Kuretake Watercolor Paints - How Good Are They? - Road Test them with me and find out!

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Жыл бұрын

Today I'm testing out the Kuretake Gansai Tambi set of 48 watercolors. Kuretake say that their paints activate immediately and don't need pre-wetting, and that they are opaque when used thickly and transparent when dilute. They also say that the colors are pure and highly concentrated. The set of 48 includes most of the traditional colors I look for in a range of watercolors plus some pretty pastels and metallics. And they are very inexpensive. So can they possibly really be that good? Well, yes, I think they are! And when you've watched the video I think you'll agree that none of us could have gone far wrong with these are our first set of paints!
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00::00 Introduction
00:28 My experience of Kuretake products so far and unboxing the 48 set
11:02 Testing the colors in the first layer of my floral painting
25:25 Adding a second layer to the painting
29:09 My thoughts on these Kuretake Gansai Tambi paints
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@pammayberry978 Жыл бұрын

Diane, I have just recently found your channel and am hooked. I want to thank you for making me brave. I have wanted to paint my whole life, but can’t really draw. To be honest I tried once or twice and gave up. That was long ago. Now I have found your channel and the way you talk about painting is so empowering. It’s for fun! It doesn’t have to be perfect! You can fix it if it’s not right! I have been purchasing some paints now using your links and recommendations and have tried my first little birdie. Turned out OK. Thank you, again, for empowering me to try and just have fun. I am hooked!

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Hi Pam and welcome to the channel! I'm so glad you found us, and really happy to know that you are finding the videos helpful and empowering! Art is nothing if it isn't fun! And you definitely don't need to be able to draw in order to paint! There are plenty of famous painters nowadays who prove that in every painting they do!!!!! Keep going with the little birds, who are very forgiving critters and love to be painted! Welcome again xxx

@cindicopeland9731 Жыл бұрын

Yes to all the above!!!

@likearainbow7501 Жыл бұрын

Pam!🎨 you go girl!!!

@carolyndaughton3373 Жыл бұрын

Pam, I know your message is meant for Diane, but I just wanted to say how happy I am you found her channel as well. She's really taught me how to paint in the most relaxing way. I've shared her channel with several family members and friends and they all agree, she's absolutely amazing and her style is definitely one of a kind. Wishing you happy painting!

@lindamello6457 Жыл бұрын

Love these Kuretake paints -- I have them and have used them also on black watercolor paper -- they work great. I love the colors ! Thank you for this video -- great floral for cards ❤️ I appreciate all your ideas.

@leecee2135 Жыл бұрын

Love your work, thank you for sharing and inspiring!

@marielouisedavidson4834 Жыл бұрын

Just bought these and love them! Great video. thank you!

@jenniemackenzie7271 Жыл бұрын

Thank you again, great seeing different pallets

@annschnurr7425 Жыл бұрын

You are amazing. Thank you for sharing.

@jannissen8146 Жыл бұрын

Very pretty and very tempting! Thanks for the review and for all your tutorials!

@marciahughes5190 Жыл бұрын

Love this Diane! These are the loveliest paints, gorgeous colours!!

@anickbelisle7214 Жыл бұрын

I am a fan you have so much talent and your explanations are so simple you give us the push we need to start, thank you!

@karendirmish2696 10 ай бұрын

I have loved using and learning more about Kuretake paints. Will look more product information regarding this brand! Thanks for all you teach! Karen Dirmish, learner!

@gerthelvey4198 5 ай бұрын

I love listening to you..sharing your thought processes…that helps me.

@Linda-qq5mg Жыл бұрын

How lovely! You created a beautiful collection of flowers from playing with these paints!

@juditszepessy4471 Жыл бұрын

Diane, I recently found your channel and I love your videos! Thank you so much for sharing your talent with us and helping us become better and more confident amateurs in watercolor. I enjoyed a lot to do your whimsical landscape, your recent birds and the three cats. I am very new to drawing and watercolour , and your videos are very helpful.

@carolyndaughton3373 Жыл бұрын

Diane, I love watching you open your new paints and I love your demo! It turned out so beautifully and as always, you make it look so easy. Due to your recommendation, I ordered a set of these lovely paints and they arrive tomorrow. I'm like a little kid waiting and I love it! Thanks for making every day brighter. Wishing you and your family a happy and peaceful day. xo

@jeanunderhill3868 Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed watching that and will give it a go. Thank you.

@msgail7232 Жыл бұрын

You said maybe a Christmas gift for someone...well, Merry Christmas to me!! I will definitely be ordering a set of these paints soon. Thank you for sharing your new paints with us!! I have Kuretake metallic paints, three sets of them-Starry, Gem and Pearl and they are lovely so I just know this set will be a keeper.

