(Part 2) Top products from r/alitabattleangel

The charcoal contrast looks great. I found this video which is very relevant to your drawing. It's a mixed graphite/charcoal drawing of the beautiful Audrey Hepburn. She has jet black hair like Alita in the reference photo.

Yes, use graphite first and then charcoal last. You can prevent smudging by using a piece of paper to rest your drawing hand. When you're finished with your art, you can spray it with a fixative like this which has a matte finish.

Here's a secret weapon to use for values: a value chart. Our eyes deceive us. When dark values are next to semi-dark values, the semi-dark value can appear much lighter than it is. Print out the chart and place it on the reference picture and all areas where the value changes on Alita's face. You'll get a sense of how dark or light the values are in the reference. Then use that value chart on different areas of your drawing and you'll know where you need to darken or lighten.

Here's another secret weapon: the proportional divider. You don't need to use grid lines. Actually you can use none or only a few lines. Some people claim it's cheating, but that's nonsense. You still have to draw the picture and it will improve your sense of proportion. Here's the dirty secret: many portrait artists will use it to check their drawing. They will draw it freehand, but will check the proportions with the divider or compass or pencil. Here's the quick video and here's the longer video by an art teacher.

I don't see many comments on actual technique, but I believe sharing ideas is very important.

Saved, thanks for the convenient list.

I have a question: I've bought a bunch of Alita merchandise, but from stores near my instead of the websites. (e.g. Ido's journal, art book, and both prequel and movie novelizations from Chapters Indigo, and the funko pops from EB Games) . This would add to the movie's profit too right?

Also, you should add the soundtrack onto the list! I bought mine from Amazon (but I believe it's from the official distributor Distributor Tom Holkenborg (Canada) .

Haha yeah! I got it!
(first run sold out, of course, only available for preorder now) https://www.amazon.com/Alita-Battle-Original-Picture-Soundtrack/dp/B07M6RW2HT/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=alita+battle+angel+vinyl&qid=1555195169&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Alita-Battle-Angel-Poster-FINESTPRINT88/dp/B07JN2HJRH

Somebody originally posted the link here or on the Gunnm reddit, I say "fit" as it was advertised as 18 x 28, showed up 21 5/8 x 28 :/

Ordered a Gunnm print for the original frame :p

Poster: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K5HWS2V?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Mario pillow: https://www.gloveandboots.com - website seems to be acting strange atm

Working on a better display setup, don't think the Funko Alita & Pip-Boy are being ignored! :p

edit: In defense of the Amazon Merchant, they refunded my purchase once I let them know the situation. But be aware, it is not 18x28 (or they had a bad day etc). I did have to modify the poster a tiny bit to get it to fit (frame is another Amazon purchase, 21 x 28, did some measuring and careful folding to get it right).

They still have a few of each size for the hoodie the back is the coolest!Ripple Junction Alita: Battle Angel Adult Unisex Hunter Warrior with Kanji Pull Over Fleece Hoodie XL Heather Charcoal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U0HW0F6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yGUOCbW0G9VKJ

The first episode can be viewed here.

Buy the whole 8-episode series from well-respected fan-friendly veteran anime licensers AnimEigo at the link above or from Mr. Bezos. Apparently if you are Canadian, AnimEigo has a warehouse in Toronto to cut down on the fees you have to pay.

Also, here is a music video from the series. Did I mention the soundtrack?

https://vimeo.com/77863257