The Dual Legacy of William Scott Pyle William Scott Pyle (1920 – 1997) occupied a unique space in the American cultural landscape, moving with a quiet, deliberate grace between the flickering light of the silver screen and the delicate, translucent world of watercolor painting. While many recognize his face from the rugged landscapes of mid-century television, his true creative essence was often found in the subtle interplay of pigment and water. Born in Bethune, Colorado, Pyle’s early life was steeped in the vast, sweeping vistas of the American West. The dramatic mountain ranges and expans…