William Alexander was an American painter and television personality, best known for his landscape paintings and his role as a host on the PBS series The Joy of Painting. Born in 1915, he developed a unique style that emphasized the beauty of nature, often using a wet-on-wet oil painting technique. In addition to his television career, Alexander founded the William Alexander School of Painting, where he taught aspiring artists his methods. His approachable teaching style and encouraging demeanor made art accessible to many, inspiring a generation of painters to explore their creativity.