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Tag: art

Learn to Color Comics With K Michael Russell + Interview

March 13, 2018April 24, 2020Rory Bristol

Learn to color comic books from an industry pro: K Michael Russell. Lessons are available both on YouTube and his course website. Join GeekDad for an exclusive interview.

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Meow Wolf: Multiverse, Mystery, and Maker’s Paradise

July 28, 2017Lisa Tate

Take a step through the many dimensions of Meow Wolf’s permanent immersive installation, and amalgam of creativity, House of Eternal Return.

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Designing ‘Rogue One’: Doug Chiang at ‘Star Wars’ Celebration

April 15, 2017December 16, 2017John Booth

In a presentation at ‘Star Wars’ Celebration in Orlando, ‘Rogue One’ production designer Doug Chiang offered a neat look into the ideas and development of several key visual elements of the first ‘Star Wars’ standalone movie, including a fun dive into the evolution of the wonderful character of K-2SO.

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Review: Mimi Robinson’s Color Theory Notecards

March 22, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Start with mail. Add art education. Geek party to follow.

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A Comic Loremaster’s Delight—’Guardians of the Galaxy: Creating Marvel’s Spacefaring Super Heroes’

March 15, 2017Rory Bristol

‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Creating Marvel’s Spacefaring Super Heroes’ is a brilliant recounting of the origins and adventures of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Learn more than you thought you wanted to know, and enjoy the ride with this chronicle from the brilliant pen of Marc Sumerak.

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3 Brilliant Booths at Emerald City Comicon 2017

March 7, 2017December 13, 2017Kelly Knox1

Three booths at Emerald City Comicon caught my eye this year, and lucky for everyone, they offer their amazing wares online for customers worldwide.

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Kickstarter Alert: Greetings From the Solar System Postcards and Coloring Sheets

March 6, 2017December 13, 2017Rory Bristol

Now on Kickstarter: Stunning art that takes your mail through the solar system, sort of.

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Go from Fantasy to Reality With the Monoprice Mini 3D Printer

February 23, 2017December 15, 2019Rory Bristol

Bring your dreams to life with the Monoprice Mini – the #1 bestselling 3D printer.

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Arisia: A Teen’s Perspective

January 26, 2017December 13, 2017Rebecca Angel

Rebecca Angel and her teen son attended Arisia, a geeky convention in Boston. Here is her son’s experience in his own words: art, gaming, and an uncomfortable taxi ride.

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Arisia Top Five Fun

January 21, 2017December 13, 2017Rebecca Angel

Despite being sick and in a walking cast, Rebecca Angel had a great time at Arisia, a fantasy and sci-fi convention in Boston. Here are her top five fun times of the weekend.

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Turn Your Kids’ Drawings into Plush Dolls with Budsies

December 5, 2016Jackie Reeve

Want to give your young artists something awesome? Let them design their own plush doll with Budsies.

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GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide #4: Geek Culture!

November 29, 2016Jenny Bristol

GeekMom writers recommend a slew of television shows and movies, and one literature/art mashup company!

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The Whispering Giants Thanksgiving Road Trip

November 10, 2016Natalie Zaman

Whispering Giants are massive, solemn sculptures. You’ll come upon them unexpectedly—or, if they’re in your neighborhood, you’re probably used to them; they’re part of the local scenery, waiting and watching.

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‘Pathfinder Core Rulebook’ Cover Brought to Life in Stunning 3D

October 22, 2016January 5, 2018Ryan Hiller1

Character artist Rafael Malavassi has translated the cover of the ‘Pathfinder Core Rulebook’ in stunning 3D as a tribute to his favorite artist, Wayne Reynolds.

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Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize and Redefining High Culture

October 16, 2016Karen Walsh

Bob Dylan’s Nobel Prize for Literature matters as a tipping point by granting cultural access to those without privilege.

