Paul Franklin Miller Jr. (January 23, 1932 – March 29, 2012) was an American sculptor, art educator, and the creator of numerous art innovations. Miller was educated at Richmond Professional Institute, where he studied Abstract Expressionism. His fabricated sculptures of his treasured pre-human figures and creatures, "Hidden People" series grew over time. The charming and amorphous forms were an instant hit, signaling a new venture in design, circa 1974.