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Juliet PercivalStudio DucoMartin Hargreaves ColorMartha von MaydellLukas BischoffSveta DoroshevaRohan EasonJessine HeinJuliet Percival MedicalPJ KaiowaKelly SmithAgnès ErnoultAlison KerryTavo MontanezKatharina MadestaCat SimsChrissy LauNadia FlowerSvetlana MolodchenkoKathryn RathkePetra DufkovaCara WangCarles Garcia O'DowdReiko KatoPatrick RoscheEsther StimphatLauren Mortimer PencilsRuth PalmerPaperfaceNatalia SanabriaJacob SteadZoë More OFerrallEmily RobertsonLiz PepperellJulia Prokhotskaya In Black And WhiteJohn HolderMartin Hargreaves Black and WhiteJyotirmayee PatraBob VenablesDena CooperMike HallAndressa MeissnerBecca ThorneCaroline ChurchEllie ComptonMotion ClubVince Ray
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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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Studio Duco Black & White Illustrator from Netherlands
'The Summer War' by Naomi Novik, book cover for Penguin Random House, in an etching style
Studio Duco
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Black and white TikTok-themed toile pattern with landmarks and symbols
Traditional etching style Toile pattern wallpaper illustration for Tiktok merchandise, in an etching style
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Wine bottle label illustration titled Jealous Rivals by Studio Duco
Jealous Rivals Wine Bottle Label
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Label design for Jealous Rivals wine
Jealous Rivals
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Etching style burger illustration with American flag on top
Etching style line work illustration for Tiktok merchandise.
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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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Martha von Maydell Black & White Illustrator from Germany
Stylized illustration of a relaxed woman with striped clothing and abstract leaves
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 a woman with closed eyes wearing patterned clothing and a hat.
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Woman in blue swimsuit with black birds flying around her
Artistic illustration of a woman in a blue swimsuit surrounded by 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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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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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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Rohan Eason Black & White Illustrator from United Kingdom
Black and white train station scene with a woman holding a child and a large clock.
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.
Book cover of The Whitby Witches showing a cliff, sea, and red moon.
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Illustration of two mermaids near a large letter A with a figure holding a trident
From Steve Coogan's Alan Partridge "Big beacon"
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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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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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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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