Gansai Tambi 12 Colors Set

These traditional Japanese watercolors were designed for professional artists and crafters, but they can be enjoyed by novices and experts alike. The non-toxic, water-based paints are ideal for sketching, illustration, sumi-e, cards, and more! Each watercolor block comes in an individual tray that can be removed from the palette during use. The underside of the box lid features a color chart that you can fill in yourself using the actual watercolors so that you can see exactly how they will appear when used.

This palette contains 12 colors: Black (No. 20), Blue (No. 64), Brown (No. 46), Deep Blue (No. 67), Green (No. 55), Lemon Yellow (No. 40), Light Brown (No. 44), Mid Green (No. 53), Red (No. 32), Scarlet Red (No. 31), White (No. 10), and Wine Red (No. 36).

Kuretake Gansai Tambi are traditional Japanese watercolors designed for, illustration, sumi-e, and crafting, known for their high pigment load, creamy consistency, and vibrant, semi-opaque colors. Unlike Western watercolors, they act more like gouache, offering easy, fast rewetting in large, individual pans. They are ideal for quick, bold, and vibrant artworks rather than traditional, transparent glazing. 

Key Features and Characteristics

• Appearance & Texture: They are very creamy and often dry with a semi-opaque, matte-to-subtly-glossy finish.
• Large Pans: They come in large, removable pans (48mm x 28mm), perfect for using with large water brushes.
• Easy Activation: High glycerin content means they activate instantly with water.
• Not a Traditional Watercolor: They are closer to gouache than western transparent watercolors, offering rich pigment for a "loose" painting style.
• Application: Excellent for large surface areas and quick, bold, and expressive painting.