Fortuna Rodeo Poster Artist

Lucas Thornton

Lucas Thornton was born in and grew up in Humboldt County. He attended Eureka’s after school mural program during 1997-2002 sparking his talent as a muralist. After pursuing his Associates degree in Art at College of the Redwoods he worked at The Art Center and helped establish the Accident Gallery. In 2011 Lucas started painting murals full time with a diverse style and ability to tackle large walls. His murals include Humboldt County’s Courthouse, The Fortuna Mural and Arcata’s Murrelet Mural. See his work on instagram here, and here is his 2025 Fortuna Rodeo poster art: