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Recording in the home studio is done more and more these days. The electric guitar is well suited to being captured within the restrictions of this environment. Guitar amplifiers are naturally quite loud, so compared to recording violin, less soundproofing is required, not to mention the possibility of using the vast array of Amp Simulators. With Amp Simulators, a good DI or a hardware amp simulator is all you need! Read more: How to Record Electric Guitar

There are a lot of cheap painting materials which can be found in the market today but one must remember that these would not be enough in creating high quality paintings. In paint brushes for example, you have to have some guidelines in choosing brushes for oil creations. The same goes for other type of paintings. Basically, the best brushes are those that are made with sable or hog materials. Even though they are a bit expensive compared to the standard paint brushes, they are highly recommended because they can last longer and produce more solid lines. Brushes made with synthetic fibers are also good options but as an artist, you have to have at least one of the flat and round type brushes because these brushes are not so versatile. Read more: Guide to Choosing the Best Materials For High Quality Paintings

Though many people don't realize it, photographs are a vastly flexible art medium. There is absolutely no reason you should ever feel limited to shooting what's in front of you or documenting reality. Just as with painting or sculpting, there is plenty of room to exert your influence on the way your photographs turn out. So, let's talk about several fun things you can do with your pictures that you may not normally consider. Read more: Creative Photography - 3 Experiments to Try

At a certain point, there will be a time when you have taken pictures of just about everything in what seems like every possible angle. It is entirely possible you may run out of ideas or find yourself in a creative lull. One of the best cures for a situation like this is swinging by your local photo shop and picking up a nice piece of gear to experiment with. There are lots of different accessories to choose from that can improve and challenge your skills, but the best place to start is with a new lens. One of the most interesting and useful focused-use lenses out there is the macro lens. Read more: Macro Photography - Intro to Using a Macro Lens