Entertainment
21 December, 2023
Artist in love with painting
WHILE Micaela Lukac is still exploring and experimenting with all different styles, sizes and colours, what she has decided is painting is definitely for her.
“I have only been painting for about a year – it’s a release for me and when I paint it’s very relaxing,” Ms Lukac said.
With no formal training or classes, Ms Lukac said she always enjoyed getting creative while growing up and has recently “fallen in love” with painting.
“It started as a random new hobby to rest the mind and quickly grew into exploring new techniques to express myself every day,” she said.
Ms Lukac opened Mucho Love Cafe with her partner two years ago in January, having lived in Cairns for 12 years prior to the opening.
She said opening Mucho Love had allowed her to share some of her Argentinean culture through food, while creating great friendships with the local community.
“And now I get to express myself further through painting,” Ms Lukac said.
“My amazing partner encouraged me to put my work out there and puts up with paint and canvas all over our apartment.
“My family and friends have been incredible too, sharing feedback and thoughts on my pieces and supporting me through this journey.
“My favourite part about this journey has been seeing people’s reactions.
“Getting to know people better by hearing what they see in the art has really opened my mind in many different ways, which has allowed me to grow as an artist.
“I like to see all the different styles and just looking at different art can inspire me. Time just flies when I’m painting and I’m still experimenting with my style.”
Ms Lukac’s love of colour is explored through her paintings and can be seen at Mucho Love Café in Edge Hill, where she has also dedicated a corner to working on her latest piece.
She uses acrylic paints and sometimes modelling paste to create a 3D effect, which can be seen up close in her café ‘studio’.
“I’ve painted in lots of different sizes, however my preference has become a bigger canvas as it gives me more time and space to connect with the painting,” Ms Lukac said.
“Although all my current work is displayed at the cafe, I also love working with clients to create their perfect piece of art for either their homes or for a gift.”
You can see more on Micaela’s Facebook and Instagram pages, aptly named Tus Colores Paintings
