Some of Braldt Bralds' most beloved works are his renditions of cats with their humorous human-like traits. Braldt was very influenced by the works of Dutch Masters, while growing up in the Netherlands. He attended the Grafische School in Rotterdam, where he learned graphic arts and the printing trade. Once out of school, Braldt became a successful illustrator. In 1978, he was commissioned to paint a cover for Time Magazine. His work has appeared in Time, The Washington Post, Rolling Stone, National Geographic, and many more. In 1989, Braldt received the Clio award for Best Illustration.The Dutch Society of Illustrators inducted him into the Hall of Fame for his lifetime achievement in the field of international illustration in 1997.