Ready to paint with colors that change right before your eyes? 😲 Kuretake is back with the 2nd edition of their dreamy granulating watercolor set—and this one’s just as mysterious and mesmerizing as the first!
Launching on May 19, 2025, the “Gansai Tambi Granulating Colors 2” 5-color set will sell for 1,980 yen (tax included). And if you blink, you might miss it—the first edition sold out on day one! 🎯
🌈 What’s So Special About These Paints?
This set isn’t just colorful—it’s magical. Each paint is a "granulating color", which means the pigments separate into different shades as you paint. Instead of blending like regular paints, the colors break apart into layered tones, thanks to the different particle sizes inside.
Add plenty of water 💧, swirl it around your palette, and watch the magic happen. You’ll see the color split into gorgeous patterns right before your eyes. It’s like painting with mini fireworks! 🎆
✍️ Perfect for All Art Styles
This paint set isn’t just pretty—it’s also super versatile! You can use it for:
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Illustrations ✏️
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Brush lettering 🖋️
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Calligraphy 📜
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Traditional Japanese painting 🎨
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Art journaling 📓
Whether you're a pro or just love making art for fun, these colors are made to spark your creativity. 💡✨
🌟 5 Colors That Transform as You Paint
Say hello to five enchanting shades, each with its own surprise:
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Gen'ōshi (幻黄紫) – Starts as yellow and turns to purple 💛💜
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Genshisō (幻紫草) – Flows from purple to light green 💜💚
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Genryokusei (幻緑青) – Changes from green to blue 💚💙
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Gensuishu (幻水朱) – A splash of blue that fades to red 💙❤️
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Genryokushi (幻緑紫) – A blend of green and purple 💚💜
Each one feels like it’s telling a story on the page. And to make mixing easier, the set also includes an empty container so you can water down the paints to your liking. 🧪🎨
🧻 The Paper You Choose Makes All the Difference
Here’s the fun part—your painting surface changes how the color separates!
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On soft, absorbent paper like gasen postcard paper, the colors break apart clearly and dramatically.
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On smooth Kent paper, the effect is more delicate—like a soft marble swirl. 🌀
So depending on what paper you pick, your art can look totally different even with the same paint. It’s like getting multiple effects from just one color!
Article: https://www.buntobi.com/articles/entry/news/020793/
