Richard Piccolo

Richard Piccolo is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Notre Dame's School of Architecture, teaching drawing and watercolor at the Rome campus. As a painter, his work has been exhibited across Europe and the U.S., with notable mural projects for The Crown American Corp., US Bank Plaza in Sacramento, and the Hotel Pierre in New York City. He holds a B.I.D. from Pratt Institute and an M.F.A. from Brooklyn College.

• Education: B.I.D. (Pratt Institute), M.F.A. (Brooklyn College)
• Expertise: Painting, Mural Art, Figure Painting, Watercolor Techniques

Piccolo’s artistic practice bridges architectural education with visual arts, emphasizing classical techniques and large-scale mural projects. His awards highlight recognition in mural painting, figure painting, and support from the National Endowment for the Arts.

• Key Exhibitions: Europe, U.S.
• Major Projects: Crown American Corp., US Bank Plaza, Hotel Pierre

He currently instructs ARCH 34012 Advanced Graphics: Freehand Drawing and ARCH 34022 Advanced Graphics: Watercolor, integrating his professional experience into architectural pedagogy.