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 (28)
zoozee
We have Lucia in Denmark too ... same day :)) .. It is very beautiful .. something they dont have here in Florida where I am now .. so thank you for giving me this :)):) Very beautiful work :))Hugss zoozee :)
kenwas
Delightful image!
fractalinda
Precious! I love the light that seems to emanate from the inside out. Beautiful painting and a wonderful tradition and day of celebration. Excellent artwork.
Tutte
This is such a tender rendition Lucia. I have been to many 'Swedish Xmas Pagents' where Lucia was the feature attraction. Far more appealing than Santa in my opinion. Wonderul Gun. :)
martingeorg
Heartwarming and delightful Gun ;o)
cbender
OMG - this is really a little cutie..!!! :)) love it... those subtle colour and the "watery" look so full of light... thanks, dear gun!!!
abmlober
This is a lovely work. In a wonderful style.
abmlober
This is a lovely work. In a wonderful style.
ModestyB
Very cute work!
claridad
Beautiful artwork Gun. The innocence of the little girl is so heartwarming, as is the glow from her candle. Perfect light and tone Gun. V
Digimon
What a wonderfully warm and celebratory image!!!
kansas
The bearer of light. Very beautiful.
bevchiron
This is so beautifully delicate & touching Gun, it really warms my heart & brings a smile to my face ; )
CrystalSkyes
What I really love about this work is that it has an old fashion feel to it. I'm only part swedish, but have always loved this tradition. Thank you for such a wonderful gift. :o)
titta
A beautiful and touching Lucia Day card! Have a nice day of light, Gun!
wildfire2003
What a beautiful tradition, one we could use here. It is very beautiful and your light is superb!
catmandennis
A genuinely lovely and delicate portrait deserving praise and adulation. Great job.
kimariehere
would make a perfect christmas card ..lovely and charming delightful image!! luv that tradition we shouldf have it here in the states too!!
parb1194
A beautiful holiday image.
Ensomniac
Very precious and peaceful. Beautiful work of art Gun
idiot_sphinx
A perfect image and a wonderful tradition! Perfect Holiday greeting !!~**~!!
Egmont
It seems so much like a piece of art done in the Batik way. Very special this is. Thank you for sharing Gun and teaching us a little about the Swedish way.
sossy
impressive and wonderful lighted inspiration! cute and very beautiful manner! ;o)
cynlee
would make a sweet card.. wonderful light watercolor stained look ;]
Anjour
Wonderful work and coloring...bravo!!! Merry Christmas to you and yours!:o)
Pearl_Phoenix
your works are always amazing :)
borsy
Excellent artwork!!
koosievantutte
i love this the colours and the meaning match perfectly