This original Northwestern University “N” logo painting is a one-of-a-kind work of fine art, hand-created by Pittsburgh artist Tom Mosser using an actual basketball. Instead of traditional brushes, the basketball itself becomes the tool—pressed, rolled, and worked across the canvas to build the image through motion, texture, and physical rhythm.

Up close, the surface reveals the unmistakable fingerprints of the game: basketball pebble texture, seams, subtle logo transfers from the ball, and organic variations created by pressure and movement. These details aren’t added afterward—they’re permanently embedded into the painting through the process, making each Northwestern logo painting completely unique.

This piece is part of Tom’s Basketball Impressionism body of work, a technique he has used to create original logo paintings for universities, NBA arenas, and professional sports venues across the country in collaboration with stadium curator Sports & the Arts. The Northwestern edition carries that same professional pedigree, transforming an iconic Wildcats symbol into bold, contemporary Northwestern wall art.

The painting is created in acrylic on canvas and ships unmounted and rolled in a protective tube. Tom intentionally leaves extra canvas beyond the listed dimensions, allowing collectors and framers the flexibility to stretch the piece slightly larger if desired.

Each Northwestern “N” logo painting is custom made, signed by the artist, and created specifically for the collector. Please allow 2–4 weeks for completion and delivery.

This work is ideal for Northwestern alumni, Wildcats fans, offices, athletic spaces, and collectors seeking authentic, museum-quality Northwestern basketball artwork that goes far beyond traditional logo merchandise.