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Black & White

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Mike HallCaroline ChurchSveta DoroshevaAndressa MeissnerVince RayLauren Mortimer PencilsLiz PepperellAngela SalernoChrissy LauJacob SteadRuth PalmerPatrick RoscheKatharina MadestaBob VenablesMartin Hargreaves ColorJessine HeinDena CooperEllie ComptonAgnès ErnoultMartha von MaydellKelly SmithRohan EasonCat SimsKathryn RathkeReiko KatoJulia Prokhotskaya In Black And WhiteJuliet PercivalStudio DucoEmily RobertsonTavo MontanezNatalia SanabriaPJ KaiowaJyotirmayee PatraEchopicMiosis StudioEde StudioJohn HolderJuliet Percival MedicalPaperfaceAlison KerryLukas BischoffBecca ThornePetra DufkovaNadia FlowerZoë More OFerrallEsther StimphatSvetlana MolodchenkoMartin Hargreaves Black and WhiteCara WangBurin and PlateSamantha Silverman
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Mike Hall Black & White Illustrator from Spain
George M. Tipton Academy Campus Map
Mike Hall
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Clissold Park, London illustrated map
Clissold Park, London
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Black and white map of Oxford 1911.
Map of Oxford 1911 for The Dictionary of Lost Word
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Architectural illustration of White House & Villa Barbaro
White House/Villa Barbaro
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Illustration of The Copper Box With Crowded
Interior of the Copper Box, Olympic Park, London
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Caroline Church Black & White Illustrator from UK
Detailed Illustration of Hiking Boot
Caroline Church
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Contemporary illustration of fruit basket
Forest Scene with Anthropomorphic Tree Faces
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Black and white art of crab
Detailed Illustration of a Crab
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Wine label illustration
Chateau Vineyard Illustration
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black and white 3 Casks
Three Wooden Barrels Illustration
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Sveta Dorosheva Black & White Illustrator from Israel
Girl Asleep with Birds and Book
Sveta Dorosheva
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Intricate 1821 London city map with artistic border by Sveta Dorosheva
Decorative 1821 Map of London
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Black & White kids playing
Child Plays While Man Reads Nazi Newspaper
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Hanged Man hanging from tree and Chariot tarot card by Sveta Dorosheva
Hanged Man and Chariot Tarot Cards
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Black & White boy skating with dog
Girl Pulling Excited Dog on Skateboard
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Andressa Meissner Black & White Illustrator from Brazil
Black and White Bird on Branch
Andressa Meissner
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Illustration of a large bird on eggs with a chick standing next to it
Large Bird Nesting Beside Chick
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Detailed black and white sketch of an ostrich bird
Detailed Black and White Ostrich Illustration
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Coati walking on a branch black and white illustration
Black and White Coati Illustration
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Detailed black and white orchid flower line drawing
Black and White Orchid Line Drawing
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Vince Ray Black & White Illustrator from United Kingdom
Pin-up Woman Lying With Telephone
Vince Ray
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Cover design of like a killer
Vintage Style 'Like A Kitten' Illustration
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Ats dance show poster illustration
ATS Berlin Challenge Dance Trio Illustration
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Mitch King u.s retro illustration
Mitch King South Kentucky Poster
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Cover design for berlin zitabelle 50th anniversary
Sweet 50th Anniversary Tour Poster
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Lauren Mortimer Pencils Black & White Illustrator from UK
Burning Braided Rope Ends Illustration
Lauren Mortimer Pencils
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Makeup kit black and white illustration for Le Monde Magazine
Vintage Makeup Compact and Lipstick Set
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Interior for cocktail recipe book
Gone With The Gin: The Maraschino Candidate
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Dog carrying wtaer mug
Husky Pulling Large Mug in Snowy Mountains
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Pencil drawing of Squirrel in flowers
Squirrel with Floral Arrangement
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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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Angela Salerno Black & White Illustrator from Spain
Horse Head Portrait
Angela Salerno
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Vintage world map illustration by Angela Salerno
Vintage World Map Illustration
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Angela Salerno illustration of the 1814 Stortinget building in Oslo, Norway
1814 Stortinget Building in Oslo
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Detailed foliage illustration with a hidden owl by Angela Salerno
Owl Hidden in Dense Foliage
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Angela Salerno illustration of a girl with floral hair holding a red flower
Girl with Floral Hair Holding Flower

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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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