William Kelley Lecture Series
Lecture Series: Portraits
Lecture #2, Master’s Self-Portraits, Florence
William Kelley discusses art history through portraits of the masters while studying in Florence.
Lecture # 1, Portraits Pre-Florence
William Kelley discusses his art education and early
portraits.
William Kelley discusses his art education and early portraits.
William Kelley discusses the history and his painting of Beijing and the Great Wall.
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Lecture #3, Self-Portrait, Florence
William Kelley discusses his initial class at Lorenzo de' Medici International Institute and the final assignment, his self-portrait.
William Kelley discusses his initial class at Lorenzo de' Medici International Institute and the final assignment, his self-portrait.
Lecture Series: Duomo
Lecture #4, Duomo, Florence
William Kelley discusses his Duomo inspiration and techniques from his Florence studio the “Pigeon Nest”
William Kelley discusses his Duomo inspiration and techniques from his Florence studio the "Pigeon Nest"
Lecture Series: My Memorable and Influential Cities and Towns
Florence:
Lecture #6, Fiesole
William Kelley discusses his painting of Fiesole, his favorite town in the hills of Florence.
Lecture #5, I Caffe e Ristoranti of Firenze
William Kelley discusses his paintings highlighting I Caffe e Ristoranti that are quintessential Firenze.
William Kelley discusses his paintings highlighting the Caffe's & Ristorantes that are quintessential Florence.
William Kelley discusses his painting of Fiesole, his favorite town in the hills of Florence.
Lecture #7, Ponte Vecchio
William Kelley discusses his paintings of the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge of Florence.
William Kelley discusses his paintings of the iconic Ponte Vecchio bridge of Florence.
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Lecture #8, Paris
William Kelley discusses Paris and paintings.
Lecture #10, Ireland
William Kelley discusses pubs and paintings.
Lecture #9, Covent Garden, London
William Kelley discusses his painting and history of the Covent Garden neighborhood in London’s West End.
Lecture #12, Bangkok
William Kelley discusses his street scene painting of Bangkok that could be named “Kelley’s Hallucination”.
Lecture #11, Amsterdam
William Kelley discusses his paintings, Amsterdam, use of colors and the great Dutch Masters.
Lecture #14, Sarasota
William Kelley discusses his paintings and love for Sarasota Florida.
Lecture #13, New Orleans
William Kelley discusses his painting of “New Orleans Musicians on Break” from an original black & white newspaper photo and how color was used.
Lecture Series: Landscapes
Lecture #16, Ugolino #1, Florence
William Kelley discusses landscapes, Ugolino Golf Club, Florence and a happy birthday to art historian Sister Wendy Beckett.
Lecture #15, Landscapes, Florence
William Kelley discusses landscapes and the attention they received from art critic Garrett Henry and art historian Sister Wendy Beckett.
William Kelley discusses landscapes and the attention they received from art critic Garrett Henry and art historian Sister Wendy Beckett.
Lecture #17, Ugolino #2, Florence
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes, Ugolino Golf Club, Florence and art historian Sister Wendy Beckett.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes, Ugolino Golf Club, Florence and art historian Sister Wendy Beckett.
Lecture #19, Chianti - Greve
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes, - this time the village of Greve in the Chianti region and feedback from art historian Sister Wendy Beckett.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes, this time in Greve in the Chianti region, along with Leonardo da Vinci and art historian Sister Wendy Beckett.
William Kelley discusses landscapes, Ugolino Golf Club, Florence and the attention they received from art historian Sister Wendy Beckett.
Lecture #18, Chianti - Panzano Valley
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes, the Chianti region and art historian Sister Wendy Beckett.
.William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes, the Chianti region and art historian Sister Wendy Beckett.
Lecture #20, Chianti - Gaiole
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time of Gaiole in the Chianti region and an amazing coincidence with art historian Sister Wendy Beckett.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes, this time of Gaiole in the Chianti region and an amazing coincidence with art historian Sister Wendy Beckett.
Lecture #22, Chianti - Castellina in Chianti, Tenuta di Ricarvo ;
Willaim Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and more - this time is his visit to Tenuta di Ricarvo Hotel in the Chianti region.
Lecture #21, Chianti - Castellina in Chianti, Loconda ;
Willaim Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and more - this time is his visit to Loconda in the Chianti region.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and more. This time is his visit to Loconda in the Chianti region.
