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 (26)
MagikUnicorn
"Ella" I have one age ago and they look very similar
Raindroptheelf
Oh my god, they are all so beautiful , my fav. is Elvis, he has something that really touched me. What a cute baby.
MrsRatbag
They are the sweetest little cats! Great portraits, I want to cuddle all of them...
anahata.c
all are frontal shots, but each has its own expression, and they're genuine, personal and touching. Your experience with animal portraiture is so ingrained that you seem to do this without thinking—of course you think and work on these things with real commitment, but what shows is a simple offering. It's always a pleasure to see you work organically, from total mastery and ease with your subjects. And the color palette and tone to the work is restful and loving. Sweet in the best sense, Gun.
vlaaitje
O yes they are sooo sweet, wonderful done Gun
mansco
A beautiful collage, so well done ;O)
ontar1
Beautiful kittens and cats, excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
novelist
Great work. I love cats and these are adorable! Each have such distinct personalities and looks. Nature's diversity always amazes me. No two are alike. What a lovely collage. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Chipka
Fantastic work. I love cats and this collage is priceless...you've captured their distinct personalities, and well...this is definitely something worth multiple viewings.
amota99517
They are so cute!!!! You have definitely captured their curiosity and charming personalities.
MrsLubner
These are simply irresistible...In fact I'd take little Emilia in a heartbeat! Super portraits and marvelous collage!
romanceworks
Each is so adorable and makes me Feel good just looking at their sweetness. What a great collage. CC
ledwolorz
Beautiful collages.
MsClara
So cute!
NekhbetSun
cvrad
Very well put together photo collage! they look so adorable!
huismus
Cute! Lovely collage!
kansas
Such adorable little babies. Wonderful collage. Thanks for sharing.
Littlejock
Beautiful collage of nice cats. Hugs
tizjezzme
thats a lot of kitties!! :) Sweet collage gun :)
three_grrr
I adore Eloise, who has already learned to apply her eyeliner perfectly! Such a wonderful collage the most adorable kittens! The adult cats must be the parents of this fine litter, such gorgeous beings!!
magichild2
They're all cute and adorable.
tetsu-pino
Very cute!! Lovely collage!!!
HADCANCER
I am so far behind, I have been forced to cut and paste. I wanted you to know I was here and had viewed your work. You are one of my favorite artists or I would not even be here. I love your art. In fact now that I think about it you are part of the reason I am so behind...LOL
Pewter7
They are each darling, but I have to say Elliott is my favorite, he's just so durn cute and seems to have a really spunky yet gentle character :)
kimariehere
WOW gun these and maincoons ( which are so alike ) are my very favorite kinds of cats ohhh that one with the blue eyes on the bottom left I just ADORE!!! darling collage!!!