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John HolderKelly SmithEmily RobertsonJuliet PercivalBecca ThorneDena CooperZoë More OFerrallMartin Hargreaves Black and WhiteEllie ComptonMike HallNatalia SanabriaJulia Prokhotskaya In Black And WhiteRohan EasonCara WangBurin and PlateBob VenablesAlison KerryVince RayAgnès ErnoultJessine HeinNadia FlowerPetra DufkovaCaroline ChurchKatharina MadestaLauren Mortimer PencilsMartin Hargreaves ColorJuliet Percival MedicalJyotirmayee PatraAndressa MeissnerMotion ClubSvetlana MolodchenkoSamantha SilvermanEchopicReiko KatoEsther StimphatChrissy LauPaperfaceJacob SteadRino PelliPJ KaiowaMiosis StudioPatrick RoscheKathryn RathkeMartha von MaydellCarles Garcia O'DowdSveta DoroshevaRuth PalmerStudio DucoLiz PepperellCat Sims
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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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Kelly Smith Black & White Illustrator from Australia
Woman in Black Suit Sitting on Stool
Kelly Smith
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Illustration of Chanel 'Le Lift' eye patches
Le Lift
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Pencil drawing of women eyes
Sketches of Human Eyes
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Fashion figures pencil made art
Fashion Sketch of Chanel Cruise 21/22
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Young woman in black dress and boots holding coffee on Paris street
Woman Holding Book on Paris Street
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Emily Robertson Black & White Illustrator from France
Rooster with Floral Surroundings Lino Cut
Emily Robertson
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Narrative lino cut print showing a fox among chickens
Fox Chasing Chickens Lino Cut Print
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Black and white cider label with a rabbit in an apple orchard by Emily Robertson
West Country Cider Bottle Label
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Black silhouette of a horse head with Black Beauty book title by Emily Robertson
Black Beauty Book Cover Design
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Wine bottle label with lino cut print of a leaping boar by Emily Robertson
Leaping Boar Wine Bottle Labels 2015
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Juliet Percival Black & White Illustrator from UK
Tapping Techniques for Emotional Relief
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
Map of Chenonceau Castle and Grounds
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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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Becca Thorne Black & White Illustrator from United Kingdom
Hamnet Title Page Linocut Illustration
Becca Thorne
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Linocut of twins asleep holding hands with herbs and flowers by Becca Thorne
Linocut Illustration of Twins with Flowers
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Linocut print and carved block of fisherman on kraken by Becca Thorne
Fisherman on Kraken Linocut Print
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Black and white linocut print of fossils and minerals by Becca Thorne
Linocut of Fossils and Minerals
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Two notebooks with fossil linocut covers on rock with compass and map by Becca Thorne
Notebooks with Fossil Linocut Designs
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Dena Cooper Black & White Illustrator from United States
Leah Johnson Portrait for Kirkus Reviews
Dena Cooper
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Illustration of Braun and Vitsoe designed items by Dena Cooper
Braun and Vitsoe Design Collection
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Self-created portrait of Kamala Harris
Portrait of Kamala Harris with American Flag
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Pencil sketch of a modern house designed by Corbusier by Dena Cooper
Modern House Sketch by Corbusier
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Discover a captivating digital pencil portrait of Angela Davis
Pencil Portrait of Angela Davis
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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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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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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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