If there are hard times in my life it is painting or drawing that helps me to deal with the stress. If I have long period of busy times I usually feel urge to paint or draw something. It helps download my pressure and tension. It is perfect for calm myself and let the colors to their yob 🙂
I have many stages from the beginning to the end. Usually I imagine something.Then I look for ideas. Then I start. In the middle of my work I often feel and see, that I have screwed up. I over paint some painting on detail few times, And usually at the end I really like my work, so it is hard for me to give or sell it away.