One hundred and twenty colours from vivid to pastel. There is a deep range of soft and skin shades for faces, blush and lighting, natural and fantasy hair colours, bright eye and costume colours, greens, blues, purples, browns and greys, plus black, white, gold and silver. Arrtx numbers its colours rather than naming them, and the full list with swatches is above.

It is one of the best. It comes in an anime themed gift box with inserts, there is nothing to set up, and the palette covers almost any character they want to draw. It suits teens and adults who love anime, manga, fan art and cosplay. Not suitable for children under 3.

The 60B is the anime starter set and the 120A is the full collection. The 120A adds many more soft, pastel and skin shades, plus gold and silver, and comes in a gift box. They share 35 colours, so an artist who already owns the 60B still gets a lot of new colour from the 120A.

No. Arrtx brush tip acrylic markers are ready the moment you take the cap off. There is no shaking, no pumping and no pressing the nib down to get the paint flowing, which is a big part of why illustrators love them. Just store them flat between sessions so the ink stays evenly spread.

Yes, beautifully. The ink is opaque acrylic paint, so it sits on top of black and dark card instead of sinking in and disappearing the way alcohol markers and gel pens can. Light colours may want a second coat once the first is dry for the strongest result.

Yes. Because the paint is opaque, a light colour goes straight over a dark one once the first layer is dry. That is how you add highlights, eye shines, sparkles and clean outlines on top of finished colour. Wait until the layer below is touch dry so you do not lift it.

A smooth, sturdy paper or card. Mixed media paper, bristol, heavyweight sketchbooks and marker pads all work well, and black or kraft card makes the colours glow. Very thin printer paper can cockle under wet paint, so go heavier for finished pieces.

Not on paper or canvas, where the dry ink is permanent. On things that get handled, worn or washed, such as shoes, phone cases, cosplay props and painted rocks, a clear varnish adds a tough layer and protects the colour from scuffs and sun. For small DIY pieces like keyrings and phone cases, Arrtx also suggests a UV resin coat for the longest lasting colour.

Arrtx describes its acrylic marker ink as water based, non toxic and odourless. The caps are small parts, so the markers are not suitable for children under 3. For older kids they are a great step up from felt tips, with adult supervision on non paper surfaces.

It usually means the cap was not fully closed, or the pen has sat unused for a long time and the pigment has settled in the tip. Arrtx's fix: click the cap on firmly, stand the marker tip down for 24 hours, then draw the ink through on scrap paper until the colour runs true. If it still will not flow, gently pull the brush nib out, turn it around and use the other end. To prevent it, always cap until you hear the click and store the markers tip down or lying flat. If the colour fades mid stroke when you fill big areas fast, give the tip a moment to recharge, as the ink feeds from a fibre core.

Arrtx suggests three methods. Try the gentlest first and test on a hidden spot: a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol, a cloth dampened with white vinegar, or a little toothpaste scrubbed gently with a toothbrush. Wet ink lifts far more easily than dry, so tackle spills straight away.

Right here. Art Shed Online stocks genuine Arrtx acrylic marker sets, bought direct from Arrtx, never a grey import, and we ship fast Australia wide from our own Australian stock. Our team are artists who use these markers themselves, so ask us anything, or come and try them at our Moorabbin store in Melbourne. The 120A is our top Christmas pick for anyone who draws anime.