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)
cameraobscura2
Dragon flies are one of my favorite insect besieds butterflies and bees. Dragon flies also date back to the pre-historic times. They make great subject matter and you have achieved a nice image here. Thank you for sharing and enjoy your weekend. egmont
Valerie-Ducom
So beautiful and very nice color ! :)
Osipenkov
Superb!!! 5+
idiot_sphinx
Lovely textures !!
npauling
So intricately and beautifully done. Great lighting too.
visionart
Excellent!
Richardphotos
8 wings? must be a sight to see fly. you done an excellent job
JillianElf
Beautiful work Gun! They say the Dragonfly represents illusion, but I think their presence means summer is here! Have a wonderful summer! :)
MrsLubner
excellent! I love the detail in the wings.
Nurzu
an amazing "helicopter"!
gunsan
Hehe, after Richardphotos' comment, I wonder if it isn't two dragonflies mating. Not less beautiful I hope
ARTWITHIN
Wonderful! I've never seen a dragonfly like that one. Kind of reminds me of a tadpole with wings. It is so nice to see what resides in other countries. Great one, Gun. Hugs, Sis, Suzanne
koosievantutte
very fine image.
janedj
Wonderful work!!!
mansco
Wonderful work and details, really splendid ;O)
alhak
lovely dragonfly...we dont see too many here anymore where i live
HADCANCER
reminds me of the dragon fly caught in amber.
HannaK
You made a wonderful background that reflects the wings and lights with warm colors.Love it! HannaK
collinbabcock
One of my favorite creatures, I spend a lot of time with them on the rivers, very busy creatures, curious and friendly beyond what one would expect. The females live a tortuous life which adds to their mystery. Great work, thanks.
romanceworks
Such amazing and fanciful creatures with their intricate wings that remind me of faeries. CC
bpclarke
Gorgeous! I love the intricate and delicate wings. Excellent work. Bunny
kansas
A delicate little creature. The wings are wonderful in detail.
magichild2
Nicely done.
brylaz
Great work!!!
amirapsp
Stunning!
krominegray
A Buffet of Texture! Delightful
amlondono
A really beautiful photo , pure art
skyla824
nice marco shot