For a long time, I wanted to paint Stortorget http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stortorget in Stockholm, Sweden. I sketched it from a photograph sometime in the spring of '08, then carried the sketch around in my watercolor travel kit for months. I finally revisted the sketch and added the colors over the Christmas holiday. I am trying to paint more scenes from Stockholm to add to my collection, so watch for more soon.

I love the colors in this painting. I cannot take credit, though! I owe the playful colors to the source. The Gamla Stan area of Stockholm is full of inspiration with bright colors on all the facades.