Richard Turtletaub is a San Francisco-based artist whose oil paintings blend multiple styles to create a distinctive, dreamlike aesthetic. His work often merges mid-century imagery with ethereal elements, weaving narratives through vintage advertising motifs and abstract forms.

An accomplished graphic designer, Richard has received recognition for his award-winning magazine layouts, with his work featured in various design publications. His illustrations have appeared in numerous outlets including The New York Times and The Washington Post.

In recent years, Richard has expanded into theater, designing projected graphics for live performances. His projection work for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time earned him a Theater Bay Area Award in 2019.

Continuing to explore the intersection of visual media, Richard has begun producing installation pieces that integrate projected imagery with painted and graphic elements.

His paintings were selected for inclusion in both the 2020 and 2023 deYoung Open triennial exhibitions in San Francisco.