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Emily RobertsonPetra DufkovaLauren Mortimer PencilsZoë More OFerrallStudio DucoVince RayMiosis StudioSvetlana MolodchenkoAlison KerryJuliet PercivalKathryn RathkeNatalia SanabriaMartin Hargreaves ColorBecca ThorneReiko KatoSamantha SilvermanJuliet Percival MedicalCaroline ChurchDena CooperKatharina MadestaEde StudioEchopicLiz PepperellAgnès ErnoultNadia FlowerMartha von MaydellJessine HeinRuth PalmerPatrick RoscheBurin and PlateRohan EasonPJ KaiowaEllie ComptonEsther StimphatLukas BischoffJyotirmayee PatraJohn HolderCat SimsAngela SalernoCara WangPaperfaceJulia Prokhotskaya In Black And WhiteBob VenablesMartin Hargreaves Black and WhiteAndressa MeissnerMike HallSveta DoroshevaChrissy LauJacob SteadKelly Smith
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Emily Robertson Black & White Illustrator from France
Rooster with Floral Surroundings Lino Cut
Emily Robertson
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Panique au Collège book cover illustrated by Emily Robertson
Panique au Collège Book Cover
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Black silhouette of a horse head with Black Beauty book title by Emily Robertson
Black Beauty Book Cover Design
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Wine bottle label with lino cut print of a leaping boar by Emily Robertson
Leaping Boar Wine Bottle Labels 2015
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Narrative lino cut print showing a fox among chickens
Fox Chasing Chickens Lino Cut Print
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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
Dalmatian Dog Side Profile
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Line illustration of music notes
Abstract Musical Notes Composition
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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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Zoë More OFerrall Black & White Illustrator from UK
Black and White Baking Ingredients Illustration
Zoë More OFerrall
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Soho London Map
Map of Soho London with Landmarks
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Cost cutter supermarket advertising poster
Black and White Grocery Shopping Illustration
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The Ned hotel architectural drawing
The Ned Hotel Building Illustration
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Nottinghill Street Map
Notting Hill London Map Illustration
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Studio Duco Black & White Illustrator from Netherlands
Six of Crows Ornate Spade Card
Studio Duco
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Label design for Jealous Rivals wine
Jealous Rivals
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Etching style burger illustration with American flag on top
Etching Style Cheeseburger with American Flag
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Black and white TikTok-themed toile pattern with landmarks and symbols
TikTok-Themed Toile Pattern Illustration
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Book cover of The Summer War featuring a sword and lute illustration
The Summer War Book Cover
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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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Miosis Studio Black & White Illustrator from Netherlands
Greyhound and Child on Skateboard
Miosis Studio
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Surreal flower blooming from a human head with a key and keyhole by Miosis Studio
Surreal Flower Head with Keyhole
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Boy reading a book while sitting on stacked books by Miosis
Boy Reading on Stack of Books
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Marine life artwork with diving octopus concept
Curious Ocean Explorer
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Conceptual reading scene blending nature and literature themes
Literary Dream Scene
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Svetlana Molodchenko Black & White Illustrator from Armenia
Ornate Drop Caps for Literary Journal
Svetlana Molodchenko
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Russian folktale of 'Prince Ivan, The Firebird, and The Gray Wolf
Title Page for Prince Ivan Folktale
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Fantasy map "Lands of the Dragon"
Fantasy Map of the Lands of the Dragon
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Calligraphy for the The Household Words
The Household Words Literary Journal Header
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Amazon rainforest flora and fauna decorative pattern
Amazon Rainforest Cocoa Toile Pattern

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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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