The Block Artwork by Angela Hawkey
The Block Artwork – Angela Hawkey
Angela Hawkey’s original artwork has been proudly featured on The Block Australia, one of the country’s most iconic and highly regarded television shows. Known for her vibrant use of colour and expressive palette knife techniques, Angela’s paintings capture the spirit of the Australian landscape in a bold and contemporary style. Her work has been described as vivacious, joyful, and full of life, earning her a growing international following and a place in collections around the world.
Being featured on The Block is a significant milestone in Angela’s career, highlighting the appeal and collectability of her unique artistic voice.
How Angie Describes Her Art
Angela (or Angie, as she’s affectionately known) describes her work as joyful, colourful, expressive, and textured. Over time, her paint application has grown thicker, allowing for more tactile surfaces and dynamic compositions. She uses a palette knife to layer rich, buttery oil paints onto the canvas, giving her pieces a distinct texture and a vibrant, energetic feel.
Angie embraces a playful, intuitive approach to painting. Rather than aiming for perfection, she lets spontaneity and character shine through, which gives her work its unique charm and personality. Her practice is ever-evolving, as she enjoys exploring new styles, subjects, and techniques to keep her creativity fresh and engaging.
Angie’s Inspiration
Inspiration for Angie’s work comes from all around her — from fond memories and emotional moments to the organic patterns and colours found in nature. Sometimes a photograph sparks the beginning of a painting; other times, she simply lets her emotions and instinct guide the brush (or knife). At its heart, her art is about connection — with nature, memory, and emotion — and she hopes her work brings as much joy to others as it brings to her.
Why a Palette Knife?
Angela specialises in creating richly textured artworks using a palette knife. This tool allows her to sculpt thick layers of oil paint, giving her landscapes, botanicals, and still-life scenes a dimensional, tactile quality. The palette knife gives her freedom to work expressively and intuitively, making each piece truly one of a kind.
This signature technique not only defines her distinctive style but also adds a luxurious feel that appeals to collectors worldwide — and it’s one of the reasons her artwork was selected for The Block Australia.