Forest Fortune blends bold color, woodland wildlife, and imaginative storytelling into designs that feel like tiny works of art.
A few years back, we partnered with Minneapolis artist Chuck U to create our Wild Wins scratch tickets and Minnesota players loved them. So when it came time for a new Artist Series ticket, we knew exactly who to call.
This time, we asked Chuck to draw inspiration from the natural beauty that makes our state so special, and he didn’t disappoint.
The new Forest Fortune scratch tickets are full of color, character, and woodland magic. Chuck’s signature style is all here - intricate lines, bold color, and wild scenes that make each ticket feel like its own little world.
When we asked Chuck which design was his favorite, he admitted he’s proud of all three, but the raccoon stole his heart. We get it. That little night explorer is pretty irresistible.
As if creating three new ticket designs wasn’t enough, we also asked Chuck to create a custom mural for our headquarters in Roseville.
We gave him just a few guideposts to work with - the forests and wildlife that are home to Minnesota and our commitment to Playing Our Part for our state. Then we stepped back and watched the magic happen.
The result is a colorful celebration of Minnesota’s wildlife and natural spaces. It’s a daily reminder of our purpose to work for Minnesota to keep our great outdoors great.
Chuck continues to leave his mark across Minneapolis and beyond. He recently completed a mural across from Indeed Brewing in Northeast, adding yet another splash of color to a neighborhood that helped shape him as an artist.
He’s excited to see Forest Fortune hit local stores, and yes, he plans to pick up a few and try his luck.
You can find more of Chuck U’s work at chucku.com, on Instagram @chucku_art, and on buildings around the city.
Forest Fortune is part of the Minnesota Lottery’s Artist Series, a collection of one-of-a-kind ticket designs that showcase local talent while generating funds to support Minnesota’s environment.
Because when art meets nature, and maybe a little luck, beautiful things happen.