My process

I am looking to make changes to my process of getting an image to paint. Here is what I currently do:

1) I think up a subject to paint.
2) I either take a photo of the subject, or search the web for a photo I like (ebay / amazon.com / gettyimages.com / yahoo images).
3) I "tweak" the photo in Photoshop.

I am getting kind of disatisfied with this process. I feel like there is probably a more spontaneous, creative way to work.