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Once Again… Canada Post Is on Strike
Once Again… Canada Post Is on Strike
The strike is over now, and they've switched to "rolling" service outages.  So things are mostly back to normal, and we're starting to ship items out with Canada post again. Read more...
What We’ve Learned from a Year of Shipping Art Around the World
What We’ve Learned from a Year of Shipping Art Around the World
Running a small art studio is not just about making prints. It is also about figuring out how to get them safely to your wall, whether you are in Toronto,... Read more...
Shipping Update for Our U.S. Customers (Part 2: Tariff Boogaloo)
Shipping Update for Our U.S. Customers (Part 2: Tariff Boogaloo)
Good news, sort of: We can finally ship again to the United States. Our limited edition prints and greeting cards are no longer outright blocked at the border. But, because... Read more...
Displaying Art 101: My Favorite Ways to Showcase Prints Without Damaging Walls
Displaying Art 101: My Favorite Ways to Showcase Prints Without Damaging Walls
Worried about putting holes in your walls? Whether you’re renting or just like to keep things flexible, these wall-safe display ideas will help you showcase your giclée fine art prints... Read more...
Shipping Update for Our U.S. Customers
Shipping Update for Our U.S. Customers
Update – Sept 17: We can now ship again to the U.S. Limited edition prints and greeting cards are allowed through, but they’re slapped with a 35% tariff at checkout... Read more...
Why I Don't Do Custom Pet Portraits or Commissions
Why I Don't Do Custom Pet Portraits or Commissions
HomeI get asked this a lot—"Do you do custom pet portraits?" And I totally get why. If you've browsed through The Ugly Cat Studio for even a few seconds, you’ve... Read more...
"Clementines" Art print in a natural wood frame, on a shelf.
Framing Matters: Choosing the Right Frame for Your Art
Framing is one of those things that seems simple—until you’re standing there holding a print, wondering what frame will actually feel right. Should it match your furniture? Should it make... Read more...
Why We Chose Our Greeting Card Paper ✉️
Why We Chose Our Greeting Card Paper ✉️
Why we chose matte 15pt paper for our greeting cards—rich color, smooth writing, no gloss. Real-world testing, Canadian printing, and free shipping perks. Read more...
Behind the Scenes: How We Pack Your Greeting Cards
Behind the Scenes: How We Pack Your Greeting Cards
Ever wondered what goes into packing your card order at The Ugly Cat Studio? It’s more than just putting things in an envelope—we treat every order like a mini art delivery.... Read more...
"Brünnhilde" Photo by Adolph Edward Weidhaas
Brünnhilde the Valkyrie Cat: From 1936 Photograph to Fresh Fine‑Art Print
From 1936 to Today: The Story Behind the Photo I came across Adolph Edward Weidhaas’s 1936 snapshot of a tabby cat dressed as the Valkyrie Brünnhilde—helmet, breastplate, the whole operatic get‑up—while poking... Read more...
Choosing Print Sizes for Small Apartments
Choosing Print Sizes for Small Apartments
Living small doesn’t mean decorating small—it just means being smart about scale. Here’s how I decide which print sizes work best when every square foot counts. 1. Measure First, Buy... Read more...
How We Package Your Art Prints
How We Package Your Art Prints
How We Package Your Art Prints by Catherine Hébert — The Ugly Cat Studio, Montréal A Quick Look Inside the Studio The photo above shows a freshly delivered mailing tube—just... Read more...