The Birds Collection
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.
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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
How to Tell If an Art Print Is Good Quality
Not all art prints are created equal. Some will last decades. Some will fade before you finish paying off your credit card. Here's how to tell the difference without needing...
How to Tell If an Art Print Is Good Quality
How to Tell If an Art Print Is Good Quality
|Catherine Hébert
I Painted One Eye Pete. Then We Tried to Find Out if He Was Real.
You've probably seen him. A scruffy kitten on a step, sepia-toned, with handwritten text: "TOUGH, I AM" at the top and "ONE EYE PETE" at the bottom. The internet claims...
I Painted One Eye Pete. Then We Tried to Find Out if He Was Real.
I Painted One Eye Pete. Then We Tried to Find Out if He Was Real.
|Catherine Hébert
What Makes a Fine Art Print Worth the Price?
If you've ever looked at a fine art print and thought "I could get a poster for ten bucks," that's fair. I get it. Let me explain what you're actually...
What Makes a Fine Art Print Worth the Price?
What Makes a Fine Art Print Worth the Price?
|Catherine Hébert
Let customers speak for us
from 216 reviewsGreat color. It's a beautiful piece. Even...
Great color. It's a beautiful piece. Even better in person than online
Evelyn
04/05/2026
The Hare - Green Edition
Beautiful print. Well-packaged and shipped...
Beautiful print. Well-packaged and shipped quickly after ordering.
Jaunita
03/22/2026
Jarousse
Pretty and fast
Everyone knows foxes are sly. Bit this one delivers on good looks and fast delivery.
Ingrid M.P.
12/25/2025
The Woodland Fox - Blue Edition
Wild Beauty
Fell in love with this print. It is so representative of the beautiful fox that frequently visits our property. Great quality papar, and the regal beauty of this fox, is perfectly captured.
Jill M.M.
12/17/2025
The Woodland Fox - Black Edition
I love this! Printed on heavy, high-quality paper.
Victoria
12/11/2025
The Woodland Fox - Blue Edition
I love this art piece!!
The heavy paper a...
I love this art piece!!
The heavy paper and dark background!
The Hare really stands out!!!
Can't wait to hang it up.
No customer service was needed!!
Sandrine
10/04/2025
The Hare
The eyes are upon you
Cut cunning fox. So beautiful. Watches me like looking in through a window
Deborah S.
07/26/2025
The Fox
The Hare - Green Edition
I`m so happy with The Hare, it`s a lovely print.
Yvonne M.
07/25/2025
The Hare - Green Edition
The Woodland Fox
I`m so happy with the fox. He looks great in my home.
Yvonne M.
07/25/2025
The Woodland Fox - Blue Edition
Stunning
The cards are lovely, the framed hare print with lighter green background and walnut frame even lovelier.
Anna
07/18/2025
The Hare - Green Edition
I love this piece. It looks great as the m...
I love this piece. It looks great as the main focus on my wall. Packaged carefully and sent promptly. Thank you
Marjolaine
07/01/2025
Brünnhilde
Beautiful
I collect crow things, so this beautiful card will end up in a frame!
LeNoir C.
06/11/2025
Crownelius Crowmwell Greeting Card