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I always just assumed it was a common style, but wow, pretty much every ski map I've ever used was actually painted by the same guy. Amazing.

I'm so curious. What do the resorts pay him for this service? Is this a full-time occupation for him? Who owns the IP rights? Did he have to negotiate them back to be able to create his book?

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Since he mostly seems to do North America it`s definitely a global common style. Piste maps seems to have been looking this way since 1970. Take a look at the 1970 map here https://skimap.org/SkiAreas/view/987 or any other place in the world. That said, obviously all artist have their own style and technique.

I used to also love piste maps as a kid, and still go skiing a few times per year. One of the best activities I know. Outdoor, exercise and spectacular views for a whole day. What a dream!

He has a book where that’s explained, I remember reading it but don’t remember the answer anymore.

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