This original acrylic painting on illustration board features the beloved anteater college mascot of University of California, Irvine, in a basketball pose. Created by artist Bill Mayer in 1986, this one-of-a-kind piece is part of the Budweiser college mascot program and is sure to be a conversation starter in any art collection. Original art live area measures 14 inches in length and height, with a width of just .25 inches, this medium-sized painting is unframed and handmade.  The illustration board is 24Hx20W. The vibrant colors and contemporary style make this a perfect addition to any art lover's collection. The painting captures the spirit of UC Irvine and its basketball program, and would be a great gift for any alumni or sports fan. While this art is not signed the artist identifies himself on the back of the illustration board. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of history with this original artwork by Bill Mayer.

In the mid-1980's Budweiser did a poster program concepted, designed and art directed by David Bartels, re-imagining college mascots from cartoonish characters to fierce warriors. Only the finest illustrators of this time were used. This original art is from this campaign. Unframed.

The additional photos are from a write up in Art Direction Magazine, October 1990, about the Creative Director, David Bartels and some other examples from the college mascot program. This piece is in the article.