Arrtx 30A Acrylic Paint Markers Brush Tip - Soft & Muted 30 Colours
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The palette illustrators reach for when they want a piece to feel calm, moody and a little bit expensive. Arrtx 30A Acrylic Paint Markers give you 30 opaque water based acrylic colours built around soft, muted tones: dusty rose, sage, slate blue, mauve, olive and stormy teal, lifted by a few brighter notes, sunny yellow, hot pink, a true red, violet and clear blues, plus black and white. Every one has a flexible brush tip that goes from a 1mm line to a 6mm stroke. Uncap, draw, done.
Kat, our Moorabbin store manager and a working illustrator, used Arrtx long before we stocked it and called these markers phenomenal. The 30A is the set that makes people stop scrolling. Muted colours read as grown up and deliberate, the look behind cosy slice of life scenes, vintage comic panels, lo-fi anime backgrounds and the quiet, washed out character art that fills illustrators' feeds.
Why the Arrtx 30A Set Is So Easy to Love
Muted colours are hard to mix on the fly and even harder to match across a whole comic page. Having them ready made in a marker means every panel, character sheet and con print stays consistent. Because Arrtx 30A is opaque acrylic paint, the soft tones stay solid on black paper, painted wood, glass, stone and plastic, and you can layer lighter colours over darker ones once they are dry.
The brush tip is the other reason people fall for these. Press lightly and you get a tapered line for hair, lashes and lettering. Lean on it and you get a smooth ribbon of colour for fills and backgrounds. It feels like painting, without the jars and water.
Made for Anime, Manga and the Con Crowd
If you draw characters, this set lives in your bag. Muted palettes are the backbone of soft anime backgrounds, quiet slice of life moments, rainy city scenes and dark academia fan art, and the dusty pinks and slate blues make hair, uniforms and skies look painterly without fuss. At a comic con table they are quick for live sketch commissions and badge art, and the colours sit beautifully on black or toned card under convention hall lighting.
The 30A shares only black and white with the Arrtx 30B set, so pair the soft and muted 30A with the bright 30B and you have 58 different colours for a full illustration kit.
How to Use Your Arrtx Acrylic Markers
- Uncap and go. No shaking, no pumping and no pressing the nib down to prime it. The ink is ready the moment the cap comes off.
- Swatch first. Colours can look a little different on different surfaces, so make a quick swatch card on the paper or surface you are using. When you first open the box, stick the colour card stickers on in order so every pen goes back in the right spot.
- Tip for lines, belly for fills. Touch just the point of the brush for fine lines and lettering. Lay the side of the brush down and drag for broad strokes and flat colour.
- Let it dry, then layer. The water based acrylic ink dries fast. Once it is dry to the touch you can go straight over it, light over dark, without the colours turning to mud.
- Seal anything that gets handled. Paper and canvas are fine as they are. Shoes, phone cases, props and gifts last longer under a clear varnish.
- Cap it, store it flat. Click the cap on firmly and store the markers lying down so the ink stays evenly spread.
Arrtx's own guide to its brush tip acrylic and OROS alcohol markers, with colour charts, care tips and troubleshooting.
Download the guide (PDF, 1.9MB)What Is in the Box
- ✓ 30 x Arrtx brush tip acrylic paint markers, 30A colours
- ✓ Two tier storage box
- ✓ Colour card stickers to number your pens
The 30 Colours in the Arrtx 30A Set
Arrtx numbers its colours rather than naming them, so each swatch shows its Arrtx colour number. Swatches are an approximate colour reference, screen calibration may vary, and colours can look slightly different on different surfaces.
Specifications
| Brand | Arrtx |
| Set | 30A Soft & Muted, 30 markers |
| Tip | Soft nylon brush tip, lines from about 1mm to 6mm |
| Ink | Water based acrylic paint, opaque |
| When dry | Water resistant and permanent |
| Prep | None. No shaking, no pumping |
| Surfaces | Paper, card, canvas, wood, rock, stone, ceramic, glass, metal, plastic, fabric |
| Safety | Non toxic, acid free and odourless. Not suitable for children under 3 |
| Shares with 30B | Black and white only |
| Refillable | No |
| Lightfastness | Not rated by Arrtx |
| Arrtx model | AACM-0530A |
| Barcode | 6974703123707 |
Getting the Most From Your 30A Colours
Muted tones glow on a toned ground. Try grey, navy, kraft or black card, or paint a dark acrylic background first and let it dry. Lighter colours may want a second coat on dark card, so let the first layer dry, then go again.
For crisp linework at small sizes, pair the brush tip with a fine liner. Finish with a white highlight dot in the eyes and on shiny surfaces and watch the whole drawing come alive.
More Arrtx 30 colour sets: 30B, 30C Skin Tone, 30D and 30F Metallic. Or browse every set in our Arrtx acrylic and alcohol markers range.
Questions About the Arrtx 30A Set
What colours are in the Arrtx 30A set?
Thirty colours built around soft, muted tones: dusty pinks and rose, mauve, lilac, sage and deep greens, olive, slate and stormy blues, teal and warm browns. A few brighter accents keep it lively, a sunny yellow, hot pinks, a true red, violet and clear sky and bright blues, plus black and white. Arrtx numbers its colours rather than naming them, and the full list with swatches is above.
Are Arrtx 30A markers good for anime and manga?
Yes, especially for softer styles. The muted palette suits lo-fi and slice of life anime, moody backgrounds, school uniforms, rainy skies and natural hair colours, and the black, white and red give you outlines, highlights and accents in the same box. The brush tip handles flowing hair strands and clean cel shading edges.
What is the difference between the Arrtx 30A and 30B sets?
They are two different palettes. The 30A is soft and muted, the 30B is bright everyday colour with gold and silver. They share only black and white, so owning both gives you 58 different colours with no doubling up.
Do you need to shake Arrtx acrylic markers?
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.
Do Arrtx acrylic markers work on black paper?
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.
Can you layer light colours over dark with Arrtx markers?
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.
Are Arrtx markers good for comic con and artist alley work?
They are a favourite for it. The brush tip is quick for live sketch commissions and con badges, the opaque colour pops on black card and blank sketch covers, and there is no shaking or priming to slow you down at the table. Pack a 30 set and a fine liner for Supanova or Oz Comic-Con and you are set for the weekend.
What paper is best for Arrtx acrylic markers?
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.
Are Arrtx acrylic markers safe for kids?
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.
What if my Arrtx marker dries out or the colour looks patchy?
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.
How do I remove Arrtx acrylic marker stains?
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.
Where can I buy Arrtx acrylic markers in Australia?
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. Pair it with the 30B for 58 colours with no doubling up.
(AACM-0530A)
| SKU | AACM-0530A |
| Barcode # | 6974703123707 |
| Brand | Arrtx |
| Shipping Weight | 0.5500kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.050m |
| Shipping Height | 0.050m |
| Shipping Length | 0.050m |
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