No, not me, a friend! Four of us used to share Haus Hubertus, just beside the Bichlwirt, Niederau. Three of us instructed, my OH did babysitting, and occasional instructing.
The New Zealander, Sue, and I, also did water colour paintings. I still do, and you occasionally see them on J2ski or my FB.
We were painting this summer in Cumbria, when Sue let us know that she had just been asked to become the Royal Artist for the Charles/Camilla tour of NZ. Now it has come to pass:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/arts/7944052/Kiwi-artist-colours-royal-trip
From Ski Instructor to Royal Artist!
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Think the Royals were in Australia on Sunday.
I suppose the Royal Artist is one of those age old activities inherited from aeons past. It doesn't cost anything, Sue isn't getting paid, although I guess the hotel exes will be covered ~ by the NZ taxpayer!
Anyway, a camera can't lie like a painting ~ I did an oil portrait of my farmer neighbour ~ his wife was delighted ~ He ended up with more hair!
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Started by Dave Mac in Ski Chatter 13-Nov-2012 - 10 Replies
Dave Mac posted Nov-2012
Dids1
reply to 'From Ski Instructor to Royal Artist!' posted Nov-2012
That's a great opportunity for your friend Dave and one I would seize with boths hands, if I could paint and got asked.
But does anyone else wonder why they need an artist, (presumably paid for by US. The Taxpayer) on a Royal Tour? What's the matter with with a camera? :twisted:
Wondered why they weren't at The Cenotaph on Sunday
But does anyone else wonder why they need an artist, (presumably paid for by US. The Taxpayer) on a Royal Tour? What's the matter with with a camera? :twisted:
Wondered why they weren't at The Cenotaph on Sunday
Dave Mac
reply to 'From Ski Instructor to Royal Artist!' posted Nov-2012
Dids1 wrote:That's a great opportunity for your friend Dave and one I would seize with boths hands, if I could paint and got asked.
But does anyone else wonder why they need an artist, (presumably paid for by US. The Taxpayer) on a Royal Tour? What's the matter with with a camera? :twisted:
Wondered why they weren't at The Cenotaph on Sunday
Think the Royals were in Australia on Sunday.
I suppose the Royal Artist is one of those age old activities inherited from aeons past. It doesn't cost anything, Sue isn't getting paid, although I guess the hotel exes will be covered ~ by the NZ taxpayer!
Anyway, a camera can't lie like a painting ~ I did an oil portrait of my farmer neighbour ~ his wife was delighted ~ He ended up with more hair!
OldAndy
reply to 'From Ski Instructor to Royal Artist!' posted Nov-2012
I like the idea and results of formal artists being appointed to paint certain things.
Totally different to photos.
Totally different to photos.
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Snow dance !!! my snow dance on youtube
Dids1
reply to 'From Ski Instructor to Royal Artist!' posted Nov-2012
If the taxpayer isn't footing the bill then that's great for your friend.
Sometimes the royals get to me, that's all.
:D
Sometimes the royals get to me, that's all.
:D
Dave Mac
reply to 'From Ski Instructor to Royal Artist!' posted Nov-2012
I wish the taxpayer would foot the bill for my paints, ~ just placed my order for the winter list. £70.00 :(
I still need a new brush, £27, and a couple of pads for my ski jacket. Ho hum.
I still need a new brush, £27, and a couple of pads for my ski jacket. Ho hum.
ATOO
reply to 'From Ski Instructor to Royal Artist!' posted Nov-2012
From the video she seems like a nice lady and I'm sure she'll do New Zealand proud
Billip1
reply to 'From Ski Instructor to Royal Artist!' posted Nov-2012
Dave: I was driving up the M6 earlier this week en route to Glasgow. Up near Carlisle I passed a large soft-sided truck, bedecked in red with the logo "Wildschoenauer Bergbahnen" emblazoned across the side. I wondered whether you are perhaps investing in a lift for one of the Scottish resorts ?
Topic last updated on 15-November-2012 at 16:51