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.
Proud to be featured on Check it out! My other galleries. http://gun-legler.artistwebsites.com/
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 (29)
Fidelity2
This image is very well done. 5+.
MrsLubner
Wonderfully layered! A gorgeous piece.
Longrider
Mysterious and very moody ,it's full of questions....excellent.
tofi
This is an incredible image to behold! My goodness, those eyes and the expression is so grave, yet so curious, and so meaningful and insightful. Seems as though there is so much to read from those sad eyes. I can almost see tears as well.... This is astounding work, my friend. You are a master when it comes to such incredible expression and beautiful artwork! Big Hugs go out to you, my friend.
helanker
OH so beautiful and a so sad.... Makes me think about all the poor people in Burma and China. Excellent artwork Gun.
romanceworks
Fascinating and intense. And yes, there is a sadness, too. CC
amlondono
Mysterious , Fantastic expression , Impressive and powerful work ! Ana
npauling
Excellent work and with great textures.
RobyHermida
Genial!-------------------------------------ROBY :o)
kimariehere
outstanding creation Gun!!!! brilliant work once again!!!!
mayuan
Primal and mysterious, and really, everyone said it so well. A timeless magical mask. Gun, all the best wishes for a speedy recovery. And I hope you get very fulfilling rest. My blessings are with you, and thanks for the magic & enticing painting too! God's speed, m.
dinner
Wow,your presentation is wonderful!
ledwolorz
Wonderful work.
NekhbetSun
Haunting... Excellent work and hope all is well today after your surgery! + H u g s +
kansas
Well done. Somewhat frightening. I wish you well with your surgery.
huismus
Beautiful! I wish you well with your surgery.
danob
Amazing work of art, rather Alien did you have access to the Roswell site ;-)
nikolais
there's something out of this world in all senses. appealing, Gun!
magichild2
Oh wow...this is awesome looking...dark and mysterious looking ...great job
Nurzu
fantastic!
Mousson
Excellent idea!!!!!!!!
hipps13
so much said beautiful work sweet smile to you take care warm hug, Linda
nongo
Incredible creation!!!!! I hope all went well today?!!!
busi2ness
Touching, sad, hollow, so many emotions go with the work. Well done...
e-brink
Superb image! Amazing work.
ekatz
extremely powerful image
verod
Interesting pic!
Bossie_Boots
Incredible work hugs lou x
JaneEden
Amazing creative artwork!!! hugs Jane xx