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Andressa MeissnerMiosis StudioJulia Prokhotskaya In Black And WhiteJessine HeinChrissy LauPaperfaceJuliet PercivalKelly SmithPetra DufkovaCarles Garcia O'DowdLukas BischoffLiz PepperellAgnès ErnoultKathryn RathkeEsther StimphatSveta DoroshevaSvetlana MolodchenkoMartin Hargreaves Black and WhiteReiko KatoJyotirmayee PatraBob VenablesVince RayAlison KerryBecca ThorneCara WangMotion ClubMike HallZoë More OFerrallEchopicEmily RobertsonLauren Mortimer PencilsPatrick RoscheMartha von MaydellPJ KaiowaJuliet Percival MedicalCaroline ChurchRuth PalmerDena CooperMartin Hargreaves ColorNatalia SanabriaJacob SteadRohan EasonNadia FlowerStudio DucoKatharina MadestaEllie ComptonJohn HolderCat Sims
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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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Miosis Studio Black & White Illustrator from Netherlands
Boy Reading on Stack of Books
Miosis Studio
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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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Artwork showing miniature ocean scene in wine glass
Tiny Whale World
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Surreal museum scene with astronaut and rocket concept
Astronaut Launch Scene
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Julia Prokhotskaya In Black And White Black & White Illustrator
Couple Embracing in Bed
Julia Prokhotskaya In Black And White
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Black and white illustration of a woman using smartphone indoors by Julia Prokhotskaya
Young Woman Using Smartphone Indoors
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Two kids examining a glowing map in a dim attic under moonlight.
Children Discovering Glowing Map in Attic
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Girl with headphones sipping bubble tea through a straw
Girl with Headphones Drinking Bubble Tea
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Illustration of a woman in a pool holding a cocktail
Woman Relaxing in Pool with Drink
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Jessine Hein Black & White Illustrator from Germany
Black and White Butterfly Illustrations
Jessine Hein
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Mountain view line artwork
Mountain Cabin in Forested Landscape
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Black and white illustration of typewriter
Vintage Manual Typewriter Illustration
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Black and white portrait of girl
Monochrome Portrait of a Woman
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Black and white cover design of doctor mozz
Doctor Mozz Medical Poster
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Chrissy Lau Black & White Illustrator from Australia
Intricate Bird and Floral Circle Design
Chrissy Lau
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Line drawing of vintage bookstore exterior with windows and flowers
Vintage P & G Wells Bookstore Front
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Editorial art work by Chrissy Lau
Whimsical Nature Scene with Bears and Flowers
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Fashion drawing of shoes
Black and White Sneakers Illustration
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Line drawing of Tipping & Company Bookshop facade with columns and entrance
Tipping & Company Bookshop Exterior Line Art
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Paperface Black & White Illustrator from UK
Abstract Floral Line Drawing
Paperface
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Diver toasting with a crab underwater by Paperface
Underwater Diver Toasting with Crab
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Line portrait of Ollie the Beekeeper
Hello Bee
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Packaging design for Crown Walls & Ceilings Matt Emulsion Paint
Crown Paint Botanical Extract Can
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Man reading a book with wine, sitting on stacked books by Paperface
Books and Wine
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Juliet Percival Black & White Illustrator from UK
Tapping Techniques for Emotional Relief
Juliet Percival
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Italy, travel, Venice, gondolas, canal, travel sketch
Italy 1
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Greyscale map of Chenonceau castle, gardens, bridge, and nearby town
Map of Chenonceau Castle and Grounds
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wildlife, wild animals, hare, owl, kingfisher, otter, dragonfly, pond skater
Wildlife
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history, pencil sketch, traditional, Framwelgate Bridge, River Wear
Durham History Hunt (2)
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Kelly Smith Black & White Illustrator from Australia
Woman in Black Suit Sitting on Stool
Kelly Smith
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Illustration of Chanel 'Le Lift' eye patches
Le Lift
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Pencil drawing of women eyes
Sketches of Human Eyes
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Fashion figures pencil made art
Fashion Sketch of Chanel Cruise 21/22
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Young woman in black dress and boots holding coffee on Paris street
Woman Holding Book on Paris Street

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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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