Contemporary Folk Illustrations

By Nadia Di Fiore

Nadia Di Fiore is a contemporary folk illustrator based in Montreal. She specializes in depicting wildlife, food, and nostalgic moments with a retro twist. Her work transforms ordinary objects, such as laundry lines and jars of pickles, into whimsical, folk-inspired imagery, often featuring bears in familiar household scenes.

Contemporary folk illustration of a polar bear eating a carrot cake in a birch forest. A food illustration by Nadia Di Fiore.

Contemporary folk illustration of a raccoon a picnic in a birch forest. A food illustration by Nadia Di Fiore.

Contemporary folk illustration of a snow goose preparing a peanut butter and banana sandwich in a retro kitchen. A food illustration by Nadia Di Fiore.

Contemporary folk illustration of a bear having a cappuccino in his backyard. A wildlife illustration by Nadia Di Fiore.

Contemporary folk illustration of a woman a crate full of vegetables. A food illustration by Nadia Di Fiore.

Contemporary folk illustration of a flower bouquet in a vintage tin with "Thanks a Bunch!" hand-lettering. A botanical greeting card by Nadia Di Fiore.

Contemporary folk illustration of a New York Pigeon eating a slice of vegan pepperoni and cheese pizza. A food illustration by Nadia Di Fiore.

Contemporary folk illustration of retro television with a cactus and a calendar. An illustration by Nadia Di Fiore.

Contemporary folk illustration of a bear eating a Jamaican patty in a fall forest. A nature illustration by Nadia Di Fiore.

Contemporary folk illustration of a man holding a chicken. A nature illustration by Nadia Di Fiore.

Contemporary folk illustration of a bear holding a flower bouquet with "My Heart Blooms for You!" hand-lettering. A botanical greeting card by Nadia Di Fiore.

Contemporary folk illustration of a mallard duck family with "You're always there for us" hand-lettering. A nature greeting card by Nadia Di Fiore.

Contemporary folk illustration of a woolly bear caterpillar under a magnifying glass. An insect illustration by Nadia Di Fiore.

Contemporary folk illustration of a woman’s hand with floral tattoos reaching into pokeweed. A botanical illustration by Nadia Di Fiore.

Contemporary folk illustration of dahlias, a rose and a vintage clock. A botanical illustration by Nadia Di Fiore.

Contemporary folk illustration of a bear in a birthday hat reading in a bookstore. A wildlife illustration by Nadia Di Fiore.

Contemporary folk illustration of New York shopping bag with daisies and asian fruits. A Still Here Still Life illustration by Nadia Di Fiore.

Contemporary folk illustration of a bear eating borscht in a kitchen. A food illustration by Nadia Di Fiore.

Contemporary folk illustration of an angry Canadian goose. A wildlife illustration by Nadia Di Fiore.

Contemporary folk illustration of a squirrel eating a Montreal bagel on a snowy day. An urban wildlife illustration by Nadia Di Fiore.

Contemporary folk illustration of a rabbit in a plate of vegetables with the mention "Je ne mange pas d'animaux" (I don't eat animals) hand-lettered. A food illustration by Nadia Di Fiore.