Friday, November 1, 2013

Frank Skinner quizzed over art show



Frank Skinner has said lots of people questioned why he was involved in an art programme when he took on Portrait Artist Of The Year.


The comedian, who is better known for his love of football, presents the new Sky series which searches the UK for undiscovered artists alongside Dame Joan Bakewell.


He admitted: “I have been asked, ‘Why are you doing this?’ quite a lot.


“Not, why is Joan Bakewell doing this, but why am I? I am genuinely, and I’m not saying this because you’re supposed to say it, excited to be meeting a load of artists and watching them do their stuff.


“What about if we found someone who’s brilliant and that changes their life? That’s what telly’s about.”


Frank also said he would like to become a better artist himself, but didn’t manage to convince producers that it would be a good direction for the show.


He said: “I don’t actually paint but I wish I did. I kept dropping hints like, ‘Wouldn’t it be great as a sub-plot if I learnt to paint?’, but they wouldn’t have it. I’m still hoping it might inspire me to do it though.”


:: Portrait Artist Of The Year starts on Sky Arts 1 on Tuesday, November 5.





Frank Skinner quizzed over art show

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