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)
mansco
Lovely curiosity and innocent expression. Splendid work ;O)
Mondwin
Ohh...sooooo sweetly paint...bravissima my Dear!!!V:DDD.Hugsxx
kansas
Beautiful and it speaks to me.
MrsLubner
this is another piece of your outstanding work! Wonderful!
ARTWITHIN
Very lovely painting. The expression of his face is beautiful. I try to keep it with me. Hugs, Suzanne x:)
chrissy16
Excellent work! sweet !!!
cameraobscura2
Happy Mothers Day Gun! A every good question my friend and the only thought that comes to mind is that we have been urt all to often and over the years have build up safe guards that have become part of out muscle structure. You portrait is beautiful. You are very good at the technique and it has become flawless. Thank you for sharing. egmont
martingeorg
I am one of these idiots who dont forget about my very first teacher, Mrs. Dornhauser, she was a very strict lady and one of the really bad sort, I didnt understand what was going on, was confused, was too young to understand, an open book :( Looking back I know that it just was the tip of the mountain, disappointments and hurtful experiences, something new with which everyone has to live, to deal with. A beautiful portrait and your message wakes so much memories, wish you a great time Gun :)
visionart
He Looks So Happy. A Very Cute Painting!
alhak
beautiful portrait...we loose that when we become grown ups and see things in life with scepticism
Radlafx
This photo tells a special story with great depth. Its worth more than a thousand words. The catchlights make it as though he's looking at you, while he is really looking up I hope you had a wonderful mothers day. :o)
nikolais
one of your latest best, Gun! wisdom means trying to return this expression. only few manage, for we forget we all are children and will always be
NekhbetSun
Ahhh yes, it always seems to go away, doesn't it....wonderful image dear Gun S ~ Hugs ~
Valerie-Ducom
Beautiful :)
magichild2
Very nice painting. What a cute little boy.
npauling
You have caught a lovely expression in this little chap's face. Very difficult to do so I must congratulate you. Beautiful portrait.
amirapsp
Wow, what a stunner! Hugs
krominegray
Your portraits are so soft, sweet & innocent. Thanks for your continued inspiration!