image of the individual. However, there is also communication in the juxtaposition of individuals and society. Still others observe the absence of humanity."

​Mr. Wagner has degrees from Cornell University, Iona College and Pace University. He has also studied at Cambridge University in England. In addition to his art work, Mr. Wagner is a writer and has written more than a thousand articles published in print or online including more than 50 biographical profiles of major artists (See Artist Biographies). He also was a practicing attorney for 20 years.