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.
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BLAIRGOWRIE EASTER ART SHOW 2026At 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.  THE SPIRIT OF FRANKSTON SOLD AT THE FRANKSTON ART SHOW 2026 "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.
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