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

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1 day 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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    Comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing cats investigating an open door, scratching posts, and napping spots in a humorous modern life style.

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Door closed: our investigators are at the scene now.

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    Comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing a parent comforting a child about appearance in everyday modern life.

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    1 day ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is absolutely true. It DOESN'T MATTER! Be the person your dog thinks you are, and you'll be fine.

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    Comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing humorous cat news headlines about objects falling and boring cat toys in modern life.

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    Cat curled up on laptop in a comic by Dana Jeri Maier, highlighting humor in modern life and technology use.
    Cat curled up on laptop in a comic by Dana Jeri Maier, highlighting humor in modern life and technology use.
    Cat curled up on laptop in a comic by Dana Jeri Maier, highlighting humor in modern life and technology use.
    Cat curled up on laptop in a comic by Dana Jeri Maier, highlighting humor in modern life and technology use.
    Cat curled up on laptop in a comic by Dana Jeri Maier, highlighting humor in modern life and technology use.
    Cat curled up on laptop in a comic by Dana Jeri Maier, highlighting humor in modern life and technology use.

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a recent trend in PC cases that I've found to be inconvenient. I just built a new gaming PC as a Christmas present for a friend of mine who had a stroke. New cases all seem to have their front panel audio connections, USB ports, and, Most Critically, their POWER SWITCHES, on the *TOP*, not on the front. This can be a serious problem if you have cats.

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    Comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing the difference between bad writing and good writing in a humorous modern life observation.

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    Comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing a wise person on a cliff ignored by a crowd below, highlighting modern life humor.

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    Comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing a person losing the urge to write within a minute in modern life humor.

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    80% of what all writers feel

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    #9

    Comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing two women at home with a cat, humorously observing insecurities in modern life.

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    time for different insecurities

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    Comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing a person at a desk working versus not working, illustrating modern life humor.

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    Comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing two faces with one asking about having the exact same opinions in modern life.

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    Cartoon cats in a bar with drinks and cookies, showcasing humor in modern life by Dana Jeri Maier comics.

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    Premium     1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even harder to find a bookstore.

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    Comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing a person looking at abstract art asking about having a profound experience.

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "No, only an amateur-found experience, thanks."

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    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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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing like a nice, comfortable social bubble.

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    Comic by Dana Jeri Maier humorously showing different ways people talk about modern art in everyday life.

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Attempting to disguise an incomplete concept with deliberate obfuscation" not only describes a lot of art, but a lot of politics.

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    Comic illustration by Dana Jeri Maier showing people with phones around text about emotional support podcasts.

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *people who actually TALK to each other have entered the empty chat*

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    #17

    Comic illustration by Dana Jeri Maier showing a runner checking a watch with a funny modern life observation.
    Comic illustration by Dana Jeri Maier showing a runner checking a watch with a funny modern life observation.
    Comic illustration by Dana Jeri Maier showing a runner checking a watch with a funny modern life observation.
    Comic illustration by Dana Jeri Maier showing a runner checking a watch with a funny modern life observation.
    Comic illustration by Dana Jeri Maier showing a runner checking a watch with a funny modern life observation.

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank God. Have you seen what's on Twitter these days?

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    Minimalist comic by Dana Jeri Maier illustrating free real estate humor about modern life annoyances.

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    Comic illustration by Dana Jeri Maier showing multiple characters holding signs all declaring I’m right in a humorous scene.

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Intelligent people are full of doubt, stupid people are full of confidence."

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    Cartoon by Dana Jeri Maier showing a person looking at a glass, captioned with a funny modern life headache joke.
    Cartoon by Dana Jeri Maier showing a person looking at a glass, captioned with a funny modern life headache joke.
    Cartoon by Dana Jeri Maier showing a person looking at a glass, captioned with a funny modern life headache joke.
    Cartoon by Dana Jeri Maier showing a person looking at a glass, captioned with a funny modern life headache joke.
    Cartoon by Dana Jeri Maier showing a person looking at a glass, captioned with a funny modern life headache joke.
    Cartoon by Dana Jeri Maier showing a person looking at a glass, captioned with a funny modern life headache joke.

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    Minimalist comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing a person handing art to a dark figure labeled The Void, observing modern life humor.

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    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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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    Comic illustration by Dana Jeri Maier showing a woman humorously trying to fit into a skirt, highlighting modern life humor.
    Comic illustration by Dana Jeri Maier showing a woman humorously trying to fit into a skirt, highlighting modern life humor.
    Comic illustration by Dana Jeri Maier showing a woman humorously trying to fit into a skirt, highlighting modern life humor.
    Comic illustration by Dana Jeri Maier showing a woman humorously trying to fit into a skirt, highlighting modern life humor.
    Comic illustration by Dana Jeri Maier showing a woman humorously trying to fit into a skirt, highlighting modern life humor.
    Comic illustration by Dana Jeri Maier showing a woman humorously trying to fit into a skirt, highlighting modern life humor.

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    Premium     1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then you can claim you just don't like it anymore, instead of admitting that it's become too tight

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    Hand-drawn comic by Dana Jeri Maier showing a person surrounded by a pink speech bubble expressing reluctance to speak.

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    1 day ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel this when people suggest we go around the table at meetings and "share our thoughts"

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    #25

    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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    1 day 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.

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