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Jessine HeinLiz PepperellSvetlana MolodchenkoMartha von MaydellJyotirmayee PatraSveta DoroshevaNatalia SanabriaJohn HolderKelly SmithCara WangJacob SteadChrissy LauReiko KatoAndressa MeissnerMiosis StudioLauren Mortimer PencilsZoë More OFerrallPaperfaceStudio DucoRino PelliEllie ComptonAngela SalernoAgnès ErnoultEmily RobertsonMike HallAlison KerryMartin Hargreaves Black and WhiteJulia Prokhotskaya In Black And WhiteJuliet PercivalEsther StimphatCat SimsPatrick RoscheSamantha SilvermanRohan EasonNadia FlowerKatharina MadestaPJ KaiowaPetra DufkovaDena CooperJuliet Percival MedicalBecca ThorneBurin and PlateCaroline ChurchRuth PalmerBob VenablesKathryn RathkeVince RayEchopicEde StudioMartin Hargreaves Color
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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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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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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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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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Jyotirmayee Patra Black & White Illustrator from India
Free your Soul
Jyotirmayee Patra
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Late Night Inspiration hand-lettered art piece.
Late Night Inspiration
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Lettering illustration of "Love"
Love
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Animal illustration by jyotirmayee Patra
Hand-Lettered Prints
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Hand lettered quotes for the daily dose of inspiration
Hand-Lettered Prints
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Sveta Dorosheva Black & White Illustrator from Israel
Girl Asleep with Birds and Book
Sveta Dorosheva
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Intricate 1821 London city map with artistic border by Sveta Dorosheva
Decorative 1821 Map of London
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Black & White kids playing
Child Plays While Man Reads Nazi Newspaper
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Hanged Man hanging from tree and Chariot tarot card by Sveta Dorosheva
Hanged Man and Chariot Tarot Cards
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Black & White boy skating with dog
Girl Pulling Excited Dog on Skateboard
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Natalia Sanabria Black & White Illustrator from Costa Rica
Martin Guitar Magazine Music Education Issue
Natalia Sanabria
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Fashion illustration of two women, one with short hair and puffed sleeves, the other with long wavy
Black and White Fashion Illustration
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Monochrome sketch of woman with stylized hair and geometric earrings
Black and White Portrait of Woman
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Black and white fashion illustration of two models in coats
Monochrome Fashion Illustration of Models
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Sketches of four different female faces with varied hairstyles in pencil drawing
Pencil Sketches of Four Female Faces
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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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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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