In times of stress drawing is a way of relieving tension.
Too much verbal stimulation causes the work to suffer.
I discover methods for myself and then read books that describe 'my' method. This leads me to believe that the creative well is shared in some magical way.
I collect words and phrases for naming the children of my brush.
If some of the greats had followed the traditional ways we would be missing so much fine art.
Draw, as much and as often as you can. When drawing lies fallow, the skill diminishes.