@karenhoward303 Жыл бұрын

Diane that's so pretty

@kimhurley7019 Жыл бұрын

Diane, I just ordered my own set of the Kuretake paints with your link! Found your little birds a couple of months ago. The rest is, shall we say, is history. LOVE all you do and I am learning soooo much! This is my first set of “big girl” paints and I just cant wait to receive them! Thanks you for your channel And love to ALL the critters and babies! ❤️

@annenglish2935 Жыл бұрын

Enjoy hearing about your watercolor journey from before covid... trips to Spain! Thank you for sharing this ❤️!!! You make me want to paint! A California Gramma ♥️

@susanjane439 Жыл бұрын

I love watching you. I have ordered several items off you Amazon list. The paints you are using is one I'm getting. Very exciting. I am brand new at painting.

@ThirdStreetCreates 9 ай бұрын

This was so enjoyable to watch! I felt like a friend was just chatting with me as they painted. I loved Frankie and the rooster joining in. Made the experience real.

@MadroneHumanRights Жыл бұрын

I have a couple of their sets of paints, I really like them. Love the big pans....

@rosinaburns7977 Жыл бұрын

Just played with my new set kuretake watercolours (18) lovely flower effects, great for an Easter/spring card

@dianawhitney3083 Жыл бұрын

Lovely. I have an older set - a bit darker paints. I need to make a color chart as so many of them look similar. These flowers are just lovely!

@keariewashburn4680 Жыл бұрын

Great video 😊 yes, acrylic paints I use too added some water too. I love all paints lol😁 this video is great for showing these paints. Pretty and thank you for your sharing your talents !

@Isaiah_61_7 Жыл бұрын

These paints are amazing! I love them. They have great pigment and they mix well. Thanks for your video!

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@mariacheung647 Жыл бұрын

Now I am really tempted to buy some of these, I loved all the demonstrations you did with them. Thanks for sharing Diane 🥰

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome Maria, glad you enjoyed the video! I think you'll have fun with them if you do buy some. I'm planning on using mine a lot!

@likearainbow7501 Жыл бұрын

🎨love! These colors , the flowers are so alive . I'm so glad you shared about acrylics too, i.want to chime in and chat with you😀 Thanks so much Diane - 🌹Scheryl from vegas

@MissCarol-gb3 Жыл бұрын

I was a decorative painter for 40 years…used JoSonja paints….they are acrylic . Still have some…they made it through an F5 tornado! Our home did not….she is an amazing artist! I am now trying my hand at water colors at the age of 78. You have been so very helpful! Thank you for sharing!😊

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Welcome to the channel Carol, so glad you are here! Sorry to hear about your home, that's awful. Glad you are enjoying the watercolor journey, it's very healing, and I hope to hear from you many times on here xx

@mariaescotto7666 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting us know that these paints meet your standards🙂. I will put them on my list.

@theamateurpoint8755 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always used water with acrylics too. These set is in my list of what I want to buy for years now. Thanks for the video 👍

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@coletteg.4548 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely ♥️ these watercolors paints !!

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Me too!!

@ritavansimaeys8226 Жыл бұрын

Lovely set and interesting that you can pull out the pans because I have a small desk to paint 😃. Thank you Diane 💐 You are so inspiring.

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Thanks Rita! Yes, isn't that a good idea? You definitely don't need all 48 colors in one painting!

@SuzyPowell Жыл бұрын

Beautiful painting! I have just ordered the set of Kuretake Gainsai Tambi paints :). Thank you again. This channel is just brilliant.

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much!

@kimmom7785 5 ай бұрын

I enjoy you so very much. This brings me back to center.

@DianeAntoneStudio 5 ай бұрын

I'm so glad!

@Nathalieroy2624 Жыл бұрын

Just bought this palette and i am in love. I think they are very versatile… i use them for Watercolor painting of course but also in my mix media work. I really like them. No expert but i find them to be high quality …

@robinharrold4969 Ай бұрын

I love my Kuratake set. I’m glad I bought them I took your advise had them for approximately2 years. ❤️

@DianeAntoneStudio Ай бұрын

Yes, I love them too!

@dreamalamb4259 Ай бұрын

Love the kuretake paint set ❤

@DianeAntoneStudio Ай бұрын

Me too!!

@sharonling-LetsArtToday Жыл бұрын

Love this! I have all the Kuretake. And whilst you say it sounds odd. Saying Kuretake Gansai Tambi just makes me smile. I love how it rolls off the tongue.

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

I'm getting used to it now, starting to say it so often!

