Adam Adamowicz (March 9, 1968 – February 9, 2012) was an American

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ist, best known for his work on '' The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion'', ''

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'', and '' The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'' at Bethesda Softworks. He grew up on Long Island,

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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 Fantagrafics 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 4''s development. Adamowicz died from complications of

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on February 9, 2012, aged 43.

Credited works

*'' Nightcaster: Defeat the Darkness'' (2001),

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*'' NightCaster II: Equinox'' (2002), Jaleco *'' Goblin Commander: Unleash the Horde'' (2003),

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Bethesda Softworks

*'' The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion'' (2006), Bethesda Softworks *''

'' (2008), Bethesda Softworks *'' The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim'' (2011), Bethesda Softworks *''

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'' (2015), Bethesda Softworks

References

External links

Bethesda Softworks tribute pageAdam Adamowicz's ''Skyrim'' concept imagesMobyGames entryAdam Adamowicz's post-apocalyptic ''Fallout 3'' concept art
{{DEFAULTSORT:Adamowicz, Adam 1968 births 2012 deaths American illustrators American people of Polish descent Bethesda Softworks employees Deaths from lung cancer in Washington, D.C.