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Black & White

Nothing combines such powerful atmospheres with remarkable simplicity as our expert range of black and white illustrators

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Petra DufkovaMartin Hargreaves ColorEchopicKathryn RathkePJ KaiowaDena CooperStudio DucoCaroline ChurchCat SimsPatrick RoscheSveta DoroshevaAndressa MeissnerAgnès ErnoultJuliet PercivalNatalia SanabriaEmily RobertsonZoë More OFerrallChrissy LauNadia FlowerBob VenablesVince RayMiosis StudioKatharina MadestaReiko KatoLiz PepperellRino PelliJulia Prokhotskaya In Black And WhiteKelly SmithMike HallBurin and PlateEsther StimphatCarles Garcia O'DowdJuliet Percival MedicalRuth PalmerEde StudioLauren Mortimer PencilsJacob SteadJyotirmayee PatraSamantha SilvermanAlison KerryCara WangMartin Hargreaves Black and WhiteMartha von MaydellJessine HeinRohan EasonJohn HolderBecca ThorneEllie ComptonPaperfaceSvetlana Molodchenko
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Petra Dufkova Black & White Illustrator from Deutschland
Eiffel Tower Black and White Illustration
Petra Dufkova
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watercolor art of people
Portrait of Two Men in Black and White
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Watercolor dripping fashion art
Abstract Portrait with Floral Elements
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Illustration Dalmatiner
Dalmatian Dog Side Profile
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Line illustration of music notes
Abstract Musical Notes Composition
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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
Galway Vintage Whisky Advertisement
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Monkey holding a hand mirror, illustration by Martin Hargreaves
Monkey Holding Mirror Illustration
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Echopic Black & White Illustrator from United Kingdom
Women in business
Echopic
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Line drawing of a modern building with cars, trucks, trees, and hills.
Black and White Illustration of Modern Building
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Graphic illustration of a tech poster
Creative Team Collaborating on Visual Brainstorm
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Communication Infographic illustration
Communication Infographic illustration
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Map illustration of Jordan
Building a Better Working World for Jordan
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Kathryn Rathke Black & White Illustrator from USA
Portrait of Haruki Murakami
Kathryn Rathke
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Black and white portrait of Masha Gessen by Kathryn Rathke
Portrait of Masha Gessen
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Caricature of older man in suit by Kathryn Rathke
Caricature of Older Man in Suit
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Black and white portrait of a woman with vintage hairstyle and buttoned blouse
Black and White Vintage Portrait of Woman
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Man portrait illustration
Black and White Portrait of Man
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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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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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Discover a captivating digital pencil portrait of Angela Davis
Pencil Portrait of Angela Davis
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Concept art of Bauhaus architecture in Germany
Bauhaus School Conceptual Drawing
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Studio Duco Black & White Illustrator from Netherlands
Six of Crows Ornate Spade Card
Studio Duco
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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 Cheeseburger with American Flag
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Black and white TikTok-themed toile pattern with landmarks and symbols
TikTok-Themed Toile Pattern Illustration
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Book cover of The Summer War featuring a sword and lute illustration
The Summer War Book Cover
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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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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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