Went back for another attempt at the shading style Im going for, and I think Im on the right track! I also added a colored version, just to see how the shading can apply in a filled version.
NOTES TO KEEP:
+ Light coloring on the edges looks much better, might keep it that way
+ Shading technique from the last image refined, fits the Mono-tone and filled versions more smoothly.
+ Keeping Mono-tone shades to 2-3, maybe some slight shades for specific skin color, but nothing more
NOTES TO DITCH :
- Some of the light edges look kinda weird on certain tones, have more caution to where to put them, instead of everywhere
NOTES FOR NEXT ATTEMPT :
= Apply the same technique to a BG as well, keep the FG more defined and in focus
I'll post the main test of this tomorrow on twitter for a wide opinion, but the other one, along with the extra Nero stuff will sty on here methinks. Lemme know your thoughts!