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Martha von MaydellNatalia SanabriaPJ KaiowaCaroline ChurchMartin Hargreaves Black and WhiteZoë More OFerrallAlison KerryJyotirmayee PatraAngela SalernoKelly SmithEsther StimphatRohan EasonRuth PalmerNadia FlowerChrissy LauEllie ComptonEchopicLukas BischoffEmily RobertsonMartin Hargreaves ColorBurin and PlateEde StudioJacob SteadSvetlana MolodchenkoAgnès ErnoultJuliet PercivalJessine HeinVince RayDena CooperStudio DucoReiko KatoJohn HolderLauren Mortimer PencilsSveta DoroshevaJulia Prokhotskaya In Black And WhiteSamantha SilvermanCara WangMiosis StudioPetra DufkovaPatrick RoscheAndressa MeissnerKathryn RathkePaperfaceMike HallJuliet Percival MedicalKatharina MadestaBecca ThorneLiz PepperellCat SimsBob Venables
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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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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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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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Caroline Church Black & White Illustrator from UK
Detailed Illustration of Hiking Boot
Caroline Church
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Contemporary illustration of fruit basket
Forest Scene with Anthropomorphic Tree Faces
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Black and white art of crab
Detailed Illustration of a Crab
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Wine label illustration
Chateau Vineyard Illustration
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black and white 3 Casks
Three Wooden Barrels Illustration
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Martin Hargreaves Black and White Black & White Illustrator
Ancient Roman Coin Illustration
Martin Hargreaves Black and White
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Medieval figures harvesting grapes in vineyard, black and white drawing by Martin Hargreaves
Medieval Harvest of Grapes
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Black and white drawing of woman sitting on steps, thoughtful pose by Martin Hargreaves
Contemplative Woman Sitting Drawing
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Black & White Utensils
Barware Set with Cocktail Tools
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Hibiscus flower black and white art
Black and White Hibiscus Illustration
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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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Alison Kerry Black & White Illustrator from United States
Campfire Scene with Two People Roasting Marshmallo
Alison Kerry
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Girl on a hoverboard with falling autumn leaves by Alison Kerry
Girl Riding Hoverboard with Falling Leaves
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Woman washing vintage car while child plays nearby by Alison Kerry
Vintage Car Wash with Kayak Illustration
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Woman looking through a telescope at stars in night sky by Alison Kerry
Woman Observing Stars Through Telescope
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Woman with long hair sitting at a vanity mirror putting on earrings by Alison Kerry
Woman at Vanity Mirror with Jewelry
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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
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Hand lettered quotes for the daily dose of inspiration
Hand-Lettered Prints

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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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