Cat (aka Cathi Wong) has been a self-taught artist throughout her life, with mechanical drafting credentials earned along the way.  Pursuit of a career as a professional artist was initially sidetracked by a lengthy tour of duty in the corporate world, where she wore a number of different hats.  Among these positions were communications training supervisor and network producer for a major California utility.  During a restructuring phase in the late '90s, Cat took the opportunity to set a different course, focusing on her bliss--art. 

Soon after exiting the corporate life, she became a freelance illustrator/cover designer for an East Coast publishing firm and was simultaneously hired as its West Coast representative, serving as a part-time author advocate.  Over a ten-year period, Cat honed her drawing skills and established a reputation as a talented designer, with a loyal following built on customer referrals nationwide.

A fourth generation Californian residing in San Francisco, Cat still does occasional freelance design but more happily focuses on introducing Clara and Clarence Bear to the world via e-book apps, stationery, and limited edition collectibles.  While  creating Clara and Clarence Bear's adventures, she is often "assisted" by the two family cats, Sammi (Samantha) and Seli (Selina)--respectively a Calico-Siamese and a Snowshoe-Siamese.  Their input is always invaluable.