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Patrick RoscheJessine HeinMotion ClubCara WangJuliet PercivalPetra DufkovaTavo MontanezMartin Hargreaves ColorEllie ComptonRohan EasonJuliet Percival MedicalStudio DucoLiz PepperellAndressa MeissnerEsther StimphatJulia Prokhotskaya In Black And WhiteJacob SteadAgnès ErnoultKelly SmithReiko KatoBob VenablesMartin Hargreaves Black and WhiteNatalia SanabriaKatharina MadestaEmily RobertsonMike HallPJ KaiowaCaroline ChurchVince RayJyotirmayee PatraAlison KerryDena CooperNadia FlowerZoë More OFerrallSveta DoroshevaCarles Garcia O'DowdMartha von MaydellRino PelliBecca ThorneJohn HolderPaperfaceCat SimsLauren Mortimer PencilsSvetlana MolodchenkoKathryn RathkeChrissy LauRuth Palmer
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Patrick Rosche Black & White Illustrator from Germany
Businessman speaking at Union Investment podium during conference
Patrick Rosche
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Black and white portrait of man in glasses and cap with cross symbol
Black and white digital portrait of a man wearing glasses and a cap
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People Art of Man and Fox
Portrait of Man with Wolf and Trees
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Portrait sketch of a middle-aged woman with earrings and denim jacket
Black and white pencil sketch portrait of a middle-aged woman with earrings.
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Woman in historical dress sitting on floor with flowing skirt
Black and white illustration of a woman in a historical dress sitting on the floor
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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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Motion Club Black & White Illustrator from UK
Black and white illustration of a shelf with books, pitchers, and decorative items
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 beside a bookshelf with a plant and round mirror
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Person roller skating holding a crate of oats with oat stalks
Illustration for client: Rogue Oats
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Woman choosing clothes in a neat wardrobe with hanging garments
Woman selecting clothes in a modern, organized wardrobe
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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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Juliet Percival Black & White Illustrator from UK
Illustrations from "Tapping" by David Feinstein and Donna Eden. Published by Sounds True Inc (USA) May 2024.
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
Greyscale full-spread (11x8.25”) map of the castle, Chenonceau, it’s grounds, river bridge, and some of the nearby town from “The Night War” by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, for Dial (an imprint of Penguin Young Readers), July 2023.
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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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Petra Dufkova Black & White Illustrator from Deutschland
Eiffel Tower Black and White Illustration
Petra Dufkova
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watercolor art of people
Portrait of Two Men in Black and White
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Watercolor dripping fashion art
Abstract Portrait with Floral Elements
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Illustration Dalmatiner
Dalmatiner
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Line illustration of music notes
Abstract Musical Notes Composition
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Tavo Montanez Black & White Illustrator from Mexico
Asmaa Azaizeh’s Book
Tavo Montanez
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Cover of Chilango magazine featuring portraits of people in green square frames
Orgullos Chilango 2019
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Surreal black and white drawing of woman's face merged with city map lines.
Black and white surreal illustration of a woman's profile integrated with a city map.
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Dark detailed illustration of monstrous tentacled creature from The Call of Cthulhu
Cover illustration for the edition "The Call of Cthulhu" by H.P. Lovecraft, as part of the collection Clásicos de la Literatura, edited and published by Ediciones Akal in Madrid, Spain.
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Exhibition artwork DressUP: Change the World portraits
DressUP
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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
Vintage style whisky advertisement featuring two Galway bottles and a detailed drawing of a man in historical attire
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Monkey holding a hand mirror, illustration by Martin Hargreaves
Monkey Holding Mirror Illustration

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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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