Flatbed is thrilled the announce the publication of “Rookery, High Island” and “Rookery, High Island II” by Billy Hassell! Billy’s two new lithographs were signed on September 3 at Flatbed. Billy started the collaboration to create these prints in February with Master Printer, Alyssa Ebinger. The intention was to create one full-color lithograph, but during his time at Flatbed developing the image, he also approved a second version. This monochromatic version, “Rookery, High Island II” utilizes three plates from the color version.

Billy began “Rookery, High Island “ by drawing the detailed key image directly onto an aluminum lithographic plate. Working with Ebinger, he added six more color photo-litho plates which were made from his hand-drawn mylars. The magic from the color-blended rolls on all of the six supporting plates crate incredibly subtle gradations of color.

“Rookery, High Island” was published as an edition of 36 and “Rookery, High Island II” as an edition of 12. The print measures 21 x 27 inches and is printed on white Somerset Satin paper that measures 23 1/2 x 29 inches.

Find more information about the prints and how to purchase in our Billy Hassell collection. BILLY HASSELL