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 (24)
pixels29
Excellent work, congratulations !
MUSEWORX
Beautyfull dog indeed! I'm sure Dirk will love this portrait very much!
Littlejock
Wonderful colours and lovely dog. You did a great work. Big Hugs
SSoffia
FANTASTIC PORTRAIT & EXCELLENT DETAIL ;)!!!!!
ARTWITHIN
Wonderful painting of Dirk's Bobby, Gun. That expression on his face reminds me of my own "Bobby", with the assured confidence, curiously sniffing out every aroma that can pass by his nose. Dirk has a handsome Papillon, and you did a great job painting him. Hugs and love,sis. Suzanne
Hawk23
Excellent work Gun
Margana
This is truly beautiful, sotnos. The softness and your painterliness really make this extra special. I love how he is looking towards the light, and yet the light also seems to be within him. What a beautiful and poignant image of Bobby, you have made for your friend. I am sure he will cherish this always. -M :^)
koosievantutte
your paintings of animals always add something extra somehow - love it.
NekhbetSun
Wish I could just reach out and hug him :o) ....incredible work S
Skydancer917
Oh...how heartbreaking. What a fantastic animal and I'm sure he will be missed so much.
kansas
A beautiful little dog. I'm sure he was a wonderful friend to have. Beautiful work.
fluffgirl
that is just so good...beautiful dog
huismus
I am so pleased with that painting of Bobby. I am going to frame it and I will always keep it as a memory of our Bobby and my dearest and new friend Gun. U was so touched by her gesture, I will never forget it. And I won’t forget you, all my marvelous friends at Rederosity that made our pain so much easier to bear. Thank you all my friends, from the bottom of my heart!
mansco
Lovely gift for a friend ;O)
Valerie-Ducom
Nice one ! Good day :)
Fidelity2
Very good. 5+. Cheers.
Synari
Sweet render. Captures a tender essence.
Mousson
Great effect of peinture!
magichild2
Beautiful dog. You did a fine job with this portrait.
npauling
Beautifully done and the little dog looks to be dedicated to his owner.
romanceworks
A truly wonderful tribute to Bobby and such a thoughtful gift to Dirk. As a dog lover myself, I'm sure he will treasure this beautiful artwork. CC
three_grrr
Such a beautiful painting, Gun. You capture the essence of each being that you paint. Such a fine creature, Bobby is, with his nose to wind, seemingly checking out the road ahead ..
Gaiadriel
Oh Gun...this is so lovely...and you've captured the little one so beautifully. As Rita, said, his nose to the wind...checking out the road ahead. What a wonderful and poignant tribute and gift :)
Kyms_Cave
What a wonderful thing you have done, I am sure he will treasure it always, you will have touched his heart with this. It so reminds me of my little Tuppy, gone 2 years now, loosing a treasured companion is hard but having someone do something so special will mean so much in so many ways...What a special person you are...LOL...Kym