Lecture #23, Monteriggioni
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and more - this time his visit to Monteriggioni village in Siena.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and more - this time his visit to Monteriggioni village in Siena.
Lecture #25, San Gimignano, Tuscany
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and more - this time his visit is to the medieval town of San Gimignano.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and more - this time his visit is to the medieval town of San Gimignano.
Lecture #27, Montalcino, Tuscany
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and more - this time his visit is to the town of Montalcino in the Siena region and Sister Wendy is again a fan.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and more - this time his visit is to the town of Montalcino in the Siena region and Sister Wendy is aga...
Lecture #29, Casali di Bibbiano (Montalcino)
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time his visit to the 90 acre estate Casali di Bibbiano Winery where the Val D'Arbia and Val D'Orcia meet.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time his visit to the 90 acre estate Casali di Bibbiano winery where the Val D'Arbia and Val D'O...
Lecture #31 Caparzo Winery (Montalcino)
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time his visit to the beautiful Caparzo Winery (Montalcino).
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time his visit to the beautiful Caparzo Winery (Montalcino).
Lecture #33 Il Borro, Toscana
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and structures - this time a visit to the small medieval Tuscan village of Il Borro.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and structures - this time a visit to the small medieval Tuscan village of Il Borro.
Lecture #35 Bolgheri
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and structures - this time a visit to the ancient Tuscan village and wine mecca of Bolgheri.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and structures - this time a visit to the ancient Tuscan village and wine mecca of Bolgheri.
Lecture #37 Lucca
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and structures - this time a visit to the beautifully preserved Renaissance era city of Lucca.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and structures - this time a visit to the beautifully preserved Renaissance era city of Lucca.
Lecture #39 Portofino
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time a visit to the beautiful fishing village of Portofino.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time a visit to the beautiful fishing village of Portofino.
Lecture #41 Positano, Amalfi Coast
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time a visit to the picturesque town of Positano Italy.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time a visit to the picturesque town of Positano Italy.
Lecture #43 Capri
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time a visit to the picturesque island of Capri of the coast of Naples Italy.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time a visit to the picturesque island of Capri of the coast of Naples Italy.
Lecture #45 Venezia
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time his love affair with Venice.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time his love affair with Venice.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and more, this time his visit to Tenuta di Ricarvo Hotel in the Chianti region.
Lecture #24, Pienza, Tuscany
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and more - this time his visit is to the fortress town of Pienza, the summer residence of Pope Pius II and which Sister Wendy has high expectations and high praise!
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and more, this time his visit to the fortress town of Pienza. Sister Wendy has high expectations and hi...
Lecture #26, Bagno Vignoni, Tuscany
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and more - this time his visit is to the ancient village of Bano Vignoni with it’s pool (“The Baths of St. Catherine”) as the town square. Acclaimed art historian and critic Gerrit Henry provides his perspective.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and more - this time his visit is to the ancient village of Bano Vignoni with it’s pool (“The Baths of St. Catherine”) as the town square. Acclaimed art historian and critic Gerrit Henry provides his perspective.
Lecture #28, Autunno Montalcino,
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time his techniques creating his work “Autumn All Over the World” inspired by the autumn colors in Montalcino.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time his techniques creating his work "Autumn All Over the World" inspired by the autumn colors ...
Lecture #30, Poggio Antico Winery (Montalcino)
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time his visit to the Poggio Antico Winery in Montalcino’s Brunello region.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time his visit to the Poggio Antico Winery in Montalcino’s Brunello region.
Lecture #32 Trees of Montepulciano
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time a visit to the quintessential Tuscan village of Montepulciano and its beautiful trees and landscape.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time a visit to the quintessential Tuscan village of Montepulciano and its beautiful trees and l...
Lecture #34 Arezzo
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and structures - this time a visit to the Tuscan hilltop city of Arezzo.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and structures - this time a visit to the Tuscan hilltop city of Arezzo.
Lecture #36 Montecatine, Toscana
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and structures - this time a visit to the medieval spa destination village’s of Montecatine Terme and Alto.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes and structures - this time a visit to the medieval spa destination village's of Montecatine Terme and A...
Lecture #38 Bellagio, Lake Como
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time a visit to the beautiful northern Italian town of Bellagio on the shore of Lake Como.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time a visit to the beautiful northern Italian town of Bellagio on Lake Como.
Lecture #40 Cinque Terre
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time a visit to the 5 oceanside towns of Cinque Terre.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time a visit to the 5 oceanside towns of Cinque Terre.
