Gansai Tambi Watercolor Set 24 Colors Art Nouveau

The Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor Set of 24 Colors is a premium Japanese watercolor collection inspired by the Art Nouveau movement of the 19th–20th century. Created to celebrate Kuretake’s 120th anniversary, this set features rich, highly pigmented colors with a smooth, creamy consistency. Handmade using traditional techniques, these paints deliver exceptional performance for artists, illustrators, and hobbyists across a wide range of artistic styles.

Key Features

• 24 richly pigmented watercolor shades inspired by Art Nouveau
• High pigment concentration for vibrant and saturated colors
• Smooth, creamy consistency for effortless application
• Handmade using traditional Japanese techniques
• Excellent blending and ink-like wash effects
• Performs well on both light and dark paper
• Vegan formulation with no honey or animal by-products
• Non-toxic and ACMI AP certified for safe use

Detailed Feature Sections

Art Nouveau Inspired Color Palette
This exclusive 24-color set is designed around the elegance of the Art Nouveau era, offering a refined palette that enhances both decorative and fine art compositions. The colors are harmonious, expressive, and ideal for creating visually striking artwork.

High Pigment Concentration and Opacity
By minimizing unnecessary fillers, these paints achieve a higher pigment load than many traditional watercolors. This results in intense, saturated colors with greater opacity, allowing artists to achieve bold results and strong coverage.

Smooth and Creamy Application
The paints dissolve بسهولة in water and offer a smooth, creamy texture that transfers effortlessly from pan to brush to paper. This ensures consistent flow, making both washes and detailed work easier to execute.

Traditional Japanese Craftsmanship
Produced using methods similar to traditional Sumi ink manufacturing, these watercolors create beautiful soft edges and subtle gradients. The ink-like flow enhances expressive techniques such as sumi-e and etegami painting.

Versatile Performance Across Surfaces
Gansai Tambi watercolors perform exceptionally well on various paper types, including dark surfaces. Their opacity and vibrancy make them suitable for both traditional watercolor techniques and modern mixed media work.

Safe and Vegan Formulation
These paints are vegan, containing no honey or animal-derived ingredients. Certified by ACMI AP, they are non-toxic and safe for use by artists of all levels, including children.

Suitable Applications

• Illustration and fine art painting
• Sumi-e and traditional Japanese painting
• Calligraphy and brush lettering
• Decorative and Art Nouveau-style artwork
• Mixed media and experimental techniques

Product Specifications

• Brand: Kuretake
• Product Line: Gansai Tambi
• Type: Watercolor Paint Set
• Number of Colors: 24
• Theme: Art Nouveau Edition
• Format: Pan set
• Certification: ACMI AP (Non-toxic)
• Formulation: Vegan (no honey or animal by-products)
• Origin: Made in Japan

Ideal For

• Professional artists and illustrators
• Art students and beginners
• Calligraphy and lettering artists
• Traditional Japanese art practitioners
• Hobbyists and craft enthusiasts