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Tavo MontanezPaperfaceEsther StimphatJuliet PercivalSvetlana MolodchenkoEmily RobertsonKelly SmithMike HallMartin Hargreaves ColorKathryn RathkeJacob SteadChrissy LauJulia Prokhotskaya In Black And WhiteMartha von MaydellSveta DoroshevaBecca ThorneVince RayNadia FlowerRino PelliReiko KatoDena CooperLiz PepperellPetra DufkovaAgnès ErnoultNatalia SanabriaBob VenablesMotion ClubJessine HeinCaroline ChurchZoë More OFerrallAndressa MeissnerJohn HolderRuth PalmerCarles Garcia O'DowdStudio DucoCara WangLauren Mortimer PencilsKatharina MadestaEllie ComptonCat SimsPatrick RoscheJuliet Percival MedicalPJ KaiowaJyotirmayee PatraAlison KerryRohan EasonMartin Hargreaves Black and White
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Tavo Montanez Black & White Illustrator from Mexico
Asmaa Azaizeh’s Book
Tavo Montanez
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Cover of Chilango magazine featuring portraits of people in green square frames
Orgullos Chilango 2019
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Surreal black and white drawing of woman's face merged with city map lines.
Woman's Profile Blended with City Map
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Dark detailed illustration of monstrous tentacled creature from The Call of Cthulhu
Cthulhu Mythos Creature Illustration
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Exhibition artwork DressUP: Change the World portraits
DressUP
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Paperface Black & White Illustrator from UK
Abstract Floral Line Drawing
Paperface
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Diver toasting with a crab underwater by Paperface
Underwater Diver Toasting with Crab
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Line portrait of Ollie the Beekeeper
Hello Bee
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Packaging design for Crown Walls & Ceilings Matt Emulsion Paint
Crown Paint Botanical Extract Can
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Man reading a book with wine, sitting on stacked books by Paperface
Books and Wine
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Esther Stimphat Black & White Illustrator from United States
Black and White Family Comic Panels
Esther Stimphat
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Black and white comic strip showing a tense and emotional confrontation by Esther Stimphat
Black and white comic strip scene
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Black and white comic panels showing characters interacting in an urban environment by Esther Stimph
Black and White Comic Panel
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Black and white comic page depicting characters in courtyard with speech bubbles by Esther Stimphat
Black and White Comic Page with Dialogue
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Black and white comic page of a man approaching a woman by the ocean, by Esther Stimphat
Comic Scene of Man by the Shore
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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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Svetlana Molodchenko Black & White Illustrator from Armenia
Drop Caps for the Literary Journal "The Household Words"
Svetlana Molodchenko
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Russian folktale of 'Prince Ivan, The Firebird, and The Gray Wolf
Title for the Literary Journal "The Household Words"
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Fantasy map "Lands of the Dragon"
Fantasy map "Lands of the Dragon". Poster for New Year 2024 - Year of the Dragon.
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Calligraphy for the The Household Words
Header. Literary Journal "The Household Words"
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Amazon rainforest flora and fauna decorative pattern
Cocoa Pattern for Chocolate Box Client: Williams Sonoma This fantastic pattern was created in the Toile style using elements of flora and fauna of the Amazon rainforest. The main element is the cocoa tree with flowers and fruits. In the illustration you can find many different animals: monkeys, parrots, butterflies and others.
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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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Kelly Smith Black & White Illustrator from Australia
Personal Work
Kelly Smith
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Illustration of Chanel 'Le Lift' eye patches
Le Lift
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Pencil drawing of women eyes
Eyes
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Fashion figures pencil made art
Sketch based on Chanel Cruise 21/22 collection
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Young woman in black dress and boots holding coffee on Paris street
Illustration for 'Cocktails in Paris' published by Smith Street Books
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Mike Hall Black & White Illustrator from Spain
George M. Tipton Academy Campus Map
Mike Hall
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Clissold Park, London illustrated map
Clissold Park, London
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Black and white map of Oxford 1911.
Map of Oxford 1911 for The Dictionary of Lost Word
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Architectural illustration of White House & Villa Barbaro
White House/Villa Barbaro
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Illustration of The Copper Box With Crowded
Interior of the Copper Box, Olympic Park, London

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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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