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Rohan EasonLukas BischoffRuth PalmerPJ KaiowaLauren Mortimer PencilsZoë More OFerrallEllie ComptonNatalia SanabriaBecca ThorneStudio DucoMartha von MaydellCarles Garcia O'DowdJyotirmayee PatraAgnès ErnoultKelly SmithLiz PepperellCat SimsMartin Hargreaves Black and WhitePetra DufkovaJuliet Percival MedicalSvetlana MolodchenkoMike HallSveta DoroshevaMotion ClubDena CooperAlison KerryReiko KatoCara WangJuliet PercivalVince RayChrissy LauJulia Prokhotskaya In Black And WhiteBob VenablesCaroline ChurchAndressa MeissnerKatharina MadestaNadia FlowerJacob SteadJohn HolderKathryn RathkeMiosis StudioEsther StimphatPatrick RoscheEmily RobertsonEchopicPaperfaceJessine HeinMartin Hargreaves Color
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Rohan Eason Black & White Illustrator from United Kingdom
Train Station with Large Clock and Figures
Rohan Eason
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Woman in black dress applying makeup before mirror in cluttered room by Rohan Eason
Woman Applying Makeup in Cluttered Room
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The Whitby Witches book cover with cliff, turbulent sea, and red moon.
The Whitby Witches Book Cover
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Illustration of two mermaids near a large letter A with a figure holding a trident
Alan Partridge Inspired Mermaid Illustration
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Ink drawing of a dead bird lying on the ground by Rohan Eason
Dead Bird Lying on Ground
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Lukas Bischoff Black & White Illustrator from Germany
Skull with Medusa and Compass
Lukas Bischoff
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Sketch of jockey riding a horse with green background by Lukas Bischoff
Jockey Riding Horse in Race
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Illustration of a potion bottle labeled Power Salt with lightning symbol by Lukas Bischoff
Potion Bottle with Power Salt Label
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Ink drawing of flowers in vase and potted plant by Lukas Bischoff
Floral Still Life with Vase and Plant
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Illustration of Moskowskaya MSK Energy drink cans and packaging by Lukas Bischoff
Moskowskaya MSK Energy Drink Pack
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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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PJ Kaiowa Black & White Illustrator from Brazil
Mister Brau
PJ Kaiowa
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Illustration of a woman with afro hairstyle and intricate arm tattoo
Black and White Portrait of Woman with Afro
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Illustration of a confident woman warrior with arm bracelets and flowing cape
Black and White Illustration of Fierce Woman Warri
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Native American archer in feathered headdress drawing a bow in black and white.
Native American Archer in Traditional Attire
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Woman with long hair smiling and holding a cup at outdoor cafe
Woman Smiling at Nighttime Cafe
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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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Zoë More OFerrall Black & White Illustrator from UK
Black and White Baking Ingredients Illustration
Zoë More OFerrall
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Soho London Map
Map of Soho London with Landmarks
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Cost cutter supermarket advertising poster
Black and White Grocery Shopping Illustration
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The Ned hotel architectural drawing
The Ned Hotel Building Illustration
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Nottinghill Street Map
Notting Hill London Map Illustration
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Ellie Compton Black & White Illustrator from New Zealand
Only For A Season Building Illustration
Ellie Compton
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Black and white love story illustration by Ellie Compton with buildings and text
Tom and Tonia Love Story Illustration
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Wall mural with various architectural sketches and cacti by Ellie Compton
Black and white architectural wall mural
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Hand-drawn detailed Scottish castle and village map by Ellie Compton
Intricate Scottish Castle and Village Map
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Lemonade stand with citrus fruits and adults only sign black and white drawing
Adults Only Lemonade Stand Illustration
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Natalia Sanabria Black & White Illustrator from Costa Rica
Black and White Fashion Illustration
Natalia Sanabria
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Monochrome sketch of woman with stylized hair and geometric earrings
Black and White Portrait of Woman
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Woman sitting near washing machine with folded clothes on counter
Woman in Kitchen with Laundry
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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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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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