Peter Adamič

Peter Adamič was a Slovenian painter who embarked on his artistic journey at a young age and refined his craft at the Academy of Fine Arts in Ljubljana, where he graduated in 1955 under the mentorship of France Mihelič. His body of work is distinguished by landscapes, still lifes, and dynamic depictions of nature, rendered in oil, watercolor, and drawing.

Painting outdoors was his true passion—whether in the Alpine region, Prekmurje, or the Poljanska Valley, where he lived and worked. His compositions are elongated and lyrical, infused with light and delicate color transitions. He was particularly drawn to Bohinj, often featuring Triglav in the background, and frequently returned to themes of hunting, fishing, and seasonal still lifes.

His style is characterized by expressive yet fluid brushwork—bold, rapid, and sweeping strokes that at times reveal the influence of his mentor, France Pavlovec. In addition to oil and watercolor, he also worked with ink and pencil, especially in portraits and sketches. He considered watercolor one of the most demanding techniques—by his own admission, he was satisfied with only one in fifteen attempts.

He was primarily a plein air painter, always with a portfolio in hand or a brush and easel at the ready. His works were exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibitions, and he actively participated in painting colonies across Slovenia and the former Yugoslavia.

Peter Adamič remains recognized as a painter of landscape and atmosphere, capturing both the simplicity and grandeur of nature with immediacy and a deep sensitivity to light.

Submitted by Gallery SLOART