@MysticalWren 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. I love your videos! I just bought this set for myself, for my birthday, as well. 🎉😊 Has anyone mentioned that you sound like the actress Nicola Walker!? Uncanny!🦋

@Awakenedgoddess75 10 ай бұрын

Where it all began…👩🏼‍🎨🖌️ our love of kuretake paints

@DianeAntoneStudio 10 ай бұрын

Yes, that’s right!! ❤️❤️❤️

@trinabarnes2807 Жыл бұрын

I was told that the word games means vibrance and tambsi means aesthetic. I have a set and love them. And those are the brushes on my wish list! 😅😆😃 Love your tutorials...thank you!

@posiesutton2009 Жыл бұрын

I received my set of 48 Kuretake paints! Also a gift to myself! I LOVE them! For every reason! So yummy along with my set of Drawell brushes! Look out for me now!🤪 Diane you have made my world wonderful! I have saved all (I think) of your videos to watch over and over, trying to take in all the things you teach us. I’m a very happy old lady!❤️❤️❤️

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Me too Posie to hear your happy message!! Your art is tremendously creative!! Have fun!!!

@posiesutton2009 Жыл бұрын

@@DianeAntoneStudio not lip service here. Truly, it is thanks to you. I have learned more USEFUL and INFORMATIVE things from you in the months I have been following you than I had in many years of creating art in many forms. Your style, technique and approach, as I have said before, saved me. I wish I lived down the street from you, so I could ask for help over a cups! This week I got 2 commissions for original art pieces done in my new style…your style. These are new people, not ones that purchased my acrylic works previously. I am so grateful to you. I know I am being redundant, but it is so important for you (and your other lovely followers) to know that it’s NEVER too late to start or begin again, or find the joy of painting! And YOU are the channel they need. I am seeing the proof in the many comments, that you and Tansin have created a treasure find! War and Peace epic over!!!😁 sending love and light.❤️

@lindaking9222 Жыл бұрын

Think I will go those a try

@deborahbovee9468 Жыл бұрын

There are so many "professional" or claim to be products that it would take years and lots of money to decide winners and losers. So, thanks for sharing your talent and opinion. I look forward to seeing your project every day.

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Hi Deborah, yes, you're right and I've hesitated for years over buying new materials. This is so inexpensive I thought it can't be any good, but the starry and graphite sets were so good I was convinced!

@So_salty 6 ай бұрын

So pretty! I’m trying to find vintage sheets that are like this

@patriciamcpherson4667 Жыл бұрын

Diane how in the world can you paint a beautiful picture by just dabbing the pain. It's absolutely beautiful. I have the these watercolors and I just didn't know if they were really good or not because they are such a good price

@cynthiamostacato7894 Жыл бұрын

Hi Diane, I have wanted to water color for years. I even have this set of paints, the Kuretake and have only done a paint swatch with it. I am loving your channel, thanks so much…..cyndi m.

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@jessiemontgomery5838 Жыл бұрын

I bought these paints and do like them quite a bit.

@sylviabailey831 5 ай бұрын

I just found out that the 24 Pan Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolor set fits perfectly into the smallest Masterson. Stay wet, handy palette.

@cindykirby7673 Жыл бұрын

Thanks I had fun today. Can you tell me how to keep the point on the brushes?

@keariewashburn4680 Жыл бұрын

Yes I have to learn when to stop messing with something sometimes 😂 I do get carried away

@barbarafilmer3325 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Diane, I enjoy your whimsical style. I would like to see some whimsical mushrooms, if you get a chance.

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

I have a mushroom painting coming up and there will be more!!😀

@sulagracehenrichsen6682 Жыл бұрын

Crazy about your style of showing off the Kuretake Paint Set! Can’t wait to swatch with reason! You never let us down. The cats, by name, the woof of the dog, topped off with the Cock! Perfection. Writing from Omaha, Nebraska.

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for this wonderful comment Sula! So glad you're enjoying the show!

@lisaturner2871 Жыл бұрын

Pretty! 🌸🏵️. I have a set and found them to be quite sticky and not great flow. Maybe I will try them again using the dot and smear approach. Thanks 👍

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Maybe try using a little more water than you normally do? I agree they can be sticky if you don’t use enough water, and I find it helpful to pick up paint and put it into a separate little palette to paint from.

@karenhoward303 Жыл бұрын

I've always either used water or gel medium with acrylics. I actually like water better.

@debraarbuthnott3380 Жыл бұрын

I paint mostly in acrylic and I always use either water or a flow medium - otherwise you would get a really thick paint that doesn't spread well

@jodirankin5901 10 ай бұрын

I didn't have the Kuratake paints with me so I used what I had and it came out cute. I do love the Kuratake paints! Interesting that you mentioned water and acrylics because I've tried painting straight with them and can't get anything good. With water it went better!

