Yes, and it makes cel shaded skin easy. Pick a light base tone and a slightly deeper shade from the set, lay the base, let it dry, then add the shadow as one clean shape under the hair, chin and arms. The range from light to deep means every character in your cast can have their own skin tone instead of the same default peach.

Thirty skin shades running from very light to deep, so you can draw a wide range of people and give each one a base, shadow and highlight. Arrtx does not print individual colour names, so we suggest making a swatch card when you open the set.

Yes. Arrtx recommends its acrylic markers for anime figure and model painting, and the opaque ink covers primed plastic and resin well. Prime the model first, work in thin layers, let each one dry, and finish with a clear varnish to protect the paint from handling.

Arrtx states the 30C Skin Tone set has passed ASTM D 4236 and EN71 testing, and describes the ink as water based, non toxic and odourless. The caps are small parts, so the markers are not suitable for children under 3.

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.

Once dry, Arrtx acrylic ink is water resistant and permanent on most surfaces. Give it a few minutes to dry fully before you touch it or go over it. For anything that will be washed, handled a lot or left outdoors, add a clear varnish over the top for extra protection.

Lying flat, with the caps clicked on firmly. Flat storage keeps the ink evenly spread through the brush, and a tight cap stops the tip drying out. The box they come in is the perfect home.

Arrtx does not publish lightfastness ratings, so we do not claim one. For artwork that will hang in strong light, seal it with a UV protective varnish or frame it behind UV glass, and keep your originals out of direct sun.

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 30C Skin Tone is our pick for anyone drawing people, portraits or original characters.