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Agnès ErnoultJuliet Percival MedicalDena CooperLiz PepperellJyotirmayee PatraNatalia SanabriaAlison KerryPetra DufkovaPJ KaiowaEsther StimphatCaroline ChurchRohan EasonBob VenablesNadia FlowerSveta DoroshevaReiko KatoKathryn RathkePaperfaceMartin Hargreaves Black and WhiteMartin Hargreaves ColorCat SimsMotion ClubJohn HolderRuth PalmerEllie ComptonPatrick RoscheLauren Mortimer PencilsTavo MontanezBecca ThorneKelly SmithMartha von MaydellChrissy LauCara WangJessine HeinMike HallAndressa MeissnerZoë More OFerrallEmily RobertsonSvetlana MolodchenkoJacob SteadStudio DucoVince RayKatharina MadestaJulia Prokhotskaya In Black And WhiteJuliet PercivalCarles Garcia O'Dowd
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Agnès Ernoult Black & White Illustrator from France
Mystical Bearded Character Illustration
Agnès Ernoult
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Black and white cartoon skeleton wearing a cap with exaggerated eyes
Skeleton Character Wearing Cap
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Black and white sketch of a haunted house with eerie trees
Haunted House Illustration from Boldemorve
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Man resting on lounge chair under palm trees with fan and drinks nearby
Man Relaxing on Lounge Chair with Fan
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Whimsical black and white drawing of a wide-eyed girl holding fire
Whimsical Victorian Woman Holding Fire
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Juliet Percival Medical Black & White Illustrator from United Kingdom
Back Muscles and Spine Anatomy
Juliet Percival Medical
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vascular dementia, anatomy, face, head, cerebral circulation
Vascular Dementia
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Accupressure' from 'The Baby-Making Bible' by Emma Cannon
Acupressure 1
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Acupressure2' from 'The Baby-Making Bible'  for hand
Acupressure 2
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Artwork of Female Reproductive Organs
Female Reproductive Organs
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Dena Cooper Black & White Illustrator from United States
Leah Johnson Portrait for Kirkus Reviews
Dena Cooper
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Illustration of Braun and Vitsoe designed items by Dena Cooper
Braun and Vitsoe Design Collection
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Self-created portrait of Kamala Harris
Portrait of Kamala Harris with American Flag
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Pencil sketch of a modern house designed by Corbusier by Dena Cooper
Modern House Sketch by Corbusier
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Discover a captivating digital pencil portrait of Angela Davis
Pencil Portrait of Angela Davis
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Liz Pepperell Black & White Illustrator from UK
Castle with Starry Sky and Moon
Liz Pepperell
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Wood engraving artwork of female shooter
Woman Aiming Rifle in Dress
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Black and white drawing of quince fruit
Botanical Illustration of Pears
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Black and white illustration of floral
Detailed Botanical Drawing of Flower and Pods
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Wood engraving art of a garden tree
Topiary with Central Tree in Square Hedge
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Jyotirmayee Patra Black & White Illustrator from India
Free your Soul
Jyotirmayee Patra
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Late Night Inspiration hand-lettered art piece.
Late Night Inspiration
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Lettering illustration of "Love"
Love
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Animal illustration by jyotirmayee Patra
Hand-Lettered Prints
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Hand lettered quotes for the daily dose of inspiration
Hand-Lettered Prints
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Natalia Sanabria Black & White Illustrator from Costa Rica
Black and White Fashion Illustration
Natalia Sanabria
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Monochrome sketch of woman with stylized hair and geometric earrings
Black and White Portrait of Woman
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Woman sitting near washing machine with folded clothes on counter
Woman in Kitchen with Laundry
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Black and white fashion illustration of two models in coats
Monochrome Fashion Illustration of Models
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Sketches of four different female faces with varied hairstyles in pencil drawing
Pencil Sketches of Four Female Faces
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Alison Kerry Black & White Illustrator from United States
Campfire Scene with Two People Roasting Marshmallo
Alison Kerry
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Girl on a hoverboard with falling autumn leaves by Alison Kerry
Girl Riding Hoverboard with Falling Leaves
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Woman washing vintage car while child plays nearby by Alison Kerry
Vintage Car Wash with Kayak Illustration
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Woman looking through a telescope at stars in night sky by Alison Kerry
Woman Observing Stars Through Telescope
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Woman with long hair sitting at a vanity mirror putting on earrings by Alison Kerry
Woman at Vanity Mirror with Jewelry
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Petra Dufkova Black & White Illustrator from Deutschland
Eiffel Tower Black and White Illustration
Petra Dufkova
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watercolor art of people
Portrait of Two Men in Black and White
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Watercolor dripping fashion art
Abstract Portrait with Floral Elements
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Illustration Dalmatiner
Dalmatiner
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Line illustration of music notes
Abstract Musical Notes Composition

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More about black and white illustration

In a world where we are often dazzled by colourful communications, sometimes it’s nice to get back to basics. That’s when black and white illustration is very effective. It’s a way of capturing an idea clearly and succinctly, getting straight to the point. No dazzle. No confusion. That’s not to say black and white illustration can’t convey a tone or feeling. Some black and white illustrators create highly rendered monochrome images using the finest sketching, hatching and shading techniques. Etching-style artworks are another popular branch of black and white illustration – full of charm, with a traditional feel.

Frequently asked questions about Black & White illustration

How do I find the right black and white illustrator for my project?
Explore our Black and White style gallery to find illustrators creating everything from scribbles and expressive marks to delicately pencil-shaded realism.
How much does black and white illustration cost?
There’s no set price. The cost will depend on how many images you need, the usage, the complexity of the work, the illustrator you choose and other factors including the deadline.
Why work with IllustrationX?
We give you access to the most talented black and white illustrators from all around the world, with our expert agents on hand to ensure your project is creative, effective and on time. See our About page for more.
How do I commission black and white illustration?
Our agents can help you select an illustrator and develop a brief covering the content of the images, when and how you’ll use them, how long you’ll use them for, and your deadline.
What makes a good black and white illustration?
Stripping colour out means other elements of the artist’s technique come to the fore. A good black and white illustration capitalises for a clear, impactful image.
Do you commission animation as well?
If so, we represent many outstandingly talented animators, creating gifs, explainers, characters, stop motion and motion graphics for TV, film, games and digital streaming in 2d and 3d.
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