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I am Billy Nye, a Mornington Peninsula–based artist working across printmaking, painting, and digital art. I hold a BA in Fine Art and Visual Culture, which underpins my practice and approach to storytelling through image-making.
My work is best known for hand-painted linocuts that capture the character of suburban and coastal Australia, often inspired by my experiences growing up in Frankston. Each artwork I create evolves across multiple forms—from linocut to painting to digital print—allowing me to build layers of detail and narrative.
I am drawn to places that hold memory and meaning, transforming everyday landscapes into intricate visual stories. Alongside my studio practice, I teach printmaking and run workshops, supporting and mentoring other artists within my community.
My work reflects both technical precision and a deep personal connection to place, inviting others to see the beauty in the familiar.

​At the 2026 Blairgowrie Easter Art Show, the Best Other Medium award was presented to Billy Nye for her striking linocut titled "The Spirit of Frankston." The category was adjudicated by Adam Knight, the Director of the Mitchelton Gallery of Aboriginal Art, who selected the piece for its exceptional technical execution and "impeccable quality." In his address, Knight highlighted how the work successfully captured the "simplicity of the suburban streetscape," a sentiment echoed by the artist herself, who described the large-scale print as a "huge endeavour" and a true "labour of love." The judge's choice underscored a mastery of printmaking within a diverse field of mixed media, noting that the piece stood out for its unique perspective and refined detail.

"Belinda 'Billy' Nye is a celebrated Australian printmaker whose work captures the 'extraordinary in the ordinary,' turning suburban landscapes—from power lines to weatherboard houses—into vibrant works of art. Based on the Mornington Peninsula, she is not only a prolific award-winning artist with pieces held in international collections, but also a dedicated educator and leader of the Peninsula Printmakers. Through her stylized linocuts and her welcoming studio workshops, Billy has built a lasting legacy that finds deep beauty in the nostalgia of everyday Australian life. edit.


Billy Nye's Links and Tags

• Website Portfolio: You can view her full body of work, including her signature Mornington Peninsula linocuts, at belindanye.com.
• Instagram: Tag her art page at @billynyeprintmaker or @billynyeart.
• Studio Instagram: For workshop updates, tag @peninsula_printmaker.
• Facebook: Her artist page is Belinda 'Billy' Nye Artist. 

-Michelle Nixon
The Online Art Gallery
www.theonlinegallery.com.au

Billy Nye, a celebrated printmaker and painter, continues to capture the essence of the Mornington Peninsula through her distinctive work. Living and working on Olivers Hill, Frankston, Nye draws inspiration from the beaches, suburbs, and unique Australian coastal lifestyle of the region.
Her artistic journey began as a teenager when she painted her mother’s bright orange Volkswagen Beetle, parked at the Olivers Hill lookout. Influenced at the time by the vibrant style of Ken Done, Nye’s painting marked the beginning of a lifelong commitment to documenting the natural beauty of her surroundings.
Today, her works hang in private collections across the Peninsula, as well as in council offices, schools, real estate agencies, and the offices of local politicians. Her prints and paintings serve not only as art but also as an evolving record of the Peninsula’s changing landscape.
“My work documents the place I live,” says Nye. “Landscapes are always changing, and I feel excited knowing my art will preserve these moments in time. Long after I’m gone, my prints and paintings will continue to tell the story of this beautiful place.”
For further information, interviews, or high-resolution images, please contact:
Billy Nye
E: billyleeartist@gmail.com
Instagram: @billynyeart

To all of my students — thank you.
To the incredible Peninsula Printmakers — thank you.
To the collectors who buy and appreciate my work — thank you.
To the community art groups who welcome me with open arms — thank you.
To the amazing members of the Frankston and Mornington Rotary clubs — thank you for your ongoing support.
To the Frankston Council — thank you for recognizing and uplifting my work.
To the wonderful team at the Frankston Arts Centre — thank you for championing what I do.
To my girl pals — thank you for lifting me up when life gets tough. Your care means everything.
But most of all — and this is the most important thank you —
To my husband: Thank you for loving me unconditionally, for supporting my dream of being an artist, for working so hard so that I could simply be me. You've never asked for anything more than my happiness — and that is a rare and beautiful love.
Without your unwavering support, I wouldn’t be able to thank anyone else. Now it’s my time to support you, to care for you, and to love you with the same unconditional heart. Because that’s what love truly is — it’s not just about the good times, it’s about standing together through everything.
It’s the same love I pour into my art, my children, my community — and every part of this journey.
Thank you. 😊