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Martin Hargreaves Black and WhiteLiz PepperellMartha von MaydellZoë More OFerrallCat SimsLauren Mortimer PencilsPatrick RoscheJessine HeinJyotirmayee PatraAlison KerryKelly SmithJohn HolderJulia Prokhotskaya In Black And WhiteKatharina MadestaNadia FlowerReiko KatoChrissy LauRino PelliPJ KaiowaTavo MontanezAgnès ErnoultBecca ThornePetra DufkovaJacob SteadRuth PalmerDena CooperEsther StimphatEllie ComptonJuliet PercivalMike HallSvetlana MolodchenkoCarles Garcia O'DowdEmily RobertsonCara WangAndressa MeissnerJuliet Percival MedicalMartin Hargreaves ColorCaroline ChurchKathryn RathkeNatalia SanabriaRohan EasonBob VenablesSveta DoroshevaStudio DucoMotion ClubPaperfaceVince Ray
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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
hibiscus
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Liz Pepperell Black & White Illustrator from UK
Castle with Starry Sky and Moon
Liz Pepperell
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Wood engraving artwork of female shooter
Woman Aiming Rifle in Dress
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Black and white drawing of quince fruit
Botanical Illustration of Pears
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Black and white illustration of floral
Detailed Botanical Drawing of Flower and Pods
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Wood engraving art of a garden tree
Topiary with Central Tree in Square Hedge
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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
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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Zoë More OFerrall Black & White Illustrator from UK
Black and White Baking Ingredients Illustration
Zoë More OFerrall
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Soho London Map
SOHO
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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
NOTTINGHILL
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Cat Sims Black & White Illustrator from United Kingdom
Personal comics project on connection
Cat Sims
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Pan Macmillan commissioned black and white Ayrton Senna portrait
Spot illustration of Aryton Senna for a PanMacmillan book on Lewis Hamilton
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Comic piece of a project on connection
Connection
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Kickboxing action with pow effect
Spot illustration for PanMacmillan book on Lewis Hamilton
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Illustration of excited audience for Pan Macmillan
Cheering Sports Fans with Flags
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Lauren Mortimer Pencils Black & White Illustrator from UK
Pretty Furious Book Cover Final Art on Paper
Lauren Mortimer Pencils
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Makeup kit black and white illustration for Le Monde Magazine
Le Monde Magazine Makeup
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Interior for cocktail recipe book
Gone With The Gin: The Maraschino Candidate
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Dog carrying wtaer mug
Are You There God? It's Me, Margarita The Call of the Wild Turkey
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Pencil drawing of Squirrel in flowers
Nuts About Squirrels
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Patrick Rosche Black & White Illustrator from Germany
Businessman Speaking at Union Investment Podium
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 Man
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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 Portrait of Woman
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Woman in historical dress sitting on floor with flowing skirt
Woman in Historical Dress Sitting
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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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