"The world isn't flat or boring, your maps shouldn't be either."
Having studied and collaborated with master map painter James Niehues himself, Smith is carrying on the time-honored ritual of mountain cartography.
Meant to serve as a comprehensive mountain guide, each map accurately preserves the mountain’s character and topography while conveying the majesty of mountain landscapes.
A hand painted map takes a month or more for Smith to complete. Starting with a rough sketch and painstakingly capturing the mountain’s every facet, each is a masterful work of art.
Having studied and collaborated with master map painter James Niehues himself, Smith is carrying on the time-honored ritual of mountain cartography.
Meant to serve as a comprehensive mountain guide, each map accurately preserves the mountain’s character and topography while conveying the majesty of mountain landscapes.
A hand painted map takes a month or more for Smith to complete. Starting with a rough sketch and painstakingly capturing the mountain’s every facet, each is a masterful work of art.
About Rad Smith
With a background in illustration and graphic design, Rad has recently shifted his creative energy towards painting hand-crafted ski maps. His work builds upon the legacy of the legedary ski map artist James Niehues, a tradition that began with Hal Shelton after World War II followed by Bill Brown in the 1970s and early 1980s.
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