Frequently Asked Questions

 1. How do you create your art works?
Firstly I'll start by doing a rough sketch on cheap printer paper using a 2H pencil, I'll then pick the best lines and go over the drawing with a 2B pencil.
After the drawing is done I'll trace the outline onto watercolour paper using a light  table and a sharpie.
Once the line work is finished it's time for the fun part, painting the design!
I always start the shading / colouring with black, then I'll use darker colours like red, blue, green for example. After the dark paints are down I'll finish with yellows, light green, orange and pink etc.
I paint darker to light so if I make a mistake it's much easier to recover from.
Sometimes once finished I reline if I accidentally go over the outline with paint to clean it up a little and also add extra lines for finishing touches.


2. What material / brands do you use?
I always like to experiment and try new things as its important to mix it up however I use:
Speedball Super Black India Ink
Dr Ph Martin's Watercolor Ink
Daler Rowney FW Acrylic Ink
Staedtler Mars Lumograph Sketching Pencils
Sharpie
300gsm Saunders Waterford Watercolour Paper
300gsm Arches Watercolour Paper


3. Did you study art / design / illustration?
No, I am self taught but I am interested in someday studying to better myself, after all the day you think you know it all is the day you stop learning. You can only get better "the sky is the limit."


4. Do you mind if people get your art works tattooed?
Yes honestly, however there are right ways to go about it. Contact me for a custom design so its personal and unique just for you or purchase a print than get it tattooed.
Always try and support the artist, nothing could make me happier than doing something special than having that person wear it for the rest of their life.
Also research your artist and find someone that can do my work justice.


5. Could you design a tattoo for me or could I buy a painting you have already done?
Of course, send me a message on the Contact section or email  [email protected]
Kik - lostyearsartcompany
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL $30-$40 paintings.


Hopefully this has been a helpful "Frequently Asked Questions" page.
Want to know more feel free to message me!

Kindest Regards
Tyler Finch
Lost Years Art Company