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KURETAKE ZIG ILLUSTRATION WATERCOLOR SET 7psc. IKTB-25/7V
It includes a "ZIG Cartoonist MANGAKA 003", a "Watercolor Brush", and three colors of "Gansai Tambi".Gansai Tambi is a high-quality, solid watercolor suitable for all artists, from professionals to beginners, offering exceptional performance and rich colors.
Description
Kuretake ILLUSTRATION WATERCOLOR SET IKTB-25/7V
A versatile set for both beginners and seasoned illustrators
This carefully curated illustration set is recommended not only for beginners just starting their creative journey, but also for experienced artists looking to explore new tools for illustration.
At the heart of the set are Gansai Tambi watercolors — traditional Japanese paints that combine the luminous transparency of watercolors with the opacity of gouache. The set includes two pans from the bestselling Granulating Colors series and one pan from the Sumi Colors collection, which features a unique formula blended with traditional Japanese sumi ink.
Set includes 7 elements:
ZIG Cartoonist MANGAKA 003 fineliner
A highly precise, ultra-fine liner filled with water-based pigment ink, compatible with alcohol markers and watercolors. Smudge-resistant and eraser-proof — perfect for clean, professional linework.ZIG Watercolor System Brush H2O – Fine tip
A water brush with a built-in reservoir, perfect for sketching and painting on the go. A must-have for plein air artists and illustrators.Three Gansai Tambi pans: No.262 Sumi Blue, No.771 Aurora Red, No.775 Aurora Violet
Two empty pans for mixing and storing your own custom colors.
Packaging size: approx. 100 × 16 × 265 mm
More about the included items:
Gansai Tambi Sumi Blue
Part of the Gansai Tambi Sumi Colors series, Sumi Blue is the result of Kuretake’s 120+ years of ink-making expertise. These paints are inspired by the deep, expressive tones of traditional Japanese sumi ink. Using carefully developed techniques, Kuretake created a palette of six rich, atmospheric shades that offer depth, intensity, and expressive granulation.
Formulated with soot-based sumi ink and pigment, Sumi Colors deliver a unique combination of velvety darkness, subtle granulation. Add more water for a grainy, textured look — or less water for a bold, luminous effect.
These versatile paints are perfect for illustration, calligraphy, fine art, and traditional brushwork, opening new creative possibilities rooted in the beauty of Japanese painting traditions.
Gansai Tambi Aurora
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Granulating Colors are extraordinary paints that open up new creative possibilities. Their unique color-separating properties bring a magical quality to your work, where hues merge and separate on the page to create fantastical, atmospheric effects.
For even more exciting results, experiment with the amount of water and how you dissolve the paint on your palette before applying it to paper. This allows you to control the degree of separation and develop truly one-of-a-kind compositions.
To fully unlock their granulating potential, we recommend using textured watercolor paper — the more pronounced the texture, the more visible and dramatic the granulation effect.
These remarkable paints offer endless creative opportunities, especially when used with generous amounts of water. Water quality — including its type, amount, and hardness — also influences the final look, making every painting session a unique and surprising experience.
Perfect for landscapes, skies, portraits, and any illustration where texture and depth matter, these paints add an unforgettable touch to your work.
Their versatility makes them ideal not only for painting, but also for calligraphy, lettering, journaling, illustration, and a wide variety of artistic techniques.
Waterbrush
The ZIG Watercolor System Brush H2O is a precision water brush with a built-in reservoir, making it the perfect companion for outdoor sketching and painting. No need to carry separate water containers and brushes — this clever tool combines both in one!
Portable, easy to use, and incredibly versatile, it’s ideal for blending and softening water-soluble pencils, crayons, sticks, paints, and water-based markers. Water from the reservoir flows naturally to the brush tip as you paint, activated by gentle pressure and contact with paper.
Whether you're in the studio, at a café, or painting en plein air, this brush is a must-have tool for on-the-go creativity.
Mangaka
ZIG Mangaka pens are high-precision fine liners with a rounded tip, available in a variety of line widths. The range also includes Flexible brush pens with responsive tips that allow for dynamic line variation. These pens are highly regarded by manga artists, comic creators, illustrators, architects, and designers seeking professional-quality tools at an accessible price point.
Filled with water-based pigment ink, they are smudge-proof, lightfast, and work seamlessly with alcohol-based markers and watercolors. The ink resists erasing and does not bleed or streak — even when covering larger areas.
This set includes the ZIG Cartoonist Mangaka pen with a 003 tip, ideal for ultra-fine lines and detailed work.
