Inks

Water-Resistant - Once dried, this artist ink exhibits water-resistant properties, making it suitable for layering with other water-based products like watercolors or markers Smudge Proof - Made from carbon black pigment, this black ink that is...

This pre-mixed, permanent ink is made from the same high-quality soot as our sumi ink sticks. The bottle opening is wide enough to load ink for most brushes, and its cap conveniently doubles as a brush rest. Dries with a slight sheen and absorbs into...

CG18 is a dense black ink with golden powder suspension. The black outlines gold on rice paper; the effect is more subtle on sized papers. Specifically made for Chinese art techniques, but suitable for all ink work, painting, drawing and calligraphy...

Liquid sumi inks are economical, convenient and time saving as it eliminates the need for grinding. Dries to a matte finish. AP non-toxic. 

These authentic Chinese drawing and painting inks allow for stability and re-solubility. The inks are intense black straight from the bottle and create different values when mixed with water. Mix with Chinese watercolors for even more interesting...

CM18 is a very dense black, water resistant ink that contains almost double the pigment of CY18. It creates unique tones when thinned with water and works on porous and less porous papers, including metallics. Specifically made for Chinese art...

This convenient liquid sumi ink is made of high-quality vegetable oil soot. Eliminating the need for grinding an ink stick, as with traditional sumi ink, it conveniently saves time and is economical.

Yasutomo vermilion ink is a rich, warm, red-orange color. It is traditionally used in hand-lettered manuscripts, seals, and ink paintings. It is also commonly used in Asia by calligraphy instructors to correct students’ work. This water-resistant...

This pre-mixed, permanent ink is made from the same high-quality soot as our sumi ink sticks. The bottle opening is wide enough to load ink for most brushes, and its cap conveniently doubles as a brush rest. Dries with a slight sheen and absorbs into...