GANSAI TAMBI Watercolour Paint Set 24 Colors II - Art nouveau, Professional-quality art supplies for artists, Non-Toxic, Made in Japan

Bought these as I've seen them on loads of YouTube art tutorials so thought I have to try them. They didn't disappoint they are gorgeous to use and dry really quickly. Nice opacity too. Will be buying other sets in the future. Great value for money. What I like about these palettes is that you know that all the colours will work together so saves you having to think about colours and mixing them.

Updated to add: I got the bigger set too. I just couldn’t resist. I am very happy with them. I’ve had these since last September and only just got around to giving them a good go. I got totally taken over by W&N and Daniel Smith and also my gorgeous Rosa watercolours. I felt a bit bad about it and they were so neglected. So out they came! I am having a lovely time playing around with them. I prefer them very watered down as I like to use lots of layers. They do this very nicely and you can achieve mixed colours through doing this. I don’t think they will replace my traditional watercolours as they do behave differently. You can drop them into a wet area and they do move, but they are different. I am sorely tempted to buy another set. Obviously I DO NOT need them at all …..

I absolutely love the Kuretake Gansai Tambi paints – for me, they almost sit between watercolour and gouache, which makes them really versatile. The opacity and smoothness are something else, and the colours have such a rich, vibrant finish. The glittery metallics in this set are gorgeous and add a special touch to any piece. I’ve collected all the palettes in the range because each one feels unique and inspiring. They’re professional quality paints that are simply a joy to work with.

I was'nt sure what to expect with these paints and was pleasantly suprised. They seem to be a cross between gouache and watercolour I've found them great for abstract painting and have created some lovely visual textures by letting colours blend into each other and splashing water on the wet paint, although colour run is not for everyone. The paint pans are quite large and the paint itself is very thick and creamy. The set I bought has more of the pastel shades and am looking foreward to buying more of the sets in the future as they are great quality paints.

Absolutely amazing. Decided on them as I really liked the colours but I was so surprised to see how smooth and creamy they are. You actually have to be careful with your brush as you can pick much more paint that you want. Definitely something I need to get used to. Really pigmented. Obsessed and will probably order a bigger pack for my birthday present to myself :) love love love 💗

I had previously bought the 36 colour set a few years ago, and I was so happy with it that I went on to buy a 48 colour set recently. I love the vibrancy of the colours. Excellent quality and quantity of colours provided for the price. My only complaint is that the metallic colours don't look very metallic. They don't shine as much as I would like them too.

I love the colours, they’re so pretty.

They’ve only just arrived so not used them on a project but having got the Kuretake 48 set I already know how they will behave when used. They aren’t as truly transparent as other brands. That said they are absolutely packed with pigment unlike others at the same price point. These colours are absolutely amazing and I can see that I’ll be using them a lot and they will certainly save me from doing a lot of mixing. Unfortunately I’m not overly impressed with the way they are presented the cardboard box arrangement doesn’t quite work for me. I use a white dinner plate as a palette so attach the colours I intend to use round the edge with blutack and use the middle of the plate for diluting and mixing, I’d be happier if they were in a tin box with mixing palette incorporated. Also in this smaller set there is no swatch sheet, just a very small printed area inside the box lid. I don’t think it would have added hugely to the cost to include a swatch sheet as they do with the 48 set. Despite these negatives the paints are of amazing quality and I highly recommend them. I’m not in the financial position to buy professional quality paints but these a certainty very close to it.

Estou apaixonada! É muito pigmentado e as tintas são enormes! Comprei apenas pelos reviews, e estava meio ressabiada, mas amei! Os aquarelistas podem comprar sem erro!

Maravilhosa!!!!

Great set, really pigmented and pretty colours, if you're used to more transparent watercolours, you might need to adjust the water/pigment ratio

Las acuarelas me han encantado. Son colores muy pigmentados, con los que puedes conseguir fácilmente desde tonos claros (mucha agua), tonos intensos (poca agua) y tonos opacos (con muy poca agua). La paleta de color, personalmente me ha gustado mucho. Vienen 36 colores de los cuales 3 son especiales. El blanco perlado, el dorado y bronce con efecto metalizado brillante. Los Godets que contienen la pintura son grandes (llevan una gran cantidad) y además con muy poquita da para mucho, por lo que realmente van a durar mucho tiempo. Las acuarelas vienen en una bonita caja al estilo japonés, de cartón duro y tienen un plástico protector que cubre completamente las acuarelas. En el interior de la tapa, hay para hacer el registro de colores. Todos los colores tienen el nombre en japonés pero también están numeradas, por lo que es muy fácil saber cual es cual. Pongo fotos y un vídeo donde pruebo todos los colores y hago la carta de color de la tapa, y otra carta de color en papel mixmedia, para que podáis verlas, ya que creo que una opinión visual es lo que más te puede ayudar a decidirte. Espero te sea útil mi reseña

Como creativa que adora las acuarelas para moodboards y ilustraciones esotéricas, compré este Kuretake Gansai Tambi Juego de 24 colores II, Art Nouveau colors, MC20/24V/NW por su vibe inspirada en el Art Nouveau –esa elegancia orgánica de finales del XIX que evoca curvas florales y misterios sutiles. Es un set japonés tradicional con 24 pans grandes (48x28 mm) en una caja compacta de cartón con overlay washi verde, lleno de tonos neutros y muted (verdes musgo, azules etéreos, rosas polvorientos) más toques vibrantes que se complementan perfecto. Lo abrí para un sketch rápido y me perdí horas mezclando capas suaves que capturan esa esencia onírica sin esfuerzo. Lo que me ha seducido en cada pincelada: Tonos equilibrados y versátiles: Colores inspirados en la naturaleza, semi-opacos que se diluyen en washes etéreos o se aplican gruesos para gouache-like – ideales para fondos simbólicos o detalles finos en mis diseños. Pans generosos y reactivantes: Tamaño pro para pinceles grandes/pequeños, se humedecen rápido y mantienen frescura días enteros; el acabado satinado da un brillo sutil sin chalkiness. Calidad artesanal japonesa: Pigmentos intensos no tóxicos (AP-certified), hechos con tinta expertise de 120 años – se separan para efectos whimsy y blending effortless. Portátil y regalo-ready: Caja ligera que viaja bien, y el set completo crea ilustraciones armónicas sin mezclas extras. Lo que podría afinar: Algunos tonos muted son tan suaves que necesitan capas para punch en papeles absorbentes; no granulan como tradicionales. El precio sube por ser edición especial, pero vale por la paleta curada. La primera vez que swatché los 24, un verde oliva se transformó en un mandala fluido que parecía susurrar secretos alquímicos – justo lo que necesitaba para un moodboard estancado. ¿Lo recomiendo? Sí, para artistas intermedios o ilustradores que busquen acuarelas opacas con twist japonés. Perfecto para Art Nouveau vibes o cualquier proyecto que pida armonía sutil. Consejo extra: Humedece con spray antes de usar y prueba en papel cold-pressed para washes mágicos; combina con fineliners para contours orgánicos.