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Doctor Who For Every Mood: Happy | Geeks In Art

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Doctor Who

Escaping to a world of fantasy, where (most of the time) someone is able to save the day is a great way to cheer yourself up. Feel-good television and Doctor Who aren’t usually synonymous with one another. However, there are quite a few amazing episodes that are sure to leave you smiling before the end. Take a look at our list of the happiest Doctor Who episodes and let us know if we’ve left your favourite out! We are always on the hunt for more happy, geeky tv! Be warned, there may be spoilers below if you aren’t up-to-date.

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How To Support Your Friend In The Arts, Even If You’re Broke

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Having an artist as a friend is one of the greatest gifts life can give. Artists see things in new and interesting ways, are outside-the-box thinkers, and usually a lot of fun to be around. You may  have friends in any one of the arts, from writing to painting to crafting to acting to comedy to other forms of creation. The arts make a valuable contribution to society. They lift people up when they are down and provide a release for so many difficult emotions. The arts give us a way to celebrate joy while processing sorrow. They are invaluable.

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Make Good Art: The Many Benefits Of Creating ‘A Thing’

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A few months ago, Neil Gaiman released a collection of essays and other works of non-fiction. This work, called The View From The Cheap Seats, was hotly anticipated by many fans, myself included. I was lucky enough to have a copy gifted to me, by a then-stranger (Steve Cleff, a kind human being and an amazing artist). The work is filled with insightful, interesting, and sometimes humours essays and observations on the world. However, the main draw for me, and the work I re-read time and time again, is Make Good Art. Make Good Art is the text of a commencement speech given by Neil Gaiman in 2012. The whole speech/transcript is filled with quotable phrases, but one in particular stands out:

Life is sometimes hard. Things go wrong, in life an din love and in business and in friendship and in health and in all the other ways that life can go wrong. And when things get tough, this is what you should do.

Make good art.

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Gift Ideas For Your Crazy Aunt Ida | Geeks In Art

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Everyone has that family member or acquaintance – you know, the one you’re not super keen on but you sort of have warm feelings for anyway. You might not agree with her political views, her opinions about your career and love life, or her commentary on current affairs, but that doesn’t mean finding the perfect gift has to be complicated. To save you a ton of time, and a lot of hassle, we have a few gift ideas. These will keep Aunt Ida happy (or at least quiet), without resulting in family drama or a blown holiday budget. Continue reading

Everyone Loves A Christmas Deal | Geeks In Art

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Christmas, and the holiday season in general, can be incredibly stressful. Between trying to squeeze in an extra week’s worth of obligations into an already busy month and trying to figure out how to please everyone on your list, it can be a tricky time.

There are some gifts that just about everyone loves. Items like mugs and t-shirts are almost always appreciated. Check out our Geeky Gifts for handcrafted items, and take advantage of online retailers to find well made geeky apparel. Busted Tees and Tee Public are two of our personal favourites. We know that finances can be tight around the holidays, which only adds to the stress. Take advantage of the links below to help clear out your Christmas list without breaking the bank. Continue reading

The Musical Magic Of Disney’s Moana | Geeks In Art

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The first time a movie’s soundtrack affected me in a lasting and noticeable way was when I saw Beauty and the Beast. I was 8, and there was something about Paige O’Hara’s Belle that initially captivated me. Alan Menken’s score held my attention in a way that no other instrumental work ever had before, and Howard Ashman’s lyrics stood out in my mind. The soundtrack worked its way into my brain and never truly left. I eager learned as many songs as I could on the recorder, and later as I began playing the flute and the piano, I ensured those were among the first pieces I practiced. I never tired of Belle’s narration of her unfulfilling everyday life in an uneducated town, and could listen to the simple yet beautiful strains of the movie’s main theme on an endless loop. Continue reading

Wear Your Fandom | Geeks In Art

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We at Geeks In Art love to wear our fandom, in every way possible. Being part of a fandom can make you feel as though you are part of a bigger community. Geek-related merchandise is a great way to show off your geek pride by helping you identify with that wider community. You can find some of our favourite fandom merch by clicking the link below. It’s a great time to take advantage of the special deals we are able to offer as an affiliate, especially with the holidays just around the corner. And check back for more of our favourites soon!

Busted Tees 4 for $40

Dragons Can Be Defeated | Geeks In Art

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While I had always been interested in superheroes and science fiction, it was fairy tales that pushed me to explore other geeky interests. I loved stories based on fairy tales, or featuring those fantasy-style villains. As a pre-teen fairy tales were especially influential – both in the types of books I chose and the television I watched.

Like most adolescents in the 90s, I devoured every Lurlene McDaniel book as soon as it was released, and I eagerly awaited each installment of the Fear Street series. But I also read fair tale retellings, which eventually led to historical fiction. Through historical fiction I read works like There Will Be Wolves, The True Confessions Of Charlotte Doyle, and The Nine Days Queen, all of which gave me a hunger for more strong yet flawed female heroes. Continue reading

Hello, Sweeties | Geeks In Art

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As I embark on this new journey I am ever aware that it is being witnessed by not only my whole family and a world of strangers; but most important, there is a pre-teen girl watching very closely.

I hope that while she’s watching she decides to pay attention and take notice of what geek culture is really celebrating. I hope she enjoys finding ways of incorporating her fandom into her daily life as much as I do, drawer of fan tee-shirts I’m looking at you, and the instant bound with anyone who understands the reference. Continue reading