Debra Mason

Debra Mason was introduced to the arts at a very young age. She is a classically trained clarinetist and actress and has appeared on stage, TV and film. After receiving a BA in Theater from Trinity University, Debra obtained a Surface Design Certificate from Otis College of Art and Design and began immediately designing textiles for the swimwear market. She also received honorable mention in the Surtex International Design competition.

Debra’s career changed dramatically when she created a Christmas card featuring a cartoon illustration of one of her beloved cats. The card caught the attention of the folks at Robert Kaufman Fabrics and the rest is Catberry Tails history. Oklahoma Embroidery Supply and Design jumped on board the following year.

Debra’s next adventure involves the children’s picture book market. She has just completed writing & illustrating My Cat Ben, From Planet of the Cats. She is especially excited to be returning to the writing community. During her years in the entertainment industry she wrote several scripts for TV and served as a story analyst for major production companies.

Debra lives in Los Angeles with her husband Ken, a theatre professor, and the gang of cats they rescued from the streets. Debra & Ken work hard to put food on the floor for their cats! Fortunately, the Catberry Tails gang have not let fame go to their heads!