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Cara WangRino PelliCarles Garcia O'DowdNatalia SanabriaVince RayPaperfaceLiz PepperellMartha von MaydellLauren Mortimer PencilsJuliet Percival MedicalBecca ThorneMike HallPetra DufkovaKathryn RathkeJacob SteadJulia Prokhotskaya In Black And WhiteMartin Hargreaves ColorJohn HolderEsther StimphatReiko KatoEmily RobertsonRohan EasonJyotirmayee PatraJuliet PercivalChrissy LauPJ KaiowaCaroline ChurchMartin Hargreaves Black and WhiteAgnès ErnoultAndressa MeissnerBob VenablesPatrick RoscheZoë More OFerrallRuth PalmerKatharina MadestaDena CooperSvetlana MolodchenkoCat SimsJessine HeinEllie ComptonKelly SmithMotion ClubSveta DoroshevaAlison KerryNadia FlowerStudio DucoTavo Montanez
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Cara Wang Black & White Illustrator from United States
Black and white illustration of diverse people in house-shaped frames
Cara Wang
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Family of four sitting around diner table eating and talking.
Family enjoying a meal together at a diner table with various food items.
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Black and white cartoons showing diverse quirky characters in different scenes
Collage of quirky black and white cartoon characters in various activities
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A short story about "The Meeting" by Alix Ohlin
The Meeting
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Collage sketch of people on the streets of Guangzhou
Guangzhou
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Rino Pelli Black & White Illustrator from Germany
Black and white illustration of a historic riverside town with boats and buildings.
Rino Pelli
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Child stepping on stones across stream near sheep and pine trees by mountains by Rino Pelli
Child Crossing Stream Near Sheep
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Hooded figures in snowy mountain scene, artwork by Rino Pelli
Mysterious Figures in Snowy Mountain Landscape
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Monochrome landscape with river, trees, and mountains in the distance
Black and white sketch of a river flowing through a forest with mountains in the background
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Mountain valley at night with crescent moon and a cat by Rino Pelli
Mountainous Night Landscape with Cat
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Carles Garcia O'Dowd Black & White Illustrator from United States
Manhattan Finance Worker Reading Phone
Carles Garcia O'Dowd
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Illustration of many sheep beneath pink banner saying love loudness beats hate by Carles Garcia O'Do
Loud Love and No Chance for Hate Poster
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Intricate mechanical space station with pipes and clouds, black and white drawing by Carles Garcia O
Intricate Mechanical Space Station Illustration
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Intricate floral skull drawing by Carles Garcia O'Dowd
Rebirth
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Editorial illustration about blaming robot by Carles Garcia O'Dowd
The Problem with Blaming Robots
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Natalia Sanabria Black & White Illustrator from Costa Rica
Black and white fashion illustration of two stylish women with contrasting outfits
Natalia Sanabria
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Monochrome sketch of woman with stylized hair and geometric earrings
Black and white portrait of a woman with flowing hair and bold earrings
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Woman sitting near washing machine with folded clothes on counter
Woman in kitchen beside washing machine and folded laundry
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Black and white fashion illustration of two models in coats
Monochrome fashion illustration of two models wearing stylish coats
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Sketches of four different female faces with varied hairstyles in pencil drawing
Black and white pencil sketches of four diverse female faces with different hairstyles
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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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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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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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Martha von Maydell Black & White Illustrator from Germany
Stylized illustration of a relaxed woman with striped clothing and abstract leaves
Martha von Maydell
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Mother embracing child with flowing hair and floral dress by Martha von Maydell
Mother and Child Embrace Illustration
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Illustration of woman with black hair, patterned jacket, and hat with closed eyes.
Stylized portrait of a woman with closed eyes wearing patterned clothing and a hat.
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Woman in blue swimsuit with black birds flying around her
Artistic illustration of a woman in a blue swimsuit surrounded by black birds
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Black and white bird flying with a red circle behind by Martha von Maydell
Black and White Bird with Red Circle

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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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