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Arizona Ante by Suzanne Villella

Arizona Ante

Arizona Ante 1935 2560 The Tucson Gallery
Arizona Ante by Suzanne Villella
Arizona Ante by Suzanne Villella

Arizona Ante

by Suzanne Villella
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Louie! by Suzanne Villella

Louie!

Louie! 1922 2560 The Tucson Gallery
Louie! by Suzanne Villella
Louie! by Suzanne Villella

Louie!

by Suzanne Villella
Paintings

Bearded and buff, Louie the Lumberjack represents and supports students and fans at Northern Arizona University.  He was officially named mascot in 1964, although the lumberjack as a school mascot began in the early 20th century.  He appeared at sporting events in 1986 and wore his official mascot costume starting in 1988.

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Sparky! by Suzanne Villella

Sparky!

Sparky! 1922 2560 The Tucson Gallery
Sparky! by Suzanne Villella
Sparky! by Suzanne Villella

Sparky!

by Suzanne Villella
Paintings

Devilish Sparky has playfully and proudly been representing Arizona State University since November 20th, 1946 when students voted to change their name from the Bulldogs to the Sun Devils. In 2013, students, alumni, faculty and season ticket holders voted on Sparky’s current design.

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Cats! by Suzanne Villella

Cats!

Cats! 1922 2560 The Tucson Gallery
Cats! by Suzanne Villella
Cats! by Suzanne Villella

Cats!

by Suzanne Villella
Paintings

Wilbur the Wildcat was created by University of Arizona roommates, Richard Heiler and John Paquette, and debuted during a November 7, 1959 football game.  His original caricature had guns, which were removed in 2002.  Wilma the Wildcat appeared on March 1, 1986.  The mascots married on November 21, 1986, and remain a supportive and entertaining pair for Wildcat fans.

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Ace of Diamonds - Harvest Moon by Suzanne Villella

Ace of Diamonds – Harvest Moon

Ace of Diamonds – Harvest Moon 1923 2560 The Tucson Gallery
Ace of Diamonds - Harvest Moon by Suzanne Villella
Ace of Diamonds – Harvest Moon by Suzanne Villella

Ace of Diamonds – Harvest Moon

Part of the Diamonds Playing Card Series

by Suzanne Villella
Paintings

Autumn radiates with an oversized harvest moon slowly and surprisingly rising over the horizon.  Cooler temperatures, shorter days, fall colors and evening stars return.

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King of Diamonds - King of the Land by Suzanne Villella

King of Diamonds – King of the Land

King of Diamonds – King of the Land 1901 2560 The Tucson Gallery
King of Diamonds - King of the Land by Suzanne Villella
King of Diamonds – King of the Land by Suzanne Villella

King of Diamonds – King of the Land

Part of the Diamonds Playing Card Series

by Suzanne Villella
Paintings

Arizona is home to twenty-two federally recognized tribes and has been home to Native peoples for thousands of years.  The Nations continue to preserve their history, culture and way of life while also sharing their traditions with communities.

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Queen of Denim and Diamonds by Suzanne Villella

Queen of Denim and Diamonds

Queen of Denim and Diamonds 1918 2560 The Tucson Gallery
Queen of Denim and Diamonds by Suzanne Villella
Queen of Denim and Diamonds by Suzanne Villella

Queen of Denim and Diamonds

Part of the Diamonds Playing Card Series

by Suzanne Villella
Paintings

Arizona has a hardworking cowgirl culture honoring the western lifestyle, horsemanship, rodeo and charitable organizations, and just as involved in western culture as their cowboy counterparts.

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Jack of Diamonds - Jack of All Trails by Suzanne Villella

Jack of Diamonds – Jack of All Trails

Jack of Diamonds – Jack of All Trails 1925 2560 The Tucson Gallery
Jack of Diamonds - Jack of All Trails by Suzanne Villella
Jack of Diamonds – Jack of All Trails by Suzanne Villella

Jack of Diamonds – Jack of All Trails

Part of the Diamonds Playing Card Series

by Suzanne Villella
Paintings

Hikers can enjoy Arizona trails year round.  Day hikes and overnight hikes, canyons and mountain tops, desert lake loops and evergreen canopies. The 800-mile Arizona Trail runs across the state from Mexico to Utah. In Arizona, you can access different landscapes and wildlife any day on a hike.

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10 of Diamonds - Petros

Ten of Diamonds – Petros

Ten of Diamonds – Petros 1923 2560 The Tucson Gallery
10 of Diamonds -  Petros
Tucson Gallery is Proud to Feature Ten of Diamonds – Petros

Ten of Diamonds – Petros

by Suzanne Villella
Paintings

Ancient art has graced the stones of Arizona for thousands of years.  Petroglyphs mysteriously connect us to prior civilizations. Corn on the mountain represents meeting ancestors. Moving lines are water. The Spiral Sun represents life’s constant motion and seeking growth during one’s lifetime.

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