Margaret Louko
(b. Kirkland Lake, Ontario | Lives and works in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada)

Margaret Louko is a self-taught Canadian visual artist whose watercolour and acrylic landscapes evoke the emotional essence of place. Raised in the boreal forests of Kirkland Lake within a Finnish community, Margaret developed a profound connection to nature—drawing inspiration from the rhythm of water, the quiet power of trees, and the vast beauty of Northern Ontario. Her work reflects a lifelong bond with the land and a deep reverence for the natural world, shaped by both her upbringing and her global travels.

After a successful career teaching high school sciences in Saskatoon, Margaret returned to the artistic path, embracing painting as a way to reconnect with nature and personal heritage. Now living and working in Niagara Falls, she finds inspiration in the Carolina Forests, the Niagara Escarpment, and the vibrant local arts community, including the Niagara Plein Air group.

Margaret’s artistic sensibility blends Nordic simplicity with the atmospheric softness of the French Impressionists, the iconic vision of the Group of Seven, and the warm light of the Tuscan countryside. Her work is guided by an appreciation for simplicity, light, and emotional resonance. Influenced by online instruction from internationally respected artists such as Oliver Pyle, John Davidson, Jed Dorsey, and Dianna Shyne, she continues to evolve her technique and deepen her creative expression.

Collectors are drawn to Margaret Louko’s work for its calm, memory-rich quality and its ability to translate landscape into feeling—making her paintings ideal for personal and contemplative spaces.