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Slice-of-life artist Bella Maris from Belgium is a gifted creator on social media. She enjoys creating witty comics about the difficulties women face in life and amusing situations. Over 117k fans of the artist adore her sense of humor. With that being said, we adore her artwork too, and this time we want to highlight some of her newest comics.

Bella's work was also previously featured on Bored Panda, and if you'd like to see parts 1 and 2, make sure to click here and here.

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Artist Creates Realistic Comics About The Difficulties Every Girl Deals With (New Pics)

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That one girl in the corner
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will...mostly avoid that as I'm an overthinker and I tend to fear that will happen to me- don't judge me

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Just like last time, Bored Panda reached out to Bella with some new questions! First, we asked the artist if perhaps she had any upcoming series of works we should be looking forward to.

“Since I got pregnant and became a mom, I’ve been very inspired by all the new experiences I have as a new mom. Some moments are wholesome and some are challenging. Throughout the years, I share my story as a woman through my comics and now I’m planning to share this new chapter of my life with my audience. I have visualized all the ideas in my head, all I need to do is draw them into comics. I hope my audience will enjoy them once I put them out!”

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    ᑭIᗰᑭᒪE ᖴᗩᑕE
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love Halloween so much that I've had a recurring dream about it everyday this past week. I haven't celebrated Halloween in a long time and this year will be the first time since 6 years:)

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    Sue Lynn Chan
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s ok. It’s a very common mistake

    Kenny Kulbiski
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me! I can't remember my passwords or my PINs but I can recall perfectly every cringe worthy event in my entire life. Knowing I'm not the only one is absolutely no help.

    Adrianus van Zyl
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once served someone a baked potato. They said thank you. I said you're wonderful 🤣

    Sheila Weila
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe they needed to hear that. You never know.

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    Amy
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ATC: "Have a good flight." Me: "You too!" I cringe every time I think about it. 😆

    Bouche Clay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I expect he (and real servers) take such a comment by the intention. Kind politeness, is surely

    MagNat
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He did enjoy his meal and was grateful for your kindness.

    Cassi Lyris
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's okay. Let that $hit go. Trust me, waiters/waitresses get this all the time. As long as you're not a jerk they're fine with you.

    Philly Bob Squires
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Happy Birthday! Me: To you too... (er... ah... f*k!)

    Lakatos Petru
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol, first I thought she cringes because she married the waiter 🤣😂

    PaxScientia
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes. Constantly. Every bad or stupid thing I've ever done or said in my life.

    Abby Rager
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. Me, but not 5 years later for me.... it's more like 5 seconds later 😆

    Felis Yao
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember that when I was nine and my teacher asked if my friend was present, she was here and I said absent. I’m still so embarrassed…….. 😭😭😭😭

    * ~ l a s a n y a ~ *
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *cringe cringe cringe cringe cringe cringe*

    a_bored_panda
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fr tho this happens to me all the time

    Luz Onsurez
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh gosh I'm still embarrassed of things i did 15 years ago.

    Aaron Ross
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, this is an autistic trait. I regret every conversation that others would have automatically forgotten

    harry Henderson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think this is accurate or that the artist is old enough. Once you pass 50 or 60 you don't really care about stuff like that anymore

    EP
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t understand this. She was served a meal. And then is crying 50 years later that being served a meal which in the comic looks normal, is now bothering her? I don’t see anything cringy here? What am I missing?

    beatrix gyuris
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I remember when I accidentaly stole a gummy bracelet... when I was 4. Now I'm 24. It still haunts me

    Sunny Topia
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even though I passed my driving test yesterday... I still got haunted by how indifferent myself with others. I made simple mistakes tho... 😨😰 I was frickin nervous and couldn't do perfect. While pre-test my scores are perfect except I made 1 mistake. On the real test, I remember and fix my mistake and did it again and again xD. More safety! Yesterday... truly my lucky day. TvT I got a good spot for side parking test! There are a lot of people failed at 2nd spot cuz of the straight yellow line. Oof. But there are actually a tip. Their teacher might not taught them. Welp. But my teacher did. 😜🤪😝

    Henry Crank
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to join at that twice and yes of course it's because I've done that several times LOL

    deborah ahn
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    3 years ago

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    if you're thinking about that 50 years later then you need hobbies

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    Over the years, Bella has created a lot of comics, therefore, we couldn't help but ask if the artist had a favorite one.

    “The most recent one would be the comic about my interest in true crime and murder stories told by Bailey Sarian. Not long after I posted it, she left a comment for me and I was over the moon!”

    The artist's style is quite colorful and fun to look at, however, for each artist, finding their own style is a journey of its own as you try new things along the way.

    “As someone who spent years to find the art style that I finally feel comfortable with, I’d like to try and convert my comics into animation. It would be a nice addition to my platform!”

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    Bouche Clay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When my cousin was 15, she asked for clothes. The family were worried they'd get her stuff she didn't like. She told everyone to go buy the ugliest thing they could find, and she'd love it. Very smart young woman.

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    We also asked if Bella could perhaps share some advice with those of you who might be thinking of starting to make comics as well.

    “Just enjoy it! When I first started, I didn’t focus on anything but having fun with it. It is the best motivation for me to keep creating because I can have fun doing what I love and other people can enjoy reading them as well.”

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    Mama Penguin
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. Sleep wrong for one night and my back complains for several days.

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    Each artist creates for a reason, and Bella is no different as she told us what she hopes to accomplish with her work, “All I want is to put a smile on someone’s face when they read my comics. I’m happy if I could make them feel seen and they can relate to my stories. With that being said, I’d like to publish my own comic books someday!”

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    Ray Ceeya (RayCeeYa)
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a human and I have a similar reaction. It's why if I ever own a house, it will NOT have carpet. Brooms are so much quieter.

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    Jon Steensen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh yeah my parent's dogs could tell when it was dinner time within 10 minutes or so. However the shift from summer to winter time or the reverse, the would be knocked completely off rail.

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    Being a popular artist on Instagram, we have no doubt that Bella has received a lot of comments over the years, so we asked her if she had one that particularly stood out to her, and here's what she said, “I cherish all of the feedback I get from my audience. The positive comments encourage me to keep creating and the constructive ones help me improve and aim to do better with my work.

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    The special ones that give me an extra boost are from the artists or people that I look up to who are kind enough to leave me comments or even just like my posts.”

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    Jon Steensen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yep a lot of makeup only makes matters worse by clogging up the pores so the skin cannot "breathe" which will make it irritated and infected.

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    Makenzi McFeaters
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    3 years ago

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    Lastly, we wanted to know if the artist had any other hobbies besides making art, and Bella was more than happy to share a little bit more about herself and her interests.

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    “I love cooking and going for a walk with my dog and now also with my baby. I also love makeup so whenever I have some time off, I put my makeup on, cook something delicious and take my babies out for a walk.”

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    Mama Penguin
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. Just barreled in and ruined lives all over the world.

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    That one girl in the corner
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    YES. but my dog isn't that obedient. He'll just shake them all off and never stay still haha

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    Anna Banana
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, she gets periods so regularly that she notices a single day's delay?

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    Curly potato
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know that when my parents got married, my mum's mum was super fussy and said that there needed to be an equal number of guests on her side and on my dad's side. My dad's side of the family is huge so in the end she got frustrated and ended up inviting her friends who my parents didn't even know very well!

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    Laugh or not
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The "I will eat it slowly to really enjoy it... How is it already gone? I just took two bites!" type.

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    Bouche Clay
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never been pregnant, but I have one heck of a baby bump!

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    Cassi Lyris
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nah, have them bring out the sizing clips. You're just fine.

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