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Nothing combines such powerful atmospheres with remarkable simplicity as our expert range of black and white illustrators

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John Holder Black & White Illustrator from UK
Wild Boar Smoking Pipe Illustration
John Holder
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Black and white frog integrated with a cello by John Holder
Frog Playing a Cello Illustration
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Cartoon & Humour scared bird
Surreal Bird with Fern Feathers
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Face line drawing of muscular man
Anatomical Profile of a Man's Head and Neck
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Face line drawing of gorilla
Chimpanzee Surrounded by Desserts
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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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Ruth Palmer Black & White Illustrator from United Kingdom
Police Car in Rural Village Landscape
Ruth Palmer
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Line art of house with lake
Henley Estate with River View
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Vintage typewriter with paper and pens on a cluttered desk sketch
Vintage Typewriter with Paper and Pens
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Broken glass spilling coffee beans with coffee ring stain
Broken Glass Spilling Coffee Beans
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Victorian couple by pond with ducks and trees, drawing by Ruth Palmer
Victorian Couple with Ducks at Pond
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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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Bob Venables Black & White Illustrator from United Kingdom
Vintage Illustration of Humpback Whale
Bob Venables
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Woodcut style illustration for LandPrimus
Two Men Feeding a Cow
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Wood cut artwork of beef steak
Sliced Roast Beef on Cutting Board
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Birds on the tree black and white illustration
Birds Perched on Tree Branches
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Ice cubes black and white illustration
Three Ice Cubes Sketch
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Martha von Maydell Black & White Illustrator from Germany
Relaxed Woman with Striped Clothing
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 Woman with Hat
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Woman in blue swimsuit with black birds flying around her
Woman in Blue Swimsuit with 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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Cat Sims Black & White Illustrator from United Kingdom
Five Guys Meal and Personal Moments
Cat Sims
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Pan Macmillan commissioned black and white Ayrton Senna portrait
Illustration of Ayrton Senna
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Comic piece of a project on connection
Connection
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Kickboxing action with pow effect
Boxers in Mid-Fight Action
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Illustration of excited audience for Pan Macmillan
Cheering Sports Fans with Flags
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Motion Club Black & White Illustrator from UK
Black and White Shelf Illustration
Motion Club
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Person and cat lifting dumbbells in black and white by Motion Club
Cat and Person Lifting Dumbbells
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Man reading a book near bookshelf with plant and round mirror
Man Reading Book by Bookshelf and Mirror
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Person roller skating holding a crate of oats with oat stalks
Person Roller Skating with Oat Plant
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Woman selecting clothes in a neat wardrobe by Motion Club
Woman Choosing Clothes in Organized Wardrobe

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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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