My Sketchbook! :P

[Minksy]

If you can break down the values you study from, then it should also be applicable to your own work. :) I think what Richard mentioned about taking notes will definitely help you out. Or if notes are not your thing, try to set a rule for yourself: after each study (or a batch of studies) do a piece from imagination where you apply everything you learned from your studies. Would love to see how things work out, keep it up!