BIO Hi, I am Gun Legler from Sweden. I live together with my cat Simon in a little village near Gothenburg On the outside I am old, but young inside :-) For so long I can remember, I have enjoyed expressing myself through any kind of art or craft. Until I was 40 I worked as a child psychologist and pre-school teacher, but after that I said goodbye to my profession and began studying at an art school. There I stayed for four years, mainly learning Graphic art (etching, dry needle and linoleum cut). I was a lousy oil painter, that medium did not fit me at all, watercolor I liked better. For many years I made collages of different kind, watercolor and textile. I grew up with a mother that sewed and a father that built violins, so I early fell in love with textures of many kinds. I have now abandoned making textile collages, but I realize that I work much in the same way with my computer art. I take a piece here and a piece there and try to make a whole of it. And I am madly in love with textures of all kinds, I can sit for hours just playing with different colors, textures and filters, making backgrounds just for fun (and for upcoming images). I work very much by intuition when I make an image, experimenting wildly with layers, textures, color and light. But the form is equally important, that�s what Graphic school taught me. I have seldom a clear inner image when I start creating, it is more a feeling I want to express. The process can be quite unconscious to me for a long time. The image gradually takes form, and become clearer to me. What I want with my images is to reach the feelings of the viewers, to make them look into their own inner being and respond in any way, regardless of which feeling is evoked.
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I am Gun's daughter Lena (zitalena@gmail.com). I am so, so sorry to tell you all that mom passed Tuesday morning, Feb 8 2022, Swedish time. No panic, no pain, no regrets. So peaceful. I tried to get a message about this on my moms latest picture, but now I can't find it. But now I have her computer and can log in. Please email me if you want. Thanks to all. Mom really loved the community!! Her gallery will live on. I have changed the address to mine, because me and my brother really would LOVE to keep her gallery open. Love to all.
Comments (25)
addiek
gorgeous ... I'll buy it!
Varian
It's very pale, a bit ephemeral, fragile and mysterious in that paleness. The swirls of the design remind me of the effects of walnut ink (something I've been playing with lately) which only adds to the mysterious quality. The color overall is a kind of subdued mauve or mulberry, very attractive compliment to this lovely "face of you," with your bright eyes receptively open and peaceful. Done good, Gun, all the way. :)
vlaaitje
I love the paleness in this artwork, wonderful.......and yes I am happy too, nice to talk with you on phone, you sound a lot better.....life is a gift, and friends are very important in hard times, my thoughts are always, enjoy each little thing, what today is, can be end tomorrow.......I am really happy for you Gun.....enjoy your day with your kids, and make a lot shots.......I am proud of you.....hugs xxxxx
Egmont
We who are survivors of this evil affliction are stronger for the experience and become not only vigil but also cherish each little moment as if it were eternity in itself. I am glad to have met you.
gunsan
Hmmm. I don't rwally feel that pale today, so I will make the contrast abit better.
thesymphonyofthelife
an excellent composition, i like the contrast between the background and the face. Have a good day
tibet2004uk
OMG GUN I'm SO happy to read this!!! I feel such a relief!!! This is fabulous news!!! And I have a huge smile on my face right now!!!! Oh man!!! Thx God for that!!! :)
kenwas
Excellent work...
Gregor.Scharff
i am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPPPPPPPPYYYYYYYY TO READ THIS MY DEAR GUN !!!!!AND YOUR ARTWORK SHOW AGAIN YOUR WONDERFUL MIND AND THOUGHTS!!! YOU ARE A REAL GIFT MY DEAR HUGEST HUGS
Dall400
I always see you like this darlin, so warm and full of life and wonder, just as this image portrays! Love ya, my dear! Cheers, Jesse!
SNOWWHYTEDRAGON
EXCELLENT -----HOW DID YOU DO THIS?
parb1194
A fantastic peice of work and great happyness to you for the great news. Have a wonderful day and God bless.
kansas
Beautiful artwork and beautiful news!
Tommy3D
Miracles still happen!! I am soooo happy for you Gun!! God bless you!!!
tizjezzme
I am soooo very happy to hear you are free of illness. Beautiful artistic image here; I must ask -- how did you do it? Photoshop? I hope? :D
gunsan
Hehe, don't you know I am a PaintShopPro-fan It can do precisley what I want
cynlee
glad to see you're doing so much better... it's a celebration indeed & pleasing reflection :]
cbender
floating.... :) cool - wow - hugs - hugehugs hey... wow... okay... i guess you know what i want to say... huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuugs :))))))) +coffeeeee
Theta
Perfect combination of text and picture. You really understand how to catch the mood ... perfect!!!!
Zabeth
Ohhh yes i'm so glad to hear that! Wishing you the most beautiful day!!! Hugs
i-popba
Yes..!! impressive work Gun..!! cool tone ,texture and mood..!! love it..!
Akinom
Oh my... how happy I am o read your message, hon! Just wish I was there to give you a long and warm embrace full of joy! :o) An awesome work btw, Gun! v*****
logiloglu
a wonderful and dreamlike portrait. !!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!
borsy
Beautifully done!!!
NekhbetSun
This is just sooo beautiful and moving !!!