"Mapmaker James Niehues is an icon in the skiing world."
Each map is painted by hand using a brush and airbrush over several months. Every mountain is different and the details and variations of nature's beauty are carefully captured in each scene.
Niehues has painted over 430 maps on five continents over his 30 year career. He has been fortunate to travel the world, work with wonderful people and still doing it today.
Niehues' ski maps have been used by millions of people all over the world. He works to ensure each piece is a useful guide to the resort it depicts, gives you a feel of the mountain and helps bring you a lifetime memory.
Each map is painted by hand using a brush and airbrush over several months. Every mountain is different and the details and variations of nature's beauty are carefully captured in each scene.
Niehues has painted over 430 maps on five continents over his 30 year career. He has been fortunate to travel the world, work with wonderful people and still doing it today.
Niehues' ski maps have been used by millions of people all over the world. He works to ensure each piece is a useful guide to the resort it depicts, gives you a feel of the mountain and helps bring you a lifetime memory.
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About James Niehues
I have been painting aerial views since 1986. The first ski map was in 1988, and since then I've created over 350 different views for resorts, tourist bureaus, golf communities and outdoor sports related entities.