A compact gansai (traditional Japanese pigment) set designed for quick, everyday sketching, perfect for capturing little moments as they happen. The water brush pens mean there's no water pot or brush-washing needed between colours, so you can pick it up and start painting almost anywhere. Blend the six shades together and you'll find a surprising range of soft, gentle tones.
ABOUT THE BRAND Kuretake is a long-established Japanese art materials brand known for high-quality pigments and precision tools. Gansai (顔彩) is a traditional Japanese solid pigment format, prized for its soft, luminous color and ease of use, a great entry point for beginners as well as a familiar favorite for more practiced hands.
THE DETAILS
Includes: 6 gansai pigment colors with one water pen and black one fine liner
No brush-washing needed, water brush pens has it built in
Product size: approx. 9 x 1.8 x 15.8cm
Made in Japan
Sold individually
Deb's Note
If you're looking to start out with watercolor, this is a great set to begin with. It won't overwhelm you with too much color, but you still get a good starter range to work with. I really like the traditional-looking packaging too and it's small enough to carry around with you.
