Yes, as extra colour. The 30D adds shades your other sets do not have, which is what you need when a cast of anime characters all need different hair, eyes and outfits, or when backgrounds and effects need their own colours. Pair it with a 30 set you already own for a much bigger anime palette.

No. Unlike the 30A Soft & Muted or 30C Skin Tone, the 30D is a mixed palette. Its value is that it adds colours the other 30 sets do not have, so it is the natural second or third set in a collection.

For moody, muted and lo-fi anime styles, the 30A Soft & Muted. For everyday bright colours with gold and silver, the 30B. For portraits and characters, the 30C Skin Tone. The 30D is the best add on once you have one of those.

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.

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.

No. Arrtx acrylic markers are sold as finished pens without refills. If a brush tip gets worn or clogged, Arrtx says you can gently pull the nib out and turn it around to use the other end. Top up favourite colours with single markers or a bigger set, and look after the tips by using light pressure and capping them straight after use.

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.

Yes. There is nothing to set up, the brush tip is forgiving, and mistakes can be painted over once dry because the colour is opaque. A 30 colour set is the friendliest way to start, and you can add another 30 set later to grow your palette without doubling up.

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. Already own an Arrtx set? The 30D is the one to add next.