Penn State Varsity “S” Wall Art — Football Impressionism Fine Art

What better way to celebrate Penn State football than with an original rendering of the iconic Penn State Varsity “S,” created using an actual Penn State football.

In this bold piece of Penn State wall art, artist Tom Mosser brings the Varsity “S” to life through his signature Football Impressionism technique—an innovative process where the football itself becomes the brush. As the ball is pressed, rolled, and worked across the surface, its physical characteristics are permanently embedded into the artwork. Look closely and you’ll discover football dimples, seams, laces, impressions of the Penn State logo from the ball itself, and even the air-pump hole—each subtly visible within the composition.

These textures are not added after the fact. They are the direct result of the game shaping the art. Every mark reflects the energy, grit, and tradition of Nittany Lion football, transforming the Varsity “S” into something tactile, physical, and alive.

This completely original art form has been commissioned for NFL stadiums and NBA arenas across the country through stadium curator Sports & the Arts. The Penn State Varsity “S” edition draws from that same professional pedigree, translating the power of the game into a striking, contemporary work of Penn State football art.

Each print is hand-embellished and signed by Tom, ensuring that no two are exactly alike. The result is a one-of-a-kind piece that resonates with Penn State alumni, students, and fans seeking authentic, museum-quality Penn State wall art.

Select prints are also available in person at The Student Book Store, The Family Clothesline, and The Old Main Frame Shop in State College, Pennsylvania—right in the heart of Happy Valley.