It’s me, Nadia.The rest is in the third person, but I’m very much here.

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Hand-drawn illustration of retro kitchen items including Oatly, a mug, thermos, sandwich, cupcake, and pickles. A blue badge reads “Member – Illustrators for Hire.” By Nadia Di Fiore.

Nadia Di Fiore is a freelance illustrator based in Montreal, known for her contemporary folk style and her talent for blending northern wildlife, domestic nostalgia, and cultural memory. She creates most of her illustrations digitally by hand, using quirky lettering and colour palettes that evoke a 1970s kitchen. Her work combines warmth, wit, and a gentle irony, often highlighting beauty and meaning in everyday moments that are easy to overlook.

Before becoming an illustrator, Nadia worked in the film industry as a writer and director. Her short films were featured at international festivals, and she contributed to both local and Hollywood productions. She later began a PhD in experimental cinema—though she didn’t complete it, her love of storytelling stayed. Each illustration she makes feels like a still frame from a broader story.

Recurring themes in Nadia’s work include Nordic-pattern sweaters, 1970s wallpaper, and scenes from the boreal forest. She is known for highlighting overlooked corners of life: corner shops before they turned into brunch cafés, balconies overflowing with basil, and launderettes resisting gentrification.

Nadia often collaborates with grassroots groups, ethical businesses, and independent publishers on projects focusing on sustainability and community. She previously managed an Etsy shop and now helps run a self-managed bookstore in Montreal.

When she is not drawing, Nadia enjoys knitting or crocheting cute little creations, tending a tomato-heavy garden, or cooking for her family of five.

Although she isn’t fond of testimonials, one she truly appreciated states:

“Nadia offers more than artistry: she brings a sense of curiosity. In various projects, she has demonstrated her reliability as a collaborator by asking critical questions, integrating direct feedback, and consistently delivering work that aligns with community and conservation goals.”


—Jason Di Fiore, Héritage Laurentien

Close-up of contemporary folk Illustrator Nadia Di Fiore’s hand drawing a bear on a tablet.

Work in progress: paws, pixels, and patience.

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