The Holbein Irodori Series of opaque watercolor allows the user to experience the rich beauty and delicate expressions that the four seasons of Japan bring to mind during spring, summer, autumn and winter.
G804
SHU /
Vermilion
Series A
G812
USUSANGO /
Pale Coral
Series A
G821
YAMABUKI /
Kerria Japonica Yellow
Series A
G823
REMON /
Lemon
Series A
G827
OUDO /
Light Ochre
Series A
G841
BYAKUROKU /
Pale Patina
Series A
G842
WAKANAE /
Seedling
Series A
G861
WASURENAGUSA /
Myosotis Blue
Series A
G863
TSUYUKUSA /
Dayflower Blue
Series A
G871
KIKYOU /
Bellflower
Series A
G881
GINNEZU /
Silver Grey
Series A
G893
GIN /
Antique Silver
Series C
G803
HIIRO /
Scarlet
Series A
G813
KOUJI /
Orange Yellow
Series A
G822
NANOHANA /
Canola Yellow
Series A
G831
TAISHA /
Taisha Brown
Series A
G843
WAKABA /
Spring Green
Series A
G845
TOKIWAMIDORI /
Evergreen
Series A
G846
AOTAKE /
Bamboo Green
Series A
G867
GUNJOU /
Ultramarine
Series A
G864
ASAGI /
Oriental Blue
Series A
G873
EDOMURASAKI /
Edo Violet
Series A
G884
SUMI /
Black
Series A
G885
GOFUN /
White
Series A
G802
BENI /
Safflower Red
Series A
G811
OUNI /
Orange
Series A
G824
KUCHINASHI /
Gardenia Yellow
Series A
G825
KIHADA /
Amur Cork Yellow
Series A
G826
KOHAKU /
Amber
Series A
G835
HIWADA /
Bark Brown
Series A
G836
SUSUTAKE /
Smoked Bamboo
Series A
G844
MOEGI /
Leek Green
Series A
G848
SENZAIMIDORI /
Pine Tree Green
Series A
G849
UGUISU /
Elm Green
Series A
G866
AI /
Indigo
Series A
G892
AKAKIN /
Antique Rich Gold
Series C
G801
ENJI /
Crimson
Series A
G832
BENGARA /
Iron Oxide Red
Series A
G833
AZUKI /
Russet Brown
Series A
G834
KOGECHA /
Dark Brown
Series A
G847
ROKUSHOU /
Patina
Series A
G850
MIRUCHA /
Russet Green
Series A
G862
SHINBASHI /
Geisha Blue
Series A
G865
KUJAKUAO /
Hummingbird Blue
Series A
G872
BOTAN /
Peony
Series A
G882
RIKYUUNEZU /
Rikyu Grey
Series A
G883
SEIBOKU /
Blue Black
Series A
G891
AOKIN /
Antique Gold
Series C
| 〔Series〕 | Series ( A, C ) shown on this color-chart sometimes change without notice, so please confirm when ordering. |
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| 〔AP mark〕 | Certified by the Art and Creatibe Materials Institute (ACMI) to be labelled in accordance with the chonic hazard labelling standard, ASTM D 4236. |
The Irodori 15ml color assortment is a selection of 48 of the most beloved Traditional Japanese Colors. Traditional Japanese colors find their beauty in the changing of the seasons, with delicate color tones based upon history and color names born from nature.
Gouache is an opaque watercolor paint that can be used in a variety of ways. When starch glue is added, gouache colors become stretched so as to extend the pigment, resulting in color that can be used as paints for woodblock prints. Irodori colors are rich & saturated even without starch glue and they help expand the range of expression and creativity.
Dilute the paint with water, then prepare the glue by diluting it with water. The glue should be thick enough to fall off when you lift it.
A dry woodblock will absorb paint, so first dampen the woodblock with water using a mist spray or a wet dish towel. Put two or three drops of glue on the woodblock, then paint on the woodblock with a brush, and blend the glue and paint into the woodblock.
Place a piece of washi paper onto the woodblock and gently press it down with a baren. We recommend laying a sheet of parchment paper on top of the washi paper to prevent damage to the washi paper while using the baren.
Remove the washi paper from the woodblock.
For multi-color printing, you will need as many woodblocks as there are colors.
Compared to the mineral pigments used in Traditional Japanese painting, Irodori tube paints are very convenient and easy to use. Irodori provides two types of gold, so you can use them in different ways.
Born in Chiba Prefecture in 1978. Graduated from the Department of Japanese Painting, College of Art and Design, Musashino Art University, in 2003. Completed Japanese Painting of Fine Arts Course, Graduate School of Art and Design, Musashino Art University, in 2005. Joined group exhibitions in NY and Berlin in 2007 and 2008, respectively. Since he held a solo exhibition for the first time in 2008, he has been currently working particularly on solo exhibitions. His artworks are presented as a specialty for the hometown tax donation program in Kisarazu City now.
The paintings I always paint seem to have Japanese feel to them. Irodori gives me the ability to feel close to the delicate colors that Japanese people have loved for a long time. It was nostalgic and like a fresh impression.
Born in Okayama Prefecture in 1969. Completed the Graduate School of Okayama University. Won the New Face Award, Shintaro Yamashita Encouragement Prize, the honorable mention of Issuikai. The Japan Fine Arts Exhibition (Nitten): she won the Nitten Special Prize. Solo exhibitions: she held solo exhibitions at the Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store, Tokyu Department Honten Store, and Ginza Gallery-Ichimainoe (One Painting Ginza Gallery). She is a member of Issuikai and a Kaiyu member of Nitten.
The Irodori color intensity was excellent and it performed well with Washi Paper. I think Irodori colors are suitable for painting with wood grain like we find in woodblock prints. Irodori colors are pre-selected for each season, which made my color choices much easier to determine.
Born in Tokyo in 1978. Graduated from Musashino Art University in 2002. Completed The Royal College of Art in 2005. He has played an active role in many exhibitions, art-in-residences, and workshops in the US and European countries. Currently a part-time instructor at Tama Art University and Vice President of the NPO, International Mokuhanga Association Japan.