Lecture #42 Amalfi Coast
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time a visit to the picturesque town of Positano Italy.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time a more on the Amalfi Coast.
Lecture #44 Ischia
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time a visit to the picturesque island of Ischia off the coast of Naples Italy.
William Kelley continues his discussion of landscapes - this time a visit to the picturesque island of Ischia off the coast of Naples Italy.
2021 Lecture Series - Asia
Lecture #46 Beijing & The Great Wall
William Kelley discusses the history of Beijing and his painting of The Great Wall.
William Kelley discusses the history and his painting of Beijing and the Great Wall.
2021 Lecture Series - Provence, France
Lecture #48 Mont Sainte-Victoire, Provence
William Kelley discusses Mont Sainte-Victoire, Provence, and how Sister Wendy Beckett
first reached out to him in 2002 and started their 16 year relationship.
William Kelley discusses Mont Sainte-Victoire, Provence, and how Sister Wendy Beckett
first reached out to him in 2002 and started their 16 year relationship.
Lecture #50 St-Paul de Vence, Provence
William Kelley discusses a visit to St-Paul de Vence, one of the oldest medieval towns in the South of France and the legendary Hotel La Colombe d’Or and Café de la Place.
William Kelley discusses a visit to St-Paul de Vence, one of the oldest medieval towns in the South of France and the legendary Hotel La Colombe d’Or and Café de la Place.
Lecture #47 Hangzhou, China
William Kelley discusses Hangzhou, “The City of Heaven” and its inspiration on his painting.
William Kelley discusses Hangzhou, "The City of Heaven" and its inspiration on his painting and Sister Wendy Beckett's first impression.
Lecture #49 Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
William Kelley discusses the Saint-Rémy-de-Provence region of France and the fact that the masters Cézanne, van Gogh and Gauguin all converged there inspired him.
William Kelley discusses the Saint-Rémy-de-Provence region of France andthe fact that the masters Cézanne, van Gogh and Gauguin all converged there inspired him.
2021 Lecture Series - The Emerald Isle - Ireland
Lecture #52 Ireland’s Golf Courses
William Kelley returns to his ancestral home, the enchanted emerald isle of Ireland. A dream trip to Ireland would include the isles’ legendary golf courses - Ballybunion and Old Head!
Sister Wendy Agrees!
Lecture #51 Ireland Landscapes
William Kelley returns to his ancestral home, the enchanted emerald isle of Ireland. This time to capture the famous 40 shades of green in the landscapes which captured the attention of Sister Wendy yet again!
William Kelley returns to his ancestral home, the enchanted emerald isle of Ireland. This time to capture the famous 40 shades of green of the landscape which captures the attention of Sister Wendy yet again!
Lecture #53 England – Haydon Bridge
William Kelley – “Two friends and a Bridge”. William discusses his painting and the “history” of Haydon Bridge.
William Kelley – “Two friends and a Bridge”. William discusses his painting and the “history” of Haydon Bridge.
Lecture #55 Greek Islands
William Kelley discusses his love for the Greek Islands of Santorini and Corfu.
William Kelley discusses his love for the Greek Islands of Santorini and Corfu.
Lecture #57 Sun Valley, Idaho
William Kelley discusses his love of Sun Valley Idaho and Hemingway’s "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and the painting inspired by Brian Johnson of AC/DC.
William Kelley discusses his love of Sun Valley Idaho and Hemingway’s "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and the painting inspired by Brian Johnson of AC/DC.
William Kelley returns to his ancestral home, the enchanted emerald isle of Ireland. Any trip to Ireland must include paintings of isles’ legendary golf courses like Ballybunion and Old Head!
Sister Wendy agrees!
Lecture #54 Cuba & William’s New Birthday
William Kelley’s visit to Cuba inspires him to resume painting after a horrific accident.
William Kelley’s visit to Cuba inspires him to resume painting after a horrific accident.
Lecture #56 Alaska
William Kelley discusses his visit to Alaska and Sister Wendy’s thoughts his 7’x15’ glacier painting “The Big Chill”.
William Kelley discusses his visit to Alaska and Sister Wendy’s thoughts his 7’x15’ glacier painting “The Big Chill”.
Lecture #58 South Africa
William Kelley discusses the animals, wines and the beauty of South Africa.
William Kelley discusses the animals, wines and the beauty of South Africa.