Our online store now offers a Japanese-style painting set for beginners.
Firstly, some people may wonder what Japanese painting is really about.”
Japanese painting is one of the traditional painting styles that use a mixture of animal glue and mineral pigments.
It may seem to be complicated, but the actual process is simple.
All you need to do is mix mineral pigments and adhesive (medium) called “animal glue”.
Now you can experience the world of mineral pigments easily!
For beginners, we recommend this PIGMENT TOKYO’s Original 12 Colors Set.
We are offering both natural mineral pigments and Shin-iwa (artificial) mineral pigments.
Let’s see the difference between the two.
As the name suggests, natural mineral pigments are made from crushed ores, so they have more natural tints.
On the contrary, Shin-iwa pigments (artificial mineral pigment) are made of ground colored synthetic pigments. The modern color of Shin-iwa pigments has a sense of Japanese elegance, but is also perfect for gorgeous expressions.
By comparing the same color of Gunjo (azurite blue), we can see the difference.
While the texture of natural pigment is rough, the Shin-iwa pigment produces matte texture and color.
Natural Gunjo (No.9) with double application.
Shin-iwa Gunjo (No.9) with double application. Can you see the difference?
After you purchase this set, all you need is to prepare water and paper.
It contains animal glue, plum palette, and brush which were selected by PIGMENT TOKYO’s art material experts.
An animal glue, a plum palette, and a brush are included in the original set.
The 12 color set of natural mineral pigments includes these colors.
The 12 colors set of Shin-iwa has these colors.
Which set is your favorite?
Let’s draw and express freely as you feel!
Art Materials Expert at PIGMENT TOKYO
Akira Oya
Born in 1989 in Tokyo. Master of Fine Art and Design at Nihon University College of Art.
He also continues his career as a visual artist.
Born in 1989 in Tokyo. Master of Fine Art and Design at Nihon University College of Art.
He also continues his career as a visual artist.