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Dana Jeri Maier is an artist and cartoonist whose work blends sharp humor with thoughtful observations about creativity, anxiety, and everyday life. You might recognize her cartoons from The New Yorker Daily Shouts, where she’s been a contributor since 2018, or from her syndicated series The Worried Well, which can be found on GoComics.

In addition to publishing the book Skip to the Fun Parts: Cartoons and Complaints About Creativity, Dana has illustrated for cultural institutions like The Phillips Collection and the DC Public Library, created murals around Washington, DC, and even founded the wildly popular Ladies Drawing Night Against Humanity.

Scroll down to explore a selection of her cartoons and see why her work resonates with so many readers.

More info: Instagram | danajerimaier.com | danajeri.substack.com | publishing.andrewsmcmeel.com

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Black and white comic illustrating absurd everyday life with cats in a newspaper style titled Cat News.

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    Black and white relatable comic illustrating the absurdities of everyday life through bad and good writing reactions.

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    Two-panel relatable comic showing the absurdity of wanting to write then losing motivation within a minute at a laptop.

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    Woman holding a skirt, comic style illustration capturing the absurdities of everyday life with relatable humor.

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    Comic-style newspaper titled Cat News humorously depicting absurdities of everyday life with cats and empty box found.

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    Comic style cat news illustration highlighting door open, scratching post, and napping space in relatable everyday life absurdities.

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    Parent talking to child in a relatable comic illustrating the absurdities of everyday life and appearance judgment.

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    Cartoon cats in a bar playing pool and drinking, illustrating relatable comics about the absurdities of everyday life.

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    Person sitting on a cushion in front of abstract art, with text asking about having a profound experience in relatable comics.

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    Woman in workout clothes looking at her smartwatch with a comic bubble about the absurdities of everyday life steps count.

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    Minimalist comic drawing illustrating absurdities of everyday life with a brain labeled as free real estate for annoyances.

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    Black and white comic illustration with multiple figures holding signs saying I'm right, showcasing absurdities of everyday life.

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    Simple relatable comic showing a person talking to a glass of liquor, highlighting absurdities of everyday life.

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    Minimalist black and white relatable comic showing a person handing art to a shadow labeled the void, highlighting everyday absurdities.

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    Minimalist comic showing a nail polish color problem, relatable comics highlighting absurdities of everyday life humor.

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    Hand-drawn comic with text about not expressing feelings, showcasing relatable comics on the absurdities of everyday life.

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    Watercolor comic of a person admiring super-high ceilings, illustrating relatable comics about absurdities of everyday life.




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    Hand-drawn comic depicting a cat relaxing on a laptop with humor about everyday life absurdities.

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    Two women relaxing at home with a cat on the couch, illustrating relatable comics about everyday absurdities.

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    Black and white comic illustrating the absurdities of everyday life with a person working and not working at a desk by a window.

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    Minimalist comic drawing depicting two faces with one asking about having the exact same opinions, highlighting absurdities of everyday life.

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    Simple comic of person at laptop saying they enjoy opinions they already agree with, showing absurdities of everyday life.

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    Black ink comic illustrating people absorbed in phones around a message about emotional void, reflecting relatable comics absurdities.

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