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 (18)
Azael
Neighborhood Dogpainter, you could be called worse. :P Looks great.
Onslow
I am not surprised others want to have you do a portrait this is lovely :)
Lucie
Oh nice! I like the shine on her fur! Beautiful work and I too am not surprised people ask you for portraits!
tibet2004uk
Oh this is gorgeous Gun!! No wonder why they all ask u to paint their pets! ;)
ModestyB
h ingen kan se sbedjande ut som en "Labbe" Beautiful painted, this begging Labrador :)
eras50
A very good painting, I particularly love the expression in Sara's eyes. You have captured it perfectly.
wildfire2003
She is beautiful and your airbrushing is superb!
kimariehere
beautiful doggie!!! i love how you painted her...( how did you do it may i ask? ) she is wonderful !!!... has that look what has just happned to me ?!!! ...and a real tenderness is there about her... your niegbors will really treasure this!!!!
lak
its very beautiful! you've captured her eyes and expression so well~
SoulEatar
Soft and inviteing feel - from a warm companion ;)
claridad
This is so wonderful. With 6 kids in tow, I see her expression as saying "Help". LOL! There is also a hopeful, trusting look to her expression. Beautiful highlights on her coat and the background evokes a peaceful feel of reassurance for Sara. I think you are a great "dogpainter" Gun. V
Egmont
I must say, Suzanne took the words right out of my mouth. I agree about the dog Sara's look asking for help! Nicly done Gun.
addiek
a dog painter! LOL.... you should get extra views for this.... ooooooohhhhh.. bow wow
kansas
This is really wonderful. She is an elegant lady. Excellent work.
Tutte
You have captured the sheen of her fur beautifully Gun? Another talent! Wow :)
Odessey
Sorry i missed this..... excellent job o nthe coat and color.
cynlee
talented dog painter & more!! :]
sossy
fabulous dog portrait with a wonderful look! ;o)