Dana Simpson 🖼️🖌️🦄
@danasimpson.com
Official account for the artist behind "Phoebe and Her Unicorn" and "Ozy and Millie" — watch this space for information and announcements. Personal account is @danacorn.bsky.social.
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With Giving Tuesday now underway, we hope that you’ll consider making a pledge to CAM and celebrate our 41st anniversary this month. We appreciate your support and for helping to spread the word. Visit cartoonart.org/join-support to learn how to contribute. #givingtuesday #nonprofitsupport #thankyou
December 2, 2025 at 6:50 PM
With Giving Tuesday now underway, we hope that you’ll consider making a pledge to CAM and celebrate our 41st anniversary this month. We appreciate your support and for helping to spread the word. Visit cartoonart.org/join-support to learn how to contribute. #givingtuesday #nonprofitsupport #thankyou
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Shipped out all the pre-orders this morning. I still got books available, however! Get yours at ko-fi.com/s/cdec8cd7c7
I will be shipping out more books on Monday! If you want to get yours now, order at ko-fi.com/s/cdec8cd7c7
The book contains all the "Lauren" strips that will run in 2026. Get yours so you can read ahead of the online crowd!
The book contains all the "Lauren" strips that will run in 2026. Get yours so you can read ahead of the online crowd!
December 1, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Shipped out all the pre-orders this morning. I still got books available, however! Get yours at ko-fi.com/s/cdec8cd7c7
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Do judge a book by its cover! I worked hard on that cover!
November 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Do judge a book by its cover! I worked hard on that cover!
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I do in fact have a new book. Came out in October!
Pretty much what it says. More unicorn comics. It has the storyline with Marigold’s robot unicorn double, which felt like a reach when I thought of it but wound up being a personal favorite storyline.
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Galact...
Pretty much what it says. More unicorn comics. It has the storyline with Marigold’s robot unicorn double, which felt like a reach when I thought of it but wound up being a personal favorite storyline.
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Galact...
November 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
I do in fact have a new book. Came out in October!
Pretty much what it says. More unicorn comics. It has the storyline with Marigold’s robot unicorn double, which felt like a reach when I thought of it but wound up being a personal favorite storyline.
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Galact...
Pretty much what it says. More unicorn comics. It has the storyline with Marigold’s robot unicorn double, which felt like a reach when I thought of it but wound up being a personal favorite storyline.
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Galact...
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In college, I decided to start making comics. I wasn’t good at it, at first, but I had something to say, and people responded to that.
I also picked up a guitar for the first time. I wasn’t good at it, at first, but I kept playing and trying to write songs, and eventually people stopped wincing.
I also picked up a guitar for the first time. I wasn’t good at it, at first, but I kept playing and trying to write songs, and eventually people stopped wincing.
I'm old.
If you're not, listen to this.
Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.
Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.
It's literally never been more important.
If you're not, listen to this.
Get a guitar or some drums, or a trumpet. Pick up a brush, a pencil, some clay or a welder.
Just make shit. It doesn't have to be good (eventually it will be) just make music, art or write or whatever.
It's literally never been more important.
November 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
In college, I decided to start making comics. I wasn’t good at it, at first, but I had something to say, and people responded to that.
I also picked up a guitar for the first time. I wasn’t good at it, at first, but I kept playing and trying to write songs, and eventually people stopped wincing.
I also picked up a guitar for the first time. I wasn’t good at it, at first, but I kept playing and trying to write songs, and eventually people stopped wincing.
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The proper answer is to say that it’s a tie between every kid who’s ever taken the time to write me and tell me they love my comic, who at this point number in the thousands.
What is the best compliment you ever received? Putting aside whether or not you believed it.
November 26, 2025 at 6:04 PM
The proper answer is to say that it’s a tie between every kid who’s ever taken the time to write me and tell me they love my comic, who at this point number in the thousands.
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My hair is very sparkly now. And I’m thankful for it.
November 27, 2025 at 7:14 AM
My hair is very sparkly now. And I’m thankful for it.
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Very advanced innovations in hunting techniques.
November 20, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Very advanced innovations in hunting techniques.
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Sofia has vanquished this carrot
November 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Sofia has vanquished this carrot
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Okay so crowsnest.quest is live now, and so is shop.crowsnest.quest, with outsidercomics.com and shop.outsidercomics.com redirecting to them. If you're bored and wanna check out our "new" web site(s) please do poke at them and lmk if there are errors! <3
November 15, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Okay so crowsnest.quest is live now, and so is shop.crowsnest.quest, with outsidercomics.com and shop.outsidercomics.com redirecting to them. If you're bored and wanna check out our "new" web site(s) please do poke at them and lmk if there are errors! <3
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I had an amazing time at the Poulsbo Kids Book Festival today!
