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Mike HallAngela SalernoKelly SmithMartin Hargreaves ColorDena CooperJessine HeinAgnès ErnoultCat SimsBurin and PlateNatalia SanabriaJuliet Percival MedicalEllie ComptonReiko KatoEde StudioMiosis StudioMartha von MaydellSamantha SilvermanChrissy LauKathryn RathkeSveta DoroshevaLiz PepperellStudio DucoCara WangKatharina MadestaMartin Hargreaves Black and WhiteJuliet PercivalEsther StimphatBecca ThorneZoë More OFerrallLauren Mortimer PencilsEmily RobertsonPaperfaceJohn HolderJulia Prokhotskaya In Black And WhiteEchopicBob VenablesRino PelliRuth PalmerPJ KaiowaPetra DufkovaRohan EasonJyotirmayee PatraPatrick RoscheSvetlana MolodchenkoAlison KerryVince RayTavo MontanezAndressa MeissnerCaroline ChurchJacob SteadNadia Flower
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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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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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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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Martin Hargreaves Color Black & White Illustrator from UK
Group Portrait with Classical Cityscape
Martin Hargreaves Color
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Chateau Jallen 2022 wine label showing estate and figure by Martin Hargreaves
Chateau Jallen 2022 Wine Label
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Man playing guitar
Shakespeare Writing with Quill and Lute
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Two Galway whisky bottles with vintage drawing of man in historical costume
Galway Vintage Whisky Advertisement
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Monkey holding a hand mirror, illustration by Martin Hargreaves
Monkey Holding Mirror Illustration
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Dena Cooper Black & White Illustrator from United States
Leah Johnson Portrait for Kirkus Reviews
Dena Cooper
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Illustration of Braun and Vitsoe designed items by Dena Cooper
Braun and Vitsoe Design Collection
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Self-created portrait of Kamala Harris
Portrait of Kamala Harris with American Flag
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Discover a captivating digital pencil portrait of Angela Davis
Pencil Portrait of Angela Davis
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Concept art of Bauhaus architecture in Germany
Bauhaus School Conceptual Drawing
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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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Agnès Ernoult Black & White Illustrator from France
Mystical Bearded Character Illustration
Agnès Ernoult
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Black and white cartoon skeleton wearing a cap with exaggerated eyes
Skeleton Character Wearing Cap
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Black and white sketch of a haunted house with eerie trees
Haunted House Illustration from Boldemorve
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Man resting on lounge chair under palm trees with fan and drinks nearby
Man Relaxing on Lounge Chair with Fan
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Whimsical black and white drawing of a wide-eyed girl holding fire
Whimsical Victorian Woman Holding Fire
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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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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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