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I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for being honored with the Senior Achiever Award for my contributions to the local community and the Mornington Peninsula. Receiving this award has truly been an unexpected and humbling experience.

As an artist and community member, I have always been passionate about promoting creativity and the arts, particularly for older individuals and those with mental health issues. It brings me great joy to see individuals believe in themselves and their artistic abilities, and I am grateful for the opportunity to make a difference in their lives.

I am particularly inspired by Margaret Olley, Margaret Preston, and Mirka Mora, who continued to create art into their later years and remained active and supportive of their communities. Their legacies have encouraged me to continue my work as an artist and an advocate for mental health.
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Once again, thank you for this recognition, and I hope to continue to contribute to the local community and make a positive impact in the lives of others.
Billy

Jeffrey Smart, David Hockney, Chris O'Doherty (also known as Reg Mombassa), and Howard Arkley are all well-known and highly regarded artists who have made significant contributions to the world of art.

Jeffrey Smart was an Australian painter known for his surrealist-influenced urban landscapes. His work often featured stark, geometric compositions and bold, contrasting colors, and he was known for his ability to capture the essence of a cityscape with a few simple brushstrokes.

David Hockney is an English painter, draughtsman, printmaker, stage designer, and photographer. He is considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century, and his work ranges from colorful, abstract paintings to detailed, realistic portraits.

Chris O'Doherty, also known as Reg Mombassa, is an Australian artist, musician, and clothing designer. He is best known for his unique, surrealist-inspired artwork, which often features distorted, cartoon-like figures and strange, dreamlike environments.

Howard Arkley was an Australian painter known for his colorful, hyper-realistic depictions of suburban life. His work often featured mundane objects and scenes from everyday life, rendered in a highly detailed and photorealistic style.
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Overall, these artists are all known for their unique styles and contributions to the art world, and their work continues to inspire and influence artists around the world.

Olivers Hill Digital Print is ready for sale. I think it is desperate for a real estate office in Frankston. What do you think?

There is a new restaurant/cafe/bar opening on the beach front in Frankston. My digital painting Leaving the Peninsula will be featured in this fabulous new establishment in Frankston. This was the first time one of my digital images was blown up to this large size onto a canvas and framed. I was delighted with the outcome and so was the client. I am looking forward to the cafes opening this May 2022.

This months Mornington Peninsula Magazine (March 2022) features Rosie Batty, Artist Graham Jones and a little story about myself and association with the Frankston Council. Proud to live on the Mornington Peninsula and to be a Frankston girl all my life. Follow this link and read my story! Yes I went to Overport Primary School, Frankston High School, Chisholm Frankston and was also a Rotary Exchange student at the Frankston Rotary Club. How could I not be proud of my roots and the fact that my parents worked hard to support the young Billy Nye whilst working two Frankston Petrol Stations. Always grateful for my upbringing and always proud to be Australian. 

Peninsula Essence Magazine, August 2021 has featured a story about my arts practice.
Click on the photo of the magazine below for the story;
"Celebrating Suburbia"
by Andrea Louise Thomas. 

Link to Peninsula Essence Magazine Webpage and story.