Fort Collins Artist Paul Lukes Creates Vibrant FoCoMX Festival Graphics

Lukes' multimedia work spans graphic design, illustration, and fine art to capture the local music scene's eclectic spirit.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 6:05am

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A bold, abstract illustration featuring jagged geometric shapes in high-contrast red and white, conceptually representing the psychedelic, '70s-inspired theme of the FoCoMX music festival.The vibrant, community-focused artwork created by Fort Collins artist Paul Lukes captures the eclectic spirit of the local music scene at the annual FoCoMX festival.Fort Collins Today

Paul Lukes, a Fort Collins-based multimedia artist and graphic designer, has created the promotional artwork for this year's FoCoMX music festival. Lukes, who works at the creative agency Bonfire Effect, developed a psychedelic '70s-inspired design featuring fortune teller hands, lightning bolts, and other symbolic elements to represent the festival's theme of 'making your own musical wish.' The vibrant, flexible designs will be featured across various FoCoMX marketing materials.

Why it matters

As a prominent local artist, Lukes' work for FoCoMX highlights his ability to capture the spirit of the Fort Collins music scene through a visually striking and community-focused creative approach. His multidisciplinary skills and passion for bringing people together through art make him an ideal fit for promoting the annual festival.

The details

Lukes' FoCoMX designs began with various conceptual ideas that were eventually narrowed down to the current psychedelic, '70s-inspired aesthetic. The central image features fortune teller hands with lightning bolts emerging from the lips and palms, symbolizing the festival's theme of 'making your own musical wish.' Surrounding the central image are various design elements that tie into Fort Collins and the FoCoMX festival, such as the guitar pick logo, Horsetooth Rock, and apothecary-inspired objects like dice and a crystal ball.

  • Lukes' work on the FoCoMX graphics began earlier this year.
  • The 2026 FoCoMX music festival is scheduled for April 25-27.

The players

Paul Lukes

A Fort Collins-based multimedia graphic designer and artist who created the promotional artwork for the 2026 FoCoMX music festival.

Kyle Eustice

Lukes' wife and creative collaborator, who praised his talent and growth as an artist.

Bonfire Effect

The creative agency where Lukes works as a graphic designer and creative director, and which collaborated with him on the FoCoMX project.

FoCoMX

An annual music festival in Fort Collins, Colorado that celebrates the local music scene.

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What they’re saying

“I'm a multidisciplinary artist. I do everything. For my day job, I'm a graphic designer slash creative director type. I do everything from logos to ad campaigns, and FoCoMX in particular was a full campaign branding, coming up with the theme and everything.”

— Paul Lukes, Artist

“My husband is insanely talented, and it's been a pleasure to watch how much he's grown over the past 16 years. Getting the FoCoMX job was such a big thing for him because he's going to be seen everywhere. He got to do a mural on a window downtown and just really kind of flex his art skills in so many different ways. I saw how hard he worked on it.”

— Kyle Eustice, Lukes' Wife and Creative Collaborator

“When they look at the poster, I want them to see that it's about Fort Collins, about local music, about building community and about not only finding your own taste in music, but maybe also finding your own voice.”

— Paul Lukes, Artist

What’s next

Lukes' vibrant FoCoMX designs will be featured prominently across the festival's marketing materials, including posters, banners, and merchandise, leading up to the three-day event from April 25-27, 2026.

The takeaway

Paul Lukes' multidisciplinary artistic talents and passion for community-building have resulted in a visually striking promotional campaign that captures the eclectic spirit of Fort Collins' local music scene. His work for FoCoMX showcases his ability to blend graphic design, illustration, and fine art to create memorable, impactful artwork.