William King is a New York artist who paints out of a studio in West Chelsea. He began painting at the age of 14 in his hometown of Nashville, TN., far from the New York Pop artists of the 1980’s that served as his inspiration. In 1989, William arrived in NYC to attend New York University, and ended up with a degree in French studies. He spent a year at the American University of Paris and prolonged his stay in Paris at a French film school before returning to New York. His art is a reflection of his Southern roots, his love of most things French, and the energy and passion he has for the Big Apple.