To boldly go?

Before I did my recent watercolour painting course, my pictures were always tiny little things, done in pale washes, with pen and ink on top to give them a bit of shape. Getting some tips has encouraged me to go large  and achieve a more three dimensional look (see below).

So, from being very cautious and mousy, I've suddenly gone all splashy and impulsive. I can't wait for the lilac to blossom so I can have a go at painting those in my new style.