Back to Watercolors

So this is the first watercolor I've completed in 3 months.  I don't think artists realize the benefit of working in different mediums.  You can learn so much and in turn it will make your primary  one even better.  Pastels have helped to loosen up my style a lot which was one of my goals all along. I have to admit I was stumped at first when I sat down with my watercolor block.  I had the drawing done, but then what?  What emerged surprised me.  I slapped all kinds of colors in the sky in big wet washes.  3 months ago I would have done one solid wash in a shade of light blue.  But no more.  The sky here has blues, yellows, pinks, browns, and purples! Same with the washes in the buildings.  I set out to capture the colors of Sweden (this pic was taken in Stockholm) and I think it turned out ok. Just as a side note I want to add I'm still loving my transparent palette, and I think my Escoda #12 brush is the best money I've ever spent. 

I will post a pastel I just finished this weekend.  I really am torn between which medium I love more!