pixivision - Illustration features tagged monochrome

Drawings in Black & White - Shades of Grey

Fri, 30 May 2025 17:00:00 +0900

Composed of only black, white, and the infinite gradients in between, these illustrations possess a distinct atmosphere that color can’t replicate. Stripped of vibrant hues, these works draw attention to the essence of the art: the character’s expressions, the strength of composition, and the subtle mood of the scene.

Get back to the basics with this collection of illustrations rendered without color.

Drawings in Black and White versus in Color - Beauty in Both

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0900

On the one hand, we have a swirling kaleidoscope of colors, a bright and explosive world that stops you in your tracks and demands your full attention. On the other is a quiet interplay of light and shadow, with varying shades of black, white, and gray creating striking portraits that take your breath away. Whichever type of illustration you prefer, both are equally stunning and bring something different to the table.

Are you Team Silent-and-Monochrome or Team Loud-and-Colorful? Have a look at the following illustrations and find the beauty in both!

Drawings Featuring White and Black Themes - Like Yin and Yang!

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 17:00:00 +0900

The black-and-white duo is a timeless combination, isn't it?
Now, we know what you're thinking. Black and white? Isn't that a little cliche? Well, let us assure you that the absence of color sometimes paints the most captivating stories!

Whether it's characters in ethereal white or shrouded in mysterious black, each drawing in this feature will be sure to pique your interest. Enjoy!

Black-and-White Drawings VS Vibrant Colors - Which Do You Prefer?

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:00:00 +0900

Richly colored illustrations can have quite an impact on the viewer. There’s an almost psychedelic quality to drawings like these, giving you the impression that you’re glimpsing another world.

Contrast the effect with that of black-and-white illustrations. It takes another set of artistic skills to color with only hues of black, white, and gray. While these drawings might seem muted when compared to their vibrantly colored counterparts, they can still manage to leave a strong impact.

Which do you prefer?

Drawings Tagged with “Greyscale” - A World Colored Like an Overcast Sky

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:00:00 +0900

Grayscale illustrations (spelled as “greyscale” on pixiv) are those that are mostly gray in color. Somehow, even the character’s expressions seem to be like an overcast sky. Adding a dash of color can emphasize something you want for effect as well. It’s hard to look away from the warped atmosphere this color method brings to a work.

How might you use grayscale in your works?

Drawings of Black and White - The Contrast Between the Two

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 18:00:00 +0900

Do you not feel at peace when you see the beauty of compositions with black and white in contrast with each other? The clear distinction of the two in opposition is gorgeous.

Do you have a favorite way to create complementing characters?

I Want to Get Better at Drawings! Coloring Practice

Sun, 19 Feb 2017 18:00:00 +0900

There’re so many different ways of coloring, and everyone has different quirks. For those of you looking for a change in their art style, why not check out illustrations with new coloring styles? Tagged as “Coloring Practice”, they use the same line art template to color in 5 different styles, thick coloring, Gal game, monochrome, anime, watercolor styles. As the base is the same, it is easy to analyze the coloring styles.

Here are some illustrations under the “Coloring Practice” tag. Do try your hand at the various coloring styles!