A scratchy sketch of David Dimbleby, host of the long running BBC programme Question Time, which gives members of the British public an opportunity to ask their questions directly to a panel of politicians, and other public figures. The programme moves from city to city each week, and was once even recorded in a prison. Discussions often become heated, and there’s lots of venting going on, but Mr Dimbleby keeps everyone in check with his dry wit, and pointy finger.
I often draw from Question Time, aiming to catch all of the panelists on paper before the programme ends. Tonight’s programme is from Dover, first stop for many immigrants to the country, public opinion is divided on the issue of immigration, and it should make for an interesting hour.
Media: Steel nib.
Wow – the intensity of the eyes, from three different angles. Thanks for sharing!
Excellent drawings. He’s looking more and more like his father!
Thank you Sarah. Yes, it’s all about the eyes/facial expressions—I Googled his father’s picture just to check ;-) Best regards, Russell.
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You are a great artist. Keep up the great work.
Thank you Joann :-)
It’s beautiful! You have real talent!
Thank you Genevieve :-)
Fabulous drawing, so vibrant. Your linework is superb :)
Thanks Rosie, you’re so generous—always. Do you watch the programme? It’s a great forum for the public, and really puts politicians on the spot; Amber Rudd confronted by the consequences of Conservative policy, last week.
I don’t watch it often because I shout at the TV so much it disturbs the neighbours 😀
You should go on the show :-)
There’s a radio version that travels the country and Husb and I were in the audience when it came here. David Dimbleby chairs it. Wales is pretty left wing and our audience terrorised the Tory guy, Grant Schapps. John McDonnell, now shadow chancellor, was on the panel too. Brilliant guy.
Hey Russell, I don’t know David Dimbleby or the show, but I love your drawing and it’s vibrant lines!
Hey Leslie, yes sorry about that, I’ve followed the show for years, and drawn from it, so I thought it would be worth a mention here. Thank you, Russell.
Ehhh no apology necessary. I love your drawing style regardless. :)
“Etched in every line, is a truth undeniable”- Anonymus
Really lovely sketch, full of energy and emotion.
Thanks Aimee :-)
I knew it was Dimbleby right away without even reading. It’s a great likeness. Drawing the panelists is a great idea for sketching moving people given the fact that not only do they move but the camera angles change too.
Hello Laura, and thanks. Yes, it’s good practise. This was from a still, so I could concentrate on all the details. I’ll maybe post some other drawings from QT soon—do you watch the programme? It’s a good way to keep informed about issues in the UK, and they often have Scottish MPs ;-)
I used to watch it regularly – have even been in the audience – but I don’t know if it is broadcast on BBC World in America. I’ve certainly not stumbled upon it, though I don’t watch much TV.
Oh you were there! You can find them on YouTube usually—I’ll have to keep an eye out for you :-) P.S. Hurrah!—for not watching too much TV.
Man, you can find everything on YouTube these days. I will need to seek out certain episodes where the focus is on issues I’m especially passionate about. I used to be in the audience of current affairs programmes a lot in my youth. Thank goodness that was before such things got uploaded to the Internet.
I think people are much better informed these days because of the Internet, or misinformed perhaps?? Take care, and I enjoyed looking at your site, by the way.
Thank you for stopping by my blog. I think the Internet is an amazing tool for disseminating information – I just don’t want my kids to find clips of me being a pundit on a late night current affairs programme. 😀
There’s no shame in that, unless you had a bad haircut :-D
He’s on in 10 minutes
good pic Russs, hope you are well
Thanks Jo, I’m not bad thanks how about you? Did you get your animation done?
Yeh im cool ta, animation is almost fini, we premiere next month. I’ll be buying you a beer soon ;-)
Sounds good! Can’t wait to see it :-)
it’s always great to see your drawings
I’ll have to wait until someone uploads it to YouTube :-(
Eww that;s tuff