What are Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolours?
Gansai Tambi is a range of traditional Japanese solid watercolours designed for illustration, painting, sketching, lettering and decorative artwork.
What set sizes are available?
The Gansai Tambi Watercolour range is available in sets of 12, 18, 24, 36 and 48 colours.
How are Gansai Tambi watercolours activated?
Wet the solid pan with a brush and pick up the colour with water. More water creates lighter washes, while less water produces more concentrated colour.
Are Gansai Tambi colours suitable for illustration?
Yes. They are well suited to illustration, decorative artwork, botanical subjects, pattern work and other detailed painting applications.
Can Gansai Tambi be used for lettering and calligraphy?
Yes. The colours can be used with suitable brushes for expressive lettering and decorative calligraphy.
Can Gansai Tambi be used for sketching?
Yes. The solid-pan format works well for sketchbooks, travel painting, studies and portable watercolour work.
Are Gansai Tambi colours suitable for beginners?
Yes. The range can be used by beginners as well as experienced artists, with different set sizes providing options for developing a palette.
What is the advantage of the larger Gansai Tambi sets?
Larger sets provide a broader selection of colours, reducing the need to mix every hue from a small core palette and giving artists more options for illustration and decorative painting.
Can Gansai Tambi be mixed with other watercolours?
Yes. Gansai Tambi colours can be incorporated into mixed watercolour workflows and used alongside other compatible water-based painting materials.
Where are Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolours made?
Kuretake Gansai Tambi is a Japanese watercolour range produced in Japan.