Ninety colours across the whole spectrum: soft tints and skin friendly shades, bright reds, pinks, oranges and yellows, a wide run of greens and 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.

Yes. Ninety colours lets you shade skin and hair with close steps from light to dark, give every character a different colour scheme and still have shades for backgrounds and effects. If you want a palette tuned specifically for anime, also look at the Arrtx 120A Anime.

Both are big, all round palettes and they share 60 colours. The 90A is the broader everyday set. The 120A adds a deep range of soft, pastel and skin shades for anime and character art, and comes in a gift box. Owning both gives you 150 different colours.

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.

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.

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.

Arrtx lists fabric as a suitable surface, and plenty of people use these markers on canvas shoes, tote bags and jackets. Arrtx does not publish heat setting or wash instructions, so test on a hidden spot first, treat it as decorative rather than heavy wash wear, and seal painted shoes with a fabric or shoe safe sealer.

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.

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 90A is a big palette that makes a brilliant Christmas gift.