Hydrangea Drive Art Print by Simon Stockley

About this print

This artwork depicts a classic Morris Minor 1000, affectionately nicknamed  the 'Morrie', driving through a field of hydrangeas.

The Morris Minor, introduced in 1948 by the Morris Motor Company, is a British car that gained significant popularity in New Zealand. 

To avoid import duties, Morris Minors were assembled in New Zealand right up to the mid 1970s. Its simple design, being relatively inexpensive compared to other vehicles, and reliability made it an appealing choice for many New Zealanders from the 1950s right through to the 1980s.

The Morris Minor 1000, is now regarded as a classic car and not just a momentary trend in New Zealand, with many enthusiasts continuing to restore and maintain these vehicles, adding to their legacy in automotive history.

Simon does not use AI in his artwork, instead he uses 3D rendering and digital painting applications which he has specialised in for nearly 30 years.

Edition open in A4-A0
Printed by endemicworld on mid-weight acid free paper w/ archival inks
Framing style simple w/ classic moulding

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About the Artist

Simon Stockley has been producing art for well over 50 years He attended Elam School of Fine Arts in  1979 where he was lectured by Robert Ellis, Dick Frizzell and Don Binney. Throughout the 80’s Simon became a muralist and a freelance illustrator creating a lot of editorial illustrations for publications like Pacific Way, NZ Business and Metro. His most prominent mural is the Southern Right Whales mural on Dominion Road, Auckland which has become somewhat iconic lasting nearly 40 years. From the early 90’s Simon began using Photoshop to create his illustrations and from the mid 90s moved on to 3D applications. For the last 25 years Simon has focused on computer generated images, using them for  dance party posters and source material for paintings. More recently has produced finished works in digital medium for printmaking.