November 16, 2025 at 3:07 AM
I had an amazing time at the Poulsbo Kids Book Festival today!
Getting free posters and buttons ready to give away at the Poulsbo Kids Book Festival tomorrow!
(Sofia says she's not attending, and I will not be giving her away.)
(Sofia says she's not attending, and I will not be giving her away.)
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Getting free posters and buttons ready to give away at the Poulsbo Kids Book Festival tomorrow!
(Sofia says she's not attending, and I will not be giving her away.)
(Sofia says she's not attending, and I will not be giving her away.)
This free book festival was a lot of fun last time, and turnout was so big, they moved to a larger venue for this year! I'm really looking forward to doing it again. I'll be signing books (which will be available for purchase at the event.)
www.poulsbokidsbookfest.com
www.poulsbokidsbookfest.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:30 AM
This free book festival was a lot of fun last time, and turnout was so big, they moved to a larger venue for this year! I'm really looking forward to doing it again. I'll be signing books (which will be available for purchase at the event.)
www.poulsbokidsbookfest.com
www.poulsbokidsbookfest.com
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This sneaked up on me! I’ll be doing the Poulsbo Kids’ Book Festival in Poulsbo, WA, on Saturday.
November 14, 2025 at 12:34 AM
This sneaked up on me! I’ll be doing the Poulsbo Kids’ Book Festival in Poulsbo, WA, on Saturday.
Here's a sneak peek at a box set coming out in the spring, featuring redone cover art! If you don't already have books 9-12, have worn out your copies, or just really like things that come in boxes, you'll love it.
November 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Here's a sneak peek at a box set coming out in the spring, featuring redone cover art! If you don't already have books 9-12, have worn out your copies, or just really like things that come in boxes, you'll love it.
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#ghiblinovember is here! And the first prompt is #breakfast
#KidLit #KidLitArt #fanart #StudioGhibli #illustration
#KidLit #KidLitArt #fanart #StudioGhibli #illustration
November 4, 2025 at 5:50 AM
#ghiblinovember is here! And the first prompt is #breakfast
#KidLit #KidLitArt #fanart #StudioGhibli #illustration
#KidLit #KidLitArt #fanart #StudioGhibli #illustration
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"[...] the unicorn screamed. It was not at all like the challenging bell with which she had first met the Red Bull; it was an ugly, squawking wail of sorrow and loss and rage, such as no immortal creature ever gave."
[ #thelastunicorn #amalthea ]
[ #thelastunicorn #amalthea ]
November 4, 2025 at 4:34 PM
"[...] the unicorn screamed. It was not at all like the challenging bell with which she had first met the Red Bull; it was an ugly, squawking wail of sorrow and loss and rage, such as no immortal creature ever gave."
[ #thelastunicorn #amalthea ]
[ #thelastunicorn #amalthea ]
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Thanks to everyone who pre-ordered the new "Lauren Ipsum" book so far! Always happy that so many people are happy to continue reading my strip as it soon enters its 3rd year.
Still taking pre-orders! Planning to ship them out by January - ko-fi.com/s/cdec8cd7c7
Still taking pre-orders! Planning to ship them out by January - ko-fi.com/s/cdec8cd7c7
October 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Thanks to everyone who pre-ordered the new "Lauren Ipsum" book so far! Always happy that so many people are happy to continue reading my strip as it soon enters its 3rd year.
Still taking pre-orders! Planning to ship them out by January - ko-fi.com/s/cdec8cd7c7
Still taking pre-orders! Planning to ship them out by January - ko-fi.com/s/cdec8cd7c7
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Get creative during Thanksgiving break. We're hosting four one-day family cartooning workshops (Nov. 24, 25, 28, and 29) with collaborative activities to fire up your imagination. Museum admission included. More info: cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/11/cartooning-for-the-whole-family-thanksgiving
October 30, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Get creative during Thanksgiving break. We're hosting four one-day family cartooning workshops (Nov. 24, 25, 28, and 29) with collaborative activities to fire up your imagination. Museum admission included. More info: cartoonart.org/calendar/2025/11/cartooning-for-the-whole-family-thanksgiving
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Bearing in mind it might be this kid.
October 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Bearing in mind it might be this kid.
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Milo has something to say, and he feels strongly about it.
October 30, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Milo has something to say, and he feels strongly about it.
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Claire in the rain, with a cool glowy umbrella
Like a lot of my recent stuff, drawn in ProCreate.
Like a lot of my recent stuff, drawn in ProCreate.
October 30, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Claire in the rain, with a cool glowy umbrella
Like a lot of my recent stuff, drawn in ProCreate.
Like a lot of my recent stuff, drawn in ProCreate.