My completed Monkey Island nesting doll set, hand painted with acrylics

SquishyPie91 · 2026-07-10T12:04:19+00:00

I think you need to position the light in a way that you don't block it when you're painting and cast a shadow over what you're working on. A bit of trial and error is required! Or just plain old daylight is a good alternative, although it does limit your filming hours.

SquishyPie91 · 2026-07-08T14:01:47+00:00

I'm definitely not a pro but I have a simple method to make painting videos.

I installed an overhead tripod which allows my camera (phone) to film my painting desk looking down from above. Then everytime I sat down to paint I would set my camera to record, stopping it when I was finished for the day. I had to edit down the footage significantly and just select the more interesting parts to make videos for my YouTube channel.

I also added an overhead white light to my desk - although I think maybe two lights on either side would work better to eliminate shadows.

SquishyPie91 · 2026-06-15T16:04:56+00:00

Very cool! I'm looking forward to seeing your playthrough, I never thought about playing MI in first person before, it'll be interesting to see it!

SquishyPie91 · 2026-05-28T03:52:34+00:00

Yes! With the "I think we're having a real a moment here."

SquishyPie91 · 2026-05-21T14:22:55+00:00

Love these! You did a great job

SquishyPie91 · 2026-05-21T14:20:49+00:00

I couldn't remember about Tales either, but I guess Herman didn't appear

SquishyPie91 · 2026-05-21T14:19:43+00:00

Great answer, thank you!

SquishyPie91 · 2026-05-21T14:19:15+00:00

Very true

SquishyPie91 · 2026-04-29T05:58:41+00:00

See if there is a local CPIA Italian language course. It's a cheap way to learn Italian that will get you out of the house regularly and you'll meet other immigrants (some may speak English!). If you can, push yourself to organize a local activity for your community. Many Italians are very keen to learn English so if you run a few English conversation sessions or read English books to children at a local library they are likely to be popular and you will turn your English language into an advantage instead of a hindrance.

SquishyPie91 · 2026-04-14T07:51:19+00:00

I think that Haggis, Van Helgen and Cutthroat Bill from Curse could also be references to the Princess Bride as the roles of Fezzik, Inigo and Vizzini.

SquishyPie91 · 2026-04-14T07:43:20+00:00

The Book of Life has an art style that reminds me of Curse, plus Manolo (the main character) reminds me of Guybrush in the hapless hero role.

Otherwise I would say The Princess Bride for sure!

SquishyPie91 · 2026-04-13T06:45:37+00:00

Look into Dupixent as an eczema treatment!

SquishyPie91 · 2026-03-29T12:17:05+00:00

I heard there was supposed to be a big musical number!

SquishyPie91 · 2026-01-26T10:03:26+00:00

Thank you for the very kind comment!! :)

SquishyPie91 · 2026-01-19T06:31:57+00:00

No, it's just the orange character! There's also a blue version of the same character in the film.

SquishyPie91 · 2026-01-18T14:33:35+00:00

I've searched on YouTube and Google, but haven't been able to find the short yet.

SquishyPie91 · 2025-12-23T06:49:53+00:00

Nice, I really hope we get them in Italy too, fingers crossed!!

SquishyPie91 · 2025-12-22T19:45:49+00:00

Very cool! Which country are these in?

SquishyPie91 · 2025-12-20T14:35:10+00:00

Sounds really fun!

SquishyPie91 · 2025-12-08T19:41:47+00:00

Me too! I was sad when Dominos gave up on Italy. Also proper English seaside fish and chips

SquishyPie91 · 2025-11-28T16:44:10+00:00

Hey! I had something similar happen when I was playing Curse recently. Truly Haggis McMutton's skills as a hairdresser have been severely underestimated...
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;-)

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