IRVING, Texas – Charles Fazzino, famous for his 3D pop art, has been commissioned by the College Football Playoff (CFP) to create limited-edition prints and posters in celebration of the fifth anniversary of the CFP National Championship.

"We are honored to work with Charles to commemorate the CFP," said executive director, Bill Hancock. "His iconic pop art will dazzle fans of college football and our great event."

Fazzino's commemorative artwork for the 2019 CFP National Championship, including his limited-edition prints and posters, will be exhibited and available for purchase within Playoff Fan Central during national championship weekend. In addition, a selection from Fazzino's CFP artwork will be integrated into a "hashtag mosaic" fan experience, thanks to coordination with Luster. A three-day, family-friend event, Playoff Fan Central will be held on the second floor of the San Jose McEnery Convention Center from Friday, January 4 through Sunday, January 6. Details can be located at http://www.collegefootballplayoff.com/pfc.

Fazzino, a graduate of the School of Visual Arts in New York City, is one of the most popular and highly-collected pop artists. His artworks are exhibited in hundreds of museums and galleries in more than twenty different countries. Most recognized for his unique 3D art, Fazzino employs his signature style of bright colors and incredible detail.

"I am thrilled to have been commissioned by the CFP," said Fazzino. "The Bay Area, Santa Clara and Levi's Stadium are magical, and I hope to capture all of the excitement of the national championship game."

The 2019 CFP National Championship will be played on Monday, January 7, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, and will be broadcast live on ESPN. For additional information on the CFP, visit www.collegefootballplayoff.com.

About Charles Fazzino
Charles Fazzino is an officially-licensed artist of the National Football League and the Super Bowl (2000-present). Fazzino was recently commissioned by NBC Sports to commemorate Sunday Night Football to celebrate its record for "seven years of Primetime's #1 Show." Fazzino is also an officially-licensed artist for the 2019 MLB All-Star Game, which will be played in Cleveland, Ohio on July 16, 2019. He has also created official artwork for high-profile events, including the Olympic Games (2002-present), Belmont Stakes, Daytona 500, Indy 500, Andy Roddick Charity Gala, U.S. Tennis Foundation, CMA Awards, Grammy Awards, NBC's "Today" Summer Concert Series, and the President William J. Clinton Presidential Foundation. Fazzino's artwork can be viewed online at www.fazzino.com, as well as on Facebook (@fazzinopopart), Twitter (@fazzino) and Instagram (@charles_fazzino).

About the College Football Playoff
The College Football Playoff matches the No. 1 seed vs. No. 4, and No. 2 vs. No. 3 in semifinal games that rotate annually among six bowl games – the Goodyear Cotton Bowl, PlayStation Fiesta Bowl, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Capital One Orange Bowl, Allstate Sugar Bowl and Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual. This season's Playoff Semifinals will take place Saturday, December 29, 2018, at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic and Capital One Orange Bowl. The College Football Playoff National Championship will be Monday, January 7, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.