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Adam Adamowicz

1968 – 2012

American concept artist

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Lived 1968 – 2012 (aged 43). Adam Adamowicz was an American illustrator and concept artist.

Adam Adamowicz (March 9, 1968 – February 9, 2012) was an American video game concept artist, best known for his work on The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Fallout 3, and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim at Bethesda Softworks. He grew up on Long Island, New York and was of Polish descent.

Before entering the games industry Adamowicz undertook freelance work for Dark Horse Comics' New Recruits anthology and also worked on Fantagraphics Books' Duplex Planet. He produced cover illustrations for Malibu Graphics. He worked with Jaleco Entertainment, Inc. between 2002–2003. Adam started working at Bethesda Softworks in 2005. Adamowicz was the only concept artist to work on Fallout 3 and one of two, alongside Ray Lederer, for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim at Bethesda Softworks. His concept art and imagery were used in Fallout 4s development.

Adamowicz died from complications of lung cancer on February 9, 2012, at the age of 43.

Credited works Nightcaster: Defeat the Darkness (2001), Microsoft Corporation NightCaster II: Equinox (2002), Jaleco Goblin Commander: Unleash the Horde (2003), Jaleco

Bethesda Softworks The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (2006), Bethesda Softworks Fallout 3 (2008), Bethesda Softworks The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011), Bethesda Softworks Fallout 4 (2015), Bethesda Softworks

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Who was Adam Adamowicz?

American concept artist (1968–2012)

When was Adam Adamowicz born?

Adam Adamowicz was born on 9 March 1968 in Saugerties.

When did Adam Adamowicz die?

Adam Adamowicz died on 9 February 2012 in Washington, D.C..

What was Adam Adamowicz's occupation?

Adam Adamowicz was an illustrator and concept artist.

What nationality was Adam Adamowicz?

Adam Adamowicz was American.

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· Wikipedia: Adam Adamowicz

· Wikidata: Q4678617

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