William Alther
b. 1959
BORN IN
Topeka, Kansas
KNOWN FOR
Wildlife, animal and sporting art painting
William Alther was born in Topeka, Kansas in 1959. Art has always played a significant role in his life. From an early age he had an interest in drawing, particularly animals. A degree in wildlife biology from Texas A&M University eventually led to a zoology position at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Throughout, he was an active artist and in 2004 began painting full-time. The natural world continues to be his chief inspiration.
