Peter was born in February 1951, of an English mother and an Estonian father. He started his working life as a toolmaker, and designer of aluminium extrusion dies, but began to paint in 1979. Entirely self-taught, he turned professional in 1983.
He has an absolute love of oil painting and especially admires the masters of Dutch Painting of the seventeenth century, which is reflected, in his own work. In 1995 Peter paid a visit to his fathers homeland, in Tallinn the capitol, he saw an exhibition “ Still Life,” by Olav Maran a renowned Estonian artist. This modern painter who worked in the traditional manner, had such an effect on Peter that upon his return he set to work researching “Still Life” painters such as, Willem Kalf and De Heem.
After experimenting with priming his own panels and canvases with different colours, and painting with thick and thin paint and glazing on top, in the style of the “Old Masters,” he has developed a style with detail and atmosphere that is essential to his portrayal of fine wines, whiskey, port, fruit and cheeses. His is a laborious and pains taking technique, but his diligence is rewarded by the beautiful pieces he produces. In this modern world Peter’s paintings bring great pleasure to those who can appreciate and enjoy his skill and composition.
Peter Ado Kotka’s originals are in private collections all over the world.
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My Mate ?oil on panel 10" x 12" £845 sold |
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Oooh, Aahh?oil on panel 12" x 10" £895 |
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Where's The Toast ?oil on canvas 12" x 10" £845 sold |
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Pink & Whiteoil on panel 20" x 16" £2000 |
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Lurking In The Shadowsoil on panel 20" x 24" £2890 sold |
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In The Shadow Of Parkeroil on canvas 24" x 24" £2890 |
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1988 Vintage Tignanellooil on panel 20" x 16" £1850 sold |
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Illumination !oil on panel 8" x 10" £720 |
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Fruit & Margauxoil on panel 10" x 12" £845 |
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Strawberriesoil on panel 10" x 12" £845 |
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Saving The Planet ?oil on panel 4" x 6" £325 |
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Midweek Pleasures !oil on panel 18" x 24" £2750 |
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1er Cru Grand Cru Classeoil on panel 16" x 12" £1410 |
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Boxed In !oil on panel 16" x 20" £1850 sold |
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Elevensesoil on panel 8" x 6" £395 |
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Fine Wine Cabinetoil on canvas 20" x 28" £3850 sold |
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Within These Wallsoil on panel 10" x 12" £845 |
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Chinese Bowl With Grapesoil on canvas 8¾" x 10½" £775 |
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Amber Nectaroil on board 12" x 10" £950 |
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Lifeoil on board 8" x 10" £775 |
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Lemonadeoil on board 10" x 12" £950 |
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Classical Still Life With Fruitoil on board 12" x 16" £1450 |
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Boxed 'Belle Epoque'oil on canvas 14" x 8" £700 |
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Apples & Stone Jaroil on board 12" x 10" £950 sold |
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Classic French Winesoil on panel 20" x 16" £2100 |
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A Case Of Fine Bordeauxoil on panel 16" x 24" £3400 |
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Vintage Rhône?oil on canvas 20" x 28" £4800 |