Girl in the Grass 5
This is an Etching on acetate. Then it is printed on the printing press. So this etching is a print. So far this print is in the making…at the moment, this is the preliminary etch and hand coloured in watercolour and pen. I will be adding the completed work in about 2 weeks from now.
This etching is in collaboration with the artist Barssel and his photograph
Artist photograph He has kindly given me permission to use his images for my printmaking process.
I am MORE then pleased at how this one is coming out. I am majoring in printmaking this year at Chisholm Frankston. Its my goal to be a printmaker artist. To say I love it is an understatement. I hope you like “Girl in the Grass 5” BillyLee
Barssel’s photograph that inspired my print.
Girl in the Grass 5 belongs to the following groups:
Collaboral Damage, Green!, Printmakers and Printmaking, The Artistic Nude and Woman AppreciationAvailable for sale as Cards and Matted Prints
Sorina Williams, 6 months ago
It’s wonderful Billy! Really awesome!
BLYTHART, 6 months ago
You say it is your goal to be a printmaker artist … I can’t see you having any problems in achieving this goal … I hope your dream comes true.
John Conway, 6 months ago
Looks great Billy, lots of work has gone into this
acetate etching was a favourite of mine, I quite often used the technique of hand colouring on the plate itself, making it unique
BillyLee in reply to John Conway’s comment, 6 months ago
MMMMMmmmm, thanks John, I will try this. I have only printed up one to see where to scratch next. Finished that yesterday and can’t wait for school to begin again so I can print an edition. I will try one of painting on the plate also…thanks Billy
BillyLee in reply to BLYTHART’s comment, 6 months ago
You are always such a support for me. thank you for watching my art and making such wonderful comments. Appreciated!
BillyLee in reply to Sorina Williams’s comment, 6 months ago
Thanks Sorina, I am getting there and like this one also. Love printmaking…its hard work but so rewarding. B
John Conway, 6 months ago
another techique worth trying is to get a plate the same size and create a mono print, then print your etching over the top.
look forward to seeing your results
BillyLee in reply to John Conway’s comment, 6 months ago
Dear John I really really really want to try this and over the school holidays I was thinking of making a monoprint twice the size of the etching and finding grass similiar and making a monoprint plate, then placing another plate on the bed so that there is a space for the etching…to be placed at a later point…..Are you following me? I want to try this. Its something I havn’t done yet , but its in my head, what do you think? Is this what you mean? I want to try it….???
Susan Grissom, 6 months ago
Beautiful work, you are on a wonderful creative binge
pinkyjain, 6 months ago
So very beautiful BillyLee, just intricate details, your work is fantastic
BillyLee in reply to Susan Grissom’s comment, 6 months ago
Lets hope this is the beginning of a binge that never ends as I have only just connected with my creative self in a way that makes me confident as an artist for the very first time in my life. Its a wonderful feeling!
BillyLee in reply to pinkyjain’s comment, 6 months ago
Thank you pinky….thanks for watching my art. Billy
Tonia Composto, 6 months ago
Really beautiful Billy, keep up the great work
Elaine van Dyk, 6 months ago
BillyLee this is magnificent work! Can’t wait to see where you are taking this…....and I can’t imagine how it could even be improved on!! But I’m sure you will produce an image even more magnificent in the end. I’ve never heard of using acetate for etching…..would love to know more.
BillyLee in reply to Elaine van Dyk’s comment, 6 months ago
I will tell you more when I get back from the football today…Billy
madvlad, 6 months ago
christina,s wolrd? lovely redention or try at capturing the photo
The InnerNorth..., 6 months ago
very cool
Mariam Muradian, 6 months ago
So happy that you have such a passion and deep joy in printmaking, Billy!
This print absolutely BLOWS ME AWAY!!!! Never can enough be said to RAVE about this piece!!!
Your skills and instincts in this realm are extraordinary…and you just get better and better on top of that!
I am always so proud of you, Billy!
With Great Love & Admiration,
Mariam
Barssel, 6 months ago
WOW!! Billy this is superb, the color and style are wonderful…............you done me a great honour, thankyou.
BillyLee in reply to Barssel’s comment, 6 months ago
No thank you. I know I can cruize the internet for nudes, but its special that you took this photograph. I like your work a lot and I love this collaboration. Plus I see your latest work is amazing. My favorite so far. Together we are riding high on the glory of the bubble…..yes, I just got back from the MCG football game, but really, this is so much fun. Is it NOT? Billy
Barssel, 6 months ago
lol…...............that it is Billy, that it is and collaborating with such wonderful talented people such as you, makes it so much better, thanks again. Did your team win?
termite, 6 months ago
great job Billy. I think that you have earned HD’s already!!!!!!
Estelle O'Brien, 6 months ago
Billy you have such a passion for doing this sort of work and it shows. I haven’t got a clue how it works or the skills involved, but I know the result is stunning and you have an unerring instinct for making it work artistically. It’s exciting just to watch you. xx
Damian, 6 months ago
Gorgeous work Billy! Love all the details that go into it!
Carmen Cilliers, 6 months ago
Billy Lee! I have been gone too long! Wonderful work, wow, the detail is amazing and your use of positive vs. neg space…. seriously – show us the finished product, I can’t wait!!!!!!
BillyLee, 6 months ago
Hi Carmen, where have you been. YOu are so missed when you arn’t around. My best bubble buddy gone, its boring without you! Hey, this is all scratched out with acetate and took forever and ever. I am doing a woodcut at the moment. I have to do 10 the first semester and this is number 5, so I am behind. I am glad you like it. I like it also. Its hard coming up with new ideas, I feel a bit stumped at the moment…Glad your back. B
BillyLee in reply to Damian’s comment, 6 months ago
Thanks Damian, the finished print is scratched out more, you can see to the left of the print its more darker, the whole image will be like this..can’t show you until I go back to school though and print it. Thanks for your comments and for putting me on your watch list. Billy
Arletta, 6 months ago
Very nice!
How do you do that .. the showing of the original, I mean?
I love the colors and the way you have with line work, as per always!
BillyLee in reply to Arletta’s comment, 6 months ago
Arletta, what do you mean, how do I do that? The showing of the original…I will try and answer, its an etching on a acetone plate (a piece of plastic) with lines scratched out….this is the first print, then I see I need more lines scratched out to finish. This is one that I hand painted in as the lines were not there yet. Its hard to explain but you will see when I post the next editon. When you do etching you have to make many etchings before you get the final proof. I know, I know, digital art, cost less time and money! But printmaking is a hand on old traditional art. I love it, it takes time but is very rewarding. Plus I like to get dirty!
whisperingruth, 6 months ago
Magnificent artistry BillyLee….......beautiful collab!!!
mkdubose, 6 months ago
Very hide and seek! I like it! peace…
bdog09, 5 months ago
nice work
Azzurra, 5 months ago
interesting work..love it