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Adorable DIY With ‘Crafty Cat’

September 24, 2016December 14, 2017Rebecca Angel

‘Crafty Cat and the Crafty Camp Crisis’ is the latest graphic novel in a series about a young girl who transforms herself into a crafting genius. Here is a sneak peek at the cover and a few pages too!

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Enter the Annual Global Design-A-Sock Contest

September 11, 2016Z

Portland’s Sock It To Me just kicked off their annual Design-A-Sock Contest.

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Ancient Astronaut Mission Patches, Image: George Coghill

Kickstarter Alert: Ancient Astronaut Mission Patches

July 15, 2016December 13, 2017Sophie Brown1

The Ancient Astronaut Mission Patches are embroidered patches that combine the style of NASA mission patches with the legends of the ancient astronauts.

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ConnectiCon Decade

July 13, 2016December 13, 2017Rebecca Angel

Rebecca Angel has been attending ConnectiCon, a multi-genre convention, for a decade. As a musical guest, to playing games with her children, it has always been a memorable weekend of fandom and fun.

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Try ThinkGeek for a Lomography Camera, Plus a Darth Vader Camera Bag

July 5, 2016December 13, 2017Jenny Bristol

I love how ThinkGeek keeps providing us with geeky options for our every day items. From clothing to bath towels to teapots… and now cameras and camera bags.

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An Interview With RavenWolf Studios Artist: Monica RavenWolf

June 23, 2016Dakster Sullivan

Monica RavenWolf is an artist worthy of the prime spot on your walls.

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Disney Art Academy

June 13, 2016Kelly Knox

Much like the current craze of adult coloring books, ‘Disney Art Academy’ can be just what you need to take your mind off your troubles.

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Blue Territory by Robin Lippincott

‘Blue Territory’: A Paperback Parental Retreat

March 21, 2016Nivi Engineer

For a fraction of the cost of a yoga class, about the price of a manicure (sells for $14.71 in paperback on Amazon), you can get swept away by the lyrical poeticism of Robin Lippincott’s prose as he deftly introduces you to the life and art of Joan Mitchell.

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NASA Wants Your Artwork For Space

March 17, 2016Evil Genius Mum

Why settle for your local gallery when NASA is offering to include your artwork in an exhibition out of this world? NASA is looking for original artwork that captures the essence of exploration. They are going to put it all together and shoot it off to an asteroid. And YOU are invited to add your […]

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Getting Creative Between the Moon and New York City

March 5, 2016December 13, 2017Robin Brooks

Following on from my review of Laurence King’s storytelling aids, they were kind enough to send me some more of their books to take a look at. This time, two that foster physical creativity. As I have come to expect from Laurence King, both books are beautiful and made with excellent production values.

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Retrofit Comics: This Small Imprint Had a Big 2015

December 16, 2015Preston Burt

Unique artwork, carefully-crafted publications, and inventive stories set Retrofit Comics above the rest. It is refreshing to see a company, however small, put such care and devotion into releasing each of their “floppy,” physical books.

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GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide #7: Clothing and Household Goods

December 15, 2015December 16, 2017Jenny Bristol

Geeks love to dress the part, regularly donning their ‘Doctor Who’ T-shirts or multi-pocketed Scottevests. They also love their household tools and goods, finding products that make their lives easier. What are the GeekMoms’ favorites for 2015?

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Minimalist ‘Star Wars’ and Superhero Art Just for Geeks Like Us

October 18, 2015Ken Denmead

Check out the awesome minimalist supehero and ‘Star Wars’ art, and save 10% with discount code “GEEKDAD.”

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Keep Kids Creating With ‘The Superhero Comic Kit’!

September 26, 2015Jenny Bristol

Kids love to create and come up with some of the most ingenious stories and drawings.

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Kickstarter Alert: Crowded Teeth Fantastical Art

September 23, 2015Will James

Crowded Teeth owner and artist Michelle Romo has created a set of three prints, three pins, and three stickers featuring a fantastical and fun world of characters that you and your kids will enjoy having in your home.

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