Meet The Artist
Catherine Hébert
I'm Catherine Hébert, an artist based in Montréal. I've spent almost two decades in visual effects, working on films and TV as a concept artist and eventually a VFX supervisor. But I never stopped illustrating, so I started The Ugly Cat Studio to share the work I actually want to make.
Framed prints are paused for Canada (for now), and here's why
Hi friends! This isn't the fun kind of post. No new painting, no fox or raccoon. Just an update about geopolitics and how it affects us at The Ugly Cat...
Framed prints are paused for Canada (for now), and here's why
Framed prints are paused for Canada (for now), and here's why
|Catherine Hébert
I'm Painting Jimothy the Raccoon (Live!)
If you have been anywhere near the internet in the last few weeks, you have already met Jimothy. He is a wild raccoon in Seattle with a very short body,...
I'm Painting Jimothy the Raccoon (Live!)
I'm Painting Jimothy the Raccoon (Live!)
|Catherine Hébert
From iPad to Art Print: How a Digital Painting Becomes a Real Thing
People ask me this a lot: how does something I made on an iPad turn into a real print? It's a fair question. The gap between "drawing on a screen"...
From iPad to Art Print: How a Digital Painting Becomes a Real Thing
From iPad to Art Print: How a Digital Painting Becomes a Real Thing
|Catherine Hébert
Jonathan the Tortoise: Oldest Living Land Animal and Crypto Hoax Victim
Jonathan the tortoise at Plantation House by Kevstan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.Picture it: The Seychelles, 1832. Andrew Jackson is United States President. Earl Grey (yes the tea guy)...
Jonathan the Tortoise: Oldest Living Land Animal and Crypto Hoax Victim
Jonathan the Tortoise: Oldest Living Land Animal and Crypto Hoax Victim
|Catherine Hébert
Cats in Art Through the Centuries
Cats have been in art since humans started making art. They were gods. Then they were demons. Now they're on the internet. Here's the whole journey, more or less.(Pictured above:...
Cats in Art Through the Centuries
Cats in Art Through the Centuries
|Catherine Hébert
Let customers speak for us
from 172 reviewsI've had a squirrel in my house
I've had a squirrel in my house. Took 3 days to get it out. I love Brigette because she is perfectly cute and not in my house.
Jacilyn S.
09/11/2026
I love these cards and will order again and
I love these cards and will order again and again
Sharon N.
09/07/2026
Love these
Love these cards!
Cynthia N.
09/01/2026
thank you for a timely shipping and a lovely image.
Mera P.
08/31/2026
great image
great image.
bought for the 6th birthday of a boy who loves a stuffed fox.
Cynthia N.
08/16/2026
BEAUTIFUL!! I thought it couldn't be any better than the Hare but this Deer print is quite awesome. I love the frames too, absolutely perfect. Shipping is super fast and packaging is superb.
Thank you for sharing your talent/gift. The picture on line doesnt begin to show the beauty of this painting.
Linda
07/22/2026
ADORABLE
I am in love with this little cobra. I think his friends are just behind the door waiting to surprise him. The print is fantastic quality and he arrived well-packed to avoid any issues.
Sarah B.
07/01/2026
Beautiful and arrived on time .
James h.
07/01/2026
Beautiful! Love it! It's perfect. This framed rabbit is a lovely piece of art. The frame is very nice and it was packaged extremely well. Shipping was super fast.
Linda
06/13/2026
I love hares and this one is a great addition to my collection
I love hares and this one is a great addition to my collection.
Julia S.
06/06/2026
Such a Beautiful Hare
The card is lovely. Quality paper, colors and art work are all excellent. I just love it !
Kathleen S.
05/14/2026
Extremely beautiful and well made. I absolutely loved it
kathy
05/08/2026
Amazing color drench and textured paper
Amazing color drench and textured paper, already sent a few
Sharon N.
05/07/2026
Love it
So beautiful!
Caroline B.
05/05/2026
Beautiful saturated color
Beautiful saturated color, great texture and fountain pen friendly. The trifecta of a great card.
Sharon N.
05/04/2026