- Part Holbein’s professional Artists’ Gouache range - 48 unique colors celebrating Japan’s nature & seasons - High concentrations of ultra-fine pigments - No added whiteners—pure pigment opacity - Velvety matte finish with excellent lightfastness - Ideal for fine art and printmaking Celebrate nature through color with Holbein Irodori Artists' Gouache—four professional sets curated from Holbein’s renowned Artists’ Gouache line. Each seasonal palette—Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter—features twelve 15 ml tubes rooted in traditional Japanese aesthetics. The paints contain no added opaquing agents, relying instead on pure, finely milled pigments to deliver smooth, consistent coverage with true opacity and vibrant matte color. Their creamy texture reactivates cleanly for layering without cracking, making them ideal for fine artists, illustrators, and traditional printmakers. Whether used on their own or combined with watercolor and ink, Irodori sets offer an elegant, historically grounded color experience with modern professional performance.