Kuretake Gansai Tambi 18 Colors Japanese Watercolor Set

• Japanese traditional, solid watercolors for professional artists and crafters. Ideal for sketch, illustration, sumi-e and more! Water-based pigment. Colors include: White, Black, Scarlet Red, Red, Dark Pink, Wine Red, Purple, Lemon Yellow, Light Brown, Brown, May Green, Ocean Green, Mid Green, Green, Cornflower Blue, Cobalt Blue, Blue and Deep Blue.

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.