Pozniak Lion

Football Impressionism Inspired by Pride and Penn State Tradition

This original fine art painting is created using my signature Football Impressionism technique — building the image by physically rolling and painting with an actual football rather than traditional brushes.

The lion is inspired by the Pozniak Lion, created by Penn State alumnus Raymond Pozniak. He designed it not for recognition, but out of pure love for the university. The symbol became an expression of pride, loyalty, and Penn State tradition — values that continue today through the Penn State Lion Ambassadors.

This painting is not a redesign or reinterpretation. It is an artist-to-artist tribute — honoring Pozniak’s original vision while embedding the physical texture, seams, and motion of the game directly into the surface of the work.

It’s a conversation between eras: tradition, athletics, and fine art brought together through process.

Commission a Custom Pozniak Lion Painting

Each piece is created from scratch in the same Football Impressionism style shown here.

Standard Size: 3 ft × 4 ft acrylic on canvas
Optional Size: Up to 4 ft × 5 ft
Medium: Acrylic
Technique: Created with an actual football

Every painting is a one-of-a-kind original — no prints or reproductions.

If you’re interested in commissioning a Pozniak Lion Football Impressionism painting or discussing size and timeline, feel free to reach out.