Be a proud geek.
Nowadays the word "nerd" is slowly improving in general social life.
Nerds are not the common weirdo people anymore. Due shows like Game of Thrones and more fantasy and historical material in the world of entertainment nerds gain more "respect".
Well, maybe respect is the wrong word for it. Acceptance.
Working as a self-employed artist now for fourteen years in the industry of miniature painting I can say:
Wear your geekness with pride.
If it is what you love, do not hide it. There is no reason for it.
Stand your ground, being a geek is at least as cool as being someone who goes golfing or fishing. You just live what you love. Do not hide. Never hide.
Keep on happy painting!
Roman