I don't know quite why this should be, though I've written at some length on my arty blog about the processes of getting down to painting. (www.fredawaldapfel.squarespace.com )
I think I need to re-read what I've written. Excuse me while I go over there myself......
Starting the day with a drawing of a palm tree, accepting that there will be imbalance and that a certain ruthlessness is necessary, and finding that if you take 'down time' things just come - creativity is a fascinating thing - thank you all for sharing!