1. It's best to avoid shading with black unless it's in front of a white background.
2. Avoid smudging with your finger.
3. Different styles use a certain amount of shading. Realistic styles use less shadows than cartoony style and anime styles.
4. In anime and manga, the shading is usually very dull.
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