Exploring gestures and materials.

To each their own point of entry.

Here you will find all the selected art materials and tools, whether you are starting out , exploring or looking to give as a gift.
Everything is integrated according to a logic of use: prepare, work the material, create.

Where to start

Set a framework.

Preparation items

Before creation, a stable framework must be established. This section includes:
Workshop incense, gong fu tea preparation, objects that promote concentration.

These are elements designed to create the conditions for artistic work . They are not decorative.

Preparation items

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Enter the gesture

Practice.
batons d'encre, motif poissons

Ink work & calligraphy

The heart of Ikane .

Ink sticks, textured papers, paintbrushes,
inkwells, small bowls, calligraphy mats.

Working with solid ink allows for progressive control of the color and intensity of the line or wash.

The gesture adjusts the material.

Calligraphy

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crayons huiles

Drawing, coloring and illustration

Graphite pencils, colored pencils, watercolor pencils.
Textured papers, sketchbooks, suitable pads.

The choice of paper is crucial; grain, absorbency and resistance all influence accuracy.

Paint, acrylic, oil, watercolor or gouache.

Watercolor, oil painting and supports suitable for both water-based and oil-based techniques.

The choice of materials influences the precision, patience, and consistency of the pictorial gesture.

Pottery sculpture: modeling and working with the material

Modeling, sculpting and pottery tools, shaping, cutting and detailing instruments.

Working with materials engages the body.
The precision of the tools determines the shape.

Sculpture

carnet en cuir vue de coté

Writing

Wooden pens, notebooks and writing materials designed for everyday writing, note-taking and creative work.

Simple and durable tools, suitable for regular use.

Ikane is a shop specializing in art supplies organized around the art of gesture:
Ink sticks, graphite pencils and wooden pens, xuan papers, writing notebooks, drawing supports, watercolor and oil paints, studio incense, gong fu tea preparation.

Tools designed for real, sustainable and controlled practice.

Understand before choosing

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