My annual watercolor exhibition at Nordic Art has now come to an end. It has been fantastic to showcase my paintings to the people of Stockholm – after all, it is their city I have depicted. Many visited the exhibition, and Ubbe Holm provided musical entertainment, creating a magical atmosphere….

Exhibition at Samora Barros Gallery in Albufeira – November 2025 In November 2025, my beloved wife Margaretha and I, Stefan Gadnell, had the great pleasure of exhibiting our watercolors together at Samora Barros Gallery in Albufeira, Portugal. This was a particularly meaningful moment for us both, as it had been…

From November 23 to December 4, 2024, I had the pleasure of once again showcasing my latest watercolors at Mollbrinks. This is a recurring exhibition I’ve had the privilege of holding every other year since its debut in 2017. Each time has been an incredible experience, with large crowds and…

“With a background in teaching, Stefan Gadnell has brought pedagogy beyond the school gates, teaching watercolor painting in Portugal, at home in Norrtälje, and on YouTube.”

Are you spending hours on a painting, but still unhappy with the result? Many painters, including myself, chase that elusive loose style that looks free and easy. In these four articles, I’ll share my approach to achieving it. First, let’s define loose painting. It’s like a patchwork of shapes, washes,…