Isabella, the Caterpillar You Almost Stepped On
Contemporary Folk Illustration with a Woolly Bear Caterpillar
A contemporary folk illustration featuring a woolly bear caterpillar observed through a magnifying glass. The scene highlights overlooked urban wildlife using simple natural elements and a restrained colour palette.
Type: Commissioned Illustration
Medium: Digitally hand-drawn illustration
Keywords: caterpillar illustration, insect illustration, urban wildlife, contemporary folk
This illustration depicts a woolly bear caterpillar magnified against a backdrop of green leaves and small flowers. The orange-and-black bands of the caterpillar are clearly visible, with the magnifying glass drawing attention to its texture and form.
The composition references observational imagery commonly found in field guides and educational illustrations. Natural elements are arranged simply, keeping the focus on the insect and the act of looking closely rather than on decorative detail.
This artwork was created for Éco-quartier LaSalle. The illustration focuses on everyday encounters with small urban wildlife, presenting a clear, readable scene grounded in attention and observation.