Margaret Lukas
Margaret Lukas is a contemporary Australian artist based in Redhead, on the shores of Lake Macquarie, NSW – Awabakal Country. A self-taught painter, she works primarily in acrylic and mixed media, exploring the harmony, texture, and emotion found in nature.
Her background in horticultural landscape design informs much of her work, inspiring botanical themes and coastal landscapes that reflect the colours and rhythms of the natural world. Margaret’s style moves fluidly between impressionistic florals and abstract interpretations of nature – each piece telling a story of connection, memory, and place.
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Acrylic on canvas
33cm x 43cm
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Inspired by the quiet beauty of Redhead Beach at first light, Night Fades Away captures the moment when darkness softens and dawn’s colour begins to stir across sea and sand. A coastal reflection on renewal, calm, and the promise of a new day.
Framed in maple timber.
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Acrylic on canvas
53cm x 73cm
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Inspired by the shifting skies over the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie coastline, Edge of Evening reflects the warmth and movement of dusk across the water.
Rich ultramarines, with windswept clouds of peach and coral, convey the serenity and spaciousness found along our local Newcastle beaches.
Framed in maple.
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Acrylic on canvas
40cm x 50cm
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Sunday Drive invites you into a quiet moment of escape, where a soft pink sky opens into rolling green hills and a path lined with wildflowers. I often paint from memory and enjoy imagining how the landscape would have been in earlier times.
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Acrylic on board
43cm x 33cm
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A celebration of Australian native flora and gentle stillness, Summer Natives captures the soft romance of protea, gum blossoms and flannel flowers, arranged in simple glass vessels.
Painted in expressive brushstrokes, the work balances softness with strength — much like the native plants themselves.
Perfect for collectors who love Australian botanicals and timeless floral still life.
Framed in recycled maple.
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Acrylic on board
46cm x 36cm
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This work focuses on the elegance of the hardy indoor Dracaena, a plant known for its resilience and sculptural form.
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Acrylic on canvas
20cm x 20cm x 1cm
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A celebration of one of Australia’s most captivating blooms, Prettiest Protea is a mini canvas that captures the sculptural beauty of this iconic flower.
Soft, layered petals unfold in luminous tones, balanced by expressive brushstrokes that bring movement and life to the composition. The protea stands confidently within its surroundings, being delicate and resilient with natural grace.
With its contemporary palette and organic form, Prettiest Protea brings warmth and elegance to any space—perfect for modern, coastal, or feminine interiors.
Protea is the recognised Australian native birth flower for October.
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Print on cotton paper
15cm x 15cm
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Banksia Gold is a radiant celebration of one of Australia’s most iconic native blooms.
Set against a vibrant blush-pink backdrop, the sculptural banksia stands luminous and proud, its golden crown glowing with warmth and vitality.
Expressive brushstrokes capture the intricate texture of the flower head, while layered greens surround the bloom with movement and life.
Inspired by the sunlit coastal landscapes of east coast Australia, this piece speaks to resilience, strength and natural abundance. The banksia flourishes in the harshest conditions, yet blooms with remarkable beauty, reminding us of endurance, hope and growth.
The contrast of warm gold against soft pink creates a contemporary, uplifting palette, making this artwork perfect for modern interiors, feminine spaces, nurseries, or coastal homes seeking a touch of Australian botanical charm.
Giclée Fine Art Print on 320gsm textured cotton paper.
Purchasing from Margaret Lukas:
I offer free shipping Australia wide.
International shipping will be determined directly with Margaret during the purchasing process.
My works typically ship out the day after their sale.
Most of my works are already professionally framed, and listed and photographed as framed on my website. If a work is listed as unframed, then I don't offer a framing option for that particular work of art.
I do not offer returns or refunds. I do, however, comply with Australian Consumer Law and, if an artwork is damaged during transit, I can refund upon return of the damaged good and claim insurance, as I take out extra cover per artwork when shipping. Please contact me via my website for more information.