diff --git a/jcvi/graphics/synteny.py b/jcvi/graphics/synteny.py
index 179d3560..94c78e53 100644
--- a/jcvi/graphics/synteny.py
+++ b/jcvi/graphics/synteny.py
@@ -172,7 +172,6 @@ def __init__(
         bx1, by1 = b1
         bx2, by2 = b2
         if ax1 is None or ax2 is None or bx1 is None or bx2 is None:
-            logger.warning("Shade: None found in coordinates, skipping")
             return
         M, C4, L, CP = Path.MOVETO, Path.CURVE4, Path.LINETO, Path.CLOSEPOLY
         if style == "curve":