Nick Cabana is a Boston-based artist and the creative mind behind MANIA, a series of illustrations, cartoons, and animations that highlight the humor in everyday life.

Drawing inspiration from strangers, personal interactions, and the bizarre moments that often go unnoticed, his work captures the relatable absurdity of the world around us. With a style that resonates especially with young adults, Cabana’s art turns fleeting observations into sharp, witty, and entertaining visuals.

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Comic by Chris Jensen showing a character posting a status from a rooftop, then feeling better after throwing their phone.

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Bored Panda reached out to Nick to learn more about his creative work. When asked to describe his comics in three words, the artist chose: “conversational, realistic, and silly.” He then went on to share what first inspired him to start making comics: “I knew I wanted to do something artistic to express myself and my views on the world. I tried illustration but wasn't satisfied—moved towards serious animation but still felt like it wasn't what I wanted. I knew I was circling something important. One day, I made a comedic animated video and knew that I had found what I was looking for. Comedy was always very important to me, but for some reason, I never thought I would be able to incorporate it into art in a meaningful way.”

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    Comic by Chris Jensen featuring a character on a couch humorously capturing an awkward moment and conversation.

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    #3

    Comic by Chris Jensen depicting a humorous conversation about life and death tally.

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    panther
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must be an American with no health insurance.

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    Cabana shared how he usually comes up with ideas for his new works, explaining that he finds inspiration in everyday moments: “Almost all of my video ideas come from bits my roommates and I do around the apartment. We spend a lot of time making each other laugh, and when something is very funny to us, I try to capture that feeling in a video. It feels fulfilling to me to capture elements of my real life in my content.”

    #4

    Comic by Chris Jensen showing a character awkwardly trying to start a friendship after breaking a window with a note.

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    #5

    Comic by Chris Jensen depicting a person on a couch expressing loneliness to an empty chair and plant.

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    Xeza
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well...plants seem to enjoy your company:^)

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    When asked about other artists he finds inspiring and whose style he admires, Nick responded: “There are tons of creators I find to be brilliant. Lately, I have been endlessly impressed by the storytelling of Joe Bennett with his two shows ‘Scavengers Reign’ and ‘Common Side Effects.’ He captures small human details in a way I've never seen.”

    Lastly, Cabana shared one of his favorite works he’s created so far: “I often enjoy the process of making my videos, especially my ‘Looking for Love’ series. But after a video is finished, I usually hate it because I think I can do better. This is something I’m working on—lol.”

    #8

    Aliens observe a human from their spaceship, humorously commenting on human behavior in a comic by Chris Jensen.

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    #9

    Comic by Chris Jensen showing humorous interactions between an anthropomorphic toilet and other characters.

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    Khavrinen
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And you all thought it was going to be a *robot* uprising.

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    #10

    Comic by Chris Jensen showing a chaotic scene in a restaurant with a burger character and a wizard.

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    Abel
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bettter than the Orane guy...

    #11

    Cartoon by Chris Jensen showing a character with glasses in a red chair, giving a thumbs up, capturing everyday humor.

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    #13

    Comic strip by Chris Jensen shows a tired person reaching for a gun, ultimately giving up as it's too far away.

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    LauraDragonWench
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I ever owned a gun, this would be me, for sure. 😜

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    #14

    Comic by Chris Jensen featuring a character having a humorous conversation with a fly at a desk.

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    panther
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The oval office looks different here.

    #16

    Comic by Chris Jensen showing a humorous space scene about frozen p**p and mysterious returning crystals.

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    #17

    Comic by Chris Jensen depicting a humorous airplane scene with a pilot searching "how to fly plane" on a phone.

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    #18

    Comic by Chris Jensen depicting awkward conversations about expressing feelings and therapy.

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    #20

    Comic by Chris Jensen showing a person seeking attention and advised humorously by a cat to sit on a laptop.

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    Greg Turnbull
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or their phone if you really want attention

    #21

    Comic by Chris Jensen showing a character claiming local fame, but is recognized as a loser by passersby.

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    #22

    Comic by Chris Jensen capturing awkward self-realization with a humorous twist.

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    #23

    Comic by Chris Jensen featuring a character with a headband having an awkward moment on a platform.

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    #25

    Cartoon character on a red chair humorously debates perspectives, capturing an awkward moment in Chris Jensen's comic.

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    Lotekguy
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would be funnier if it weren't so prevalent.

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    #26

    Comic by Chris Jensen showing an awkward conversation about self-perception and looking in the mirror.

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    Abel
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The existencial void 😱

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    #27

    Yellow figures in a comic represent self-criticism, one holding a mallet labeled "Also me," the other sitting labeled "Me."

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    #28

    Comic by Chris Jensen featuring a blue dog in a chair with text about seeking attention using a dead bird.

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    Jef Corb
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or pisssss in a shoe, worked for me, and I'm human

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    #29

    Comic character by Chris Jensen, sitting in a chair with a humorous quote about being yourself.

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    #30

    Comics by Chris Jensen showing a character venting to a sun figure at a listening booth.

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