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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

#1

Black and white comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing humorous cat news with a box, cushion, and cat food opinions.

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Aveline Roisseau
Community Member
1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These are the kinds of news I enjoy reading, even though I'm not a cat.☺️

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    #14

    Cartoon by Dana Jeri Maier showing a person at a laptop commenting on opinions they already agree with in modern life.

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    Λjvo
    Community Member
    53 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing like a nice, comfortable social bubble.

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    #20

    Black and white comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing a person frustrated with nail polish color during a manicure.
    Black and white comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing a person frustrated with nail polish color during a manicure.
    Black and white comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing a person frustrated with nail polish color during a manicure.
    Black and white comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing a person frustrated with nail polish color during a manicure.
    Black and white comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing a person frustrated with nail polish color during a manicure.
    Black and white comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing a person frustrated with nail polish color during a manicure.
    Black and white comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing a person frustrated with nail polish color during a manicure.
    Black and white comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing a person frustrated with nail polish color during a manicure.
    Black and white comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing a person frustrated with nail polish color during a manicure.

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    Corvus
    Community Member
    47 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of the "first-world problems" meme ;)

    #24

    Watercolor comic showing a person admiring super-high ceilings with tall columns, illustrating modern life humor.
    Watercolor comic showing a person admiring super-high ceilings with tall columns, illustrating modern life humor.
    Watercolor comic showing a person admiring super-high ceilings with tall columns, illustrating modern life humor.
    Watercolor comic showing a person admiring super-high ceilings with tall columns, illustrating modern life humor.
    Watercolor comic showing a person admiring super-high ceilings with tall columns, illustrating modern life humor.
    Watercolor comic showing a person admiring super-high ceilings with tall columns, illustrating modern life humor.
    Watercolor comic showing a person admiring super-high ceilings with tall columns, illustrating modern life humor.
    Watercolor comic showing a person admiring super-high ceilings with tall columns, illustrating modern life humor.

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    Λjvo
    Community Member
    42 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Censored the word “that”. I think that’s as silly as it gets.