@DianeAntoneStudio 10 ай бұрын

Excellent, that’s really good to hear! People tend to think you have to use them straight out of the tube but that’s not what I have ever done. Maybe I should do a painting using watercolour style and acrylic paint sometime. That’s not a bad idea. Thanks for giving me the inspiration!

@iwantmy10dollars Жыл бұрын

Well I saw you pull out those shadow colors and thought… I like those… so I went to jet pens and looked at the reviews. All good reviews. While I was there I saw those graphite colors.. I ended up getting both of them along with the gold colors… Then I saw you pull out the big set of gansai colors and watched you paint with them. I’ve seen those paints many times but really had no idea about them. Swatching doesn’t really tell me anything. But I saw you paint a painting with them and thought, Why those are nice. I ended up with those too 😂

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Yay!!!! Congratulations on your conversion! (Sorry for costing you so much money!) I'm going to use mine a lot, and I'm now looking for the gem and pearl colors!!!

@KMercure Жыл бұрын

Haha, I was going to ask you about the graphite colours because they seem so you!

@sherryfurr9115 Жыл бұрын

I have this set and I really enjoy using them! For the price you cannot beat them. I mostly have M Graham, Daniel Smith and Mission Gold, but I like these just as much. Disclaimer: I am a beginner so perhaps I do not know the difference

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! I totally agree with you, and I've been painting with many different well-known European and American brands for years. These are different from those brands. They are somewhere between gouache and watercolor, and they are very clean in color and mix well too. Some specialised artists might baulk at them, but we are just having fun and learning! You definitely can't beat the price!

@StephanieBeal-xz7lw Жыл бұрын

I just have to laugh at your rant...my art teacher in high school said EXACTLY that "never use water with acrylic other than to wash your brush". And YES it was and has been very frustrating over the years. So now I am excited to try it with water. I used floating medium when I painted with acrylic.

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

I hate rules. Especially school rules!

@user-fy2mi5zh1p 9 ай бұрын

hello, franky! i want to see franky :D

@jeanunderhill3868 Жыл бұрын

Dianne - how similar are the golds in this set compared to the golds in the starry set?

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Not the same really, the Starry colors are more intense I feel.

@jeanunderhill3868 Жыл бұрын

I’m in Australia. This set is not so cheap. 😩

@trishs.4326 2 ай бұрын

I agree that’s how I did folk art lol

@trishs.4326 2 ай бұрын

With water or flow medium 😊

@nightlily3855 8 ай бұрын

Kuretake Gansai Tambi means bamboo vibrance aesthetic. 🙂

@DianeAntoneStudio 8 ай бұрын

Does it really? I tried translating it with google but didn’t get any result. I’d love to know how you found out the meaning!

@nightlily3855 8 ай бұрын

@@DianeAntoneStudio my son speaks some Japanese. He says that it seems like Gansai (vibrance) is an obscure and archaic word and kuretake is a type of bamboo.

@lyndamitton4496 Жыл бұрын

Where can they be purchased?

@DianeAntoneStudio Жыл бұрын

Here's a link! amzn.to/3y4vfB1

@lindamiller1921 7 ай бұрын

I have already ordered the Kuretake 48 set, the Art Nouveau 24 set, and a similar brand of paints, 3 sets of 6 different colors from Boku-Undo. I am new to your channel so I do not know if you have found the “shadow black” ones from Boku - Undo. I think that you would like them. But, in purchasing all of these, that is a total of 90 colors. The pans for both brands are all the large size. Have you found some tin or carrier for these large pans, other than what they are shipped in? To satisfy myself, I may end up having 3 trays that hold 30 colors each, 3D printed. I would also like to purchase or have printed a LOT of the empty pans since I have started making my own watercolor paints.

@DianeAntoneStudio 7 ай бұрын

Hi Linda, thanks for your message. I’m looking at the Boku Undo paints on Amazon and can’t figure out whether they are in plastic or cardboard pans. Can you let me know ? And I am wondering if there is much difference between them and the Kuretake Graphite set. What do you think? As far as containers for the large pans goes, I’ve put mine in two spare lids I had from the Meeden studio palette - it’s a plastic lid about 1 inch deep and about 13 inches square, and it holds over 30 pans leaving a large square in the middle for mixing. I show it in several recent videos like this one: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eOBpraR218q0gqs.htmlsi=3QM07JU-K_vGhnsP at 4:51. I find this does very nicely for my painting style, and I have used the bottom of a Masterson staywet palette for the same kind of arrangement for my Art Nouveau set, just because I happened to have these two items. I’m wondering where you go to get things 3D printed. What a good idea!