from 2009 to 2011. In Homewood, as well as other locations, Haas works with Thomas Melvin Painting Studio. Haas provides a to-scale painting for Melvin to use and entrusts him with adding details as needed. Melvin has worked on all the murals in Homewood as well as provided touch ups through the years as needed. "Homewood is to be commended in engaging such an important artist," Melvin said. "Richard Haas has taken a European tradition and translated it into an American expression given his own unique sensibility. He loves architecture and he brings a sense of humor and his own style to his work. I have enjoyed working in Homewood. Thanks to all the residents for the thumbs up and car honks of appreciation." References External links Richard Haas website Guide to the murals 1936 births 20th-century American male artists 20th-century American painters 20th-century American printmakers 21st-century American male artists 21st-century American painters American male painters American muralists Artists from Wisconsin Living people National Academy of Design members People from Spring Green, Wisconsin Trompe-l'œil artists