Richard Haas (August 29, 1936) is best known for his use of the trompe l’oeil technique to create illusionistic murals representing architectural features in three dimensions. Born in Spring Greene, Wisconsin, Haas earned his BS from the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee in 1959, then his MFA from the University of Minnesota. Relatively early in life, Haas assisted his uncle as a stonemason, allowing Haas to view the work of architect Frank Lloyd Wright, which greatly influenced his artistic style. In 1975, Haas completed his first outdoor mural. Since then, he has painted hundreds of murals across the country and continues to travel, painting commissioned murals. Haas has received commendations including a Guggenheim Fellowship (1983) and the Westchester Arts Council Artist Award (2003). Aside from his many public artworks, Haas’ works are also held in collections such as the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; and the Milwaukee Art Museum.