How can I add simple shading to my comic strip drawings to give them dimension?

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Grade: Education Subject: Comic
How can I add simple shading to my comic strip drawings to give them dimension?
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Use darker shades of your colors to create shadows. Imagine a light source and shade the areas that would be furthest from it. Hatching (parallel lines) or cross-hatching (intersecting lines) are simple shading techniques. Focus on key areas like under the chin or around the eyes.