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)
Kaartijer
Nicely done! Congrats!*****
schonee
Super! It is very Beautiful! Instant Fave
NekhbetSun
Ohhhh yes ! I'm very hopeful myself now that this shining young man has risen ! Beautiful and touching image Gun S
Mondwin
Fabulous idea my Dear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bravissima!V:DDD.Big hugsxx Whylma
DAVER2112
Beautiful image!! :)
ElizaB
wonderful creativity...here's to new beginnings
helanker
Beautiful indeed, dear Gun. Yes let hope so :)))
ErisX
Amen! Driving on my way home last night I swear I heard the entire world breathe a sigh of relief. pax ex lux
odie
I think the hints of hope are out there. Somedays it is hard to see them or know where to look for them. Your image is very clear and expressive. The hands folded in prayer so near the globe of transparent earth. Very well done.
lucyjo
I hope you are right. One thing a lot of people forget is that the Congress really runs things on Capitol Hill. Of course with George B. we all found out what a dictator really was. We will see what happens after we see what the new man wears on Inauguration Day Let's hope it is only a suit! Your image is beautiful and so are your hopes for the future.
romanceworks
A stunning image to celebrate this time of hope and faith. CC
MrsLubner
An inspiring symbolism. Very deep and very stirring.
koosievantutte
very fine image
BenBischop
Amen....!!
vlaaitje
such a moody expression, and yes I hope the world will be better
mansco
A beautiful concept, really lovely ;O)
tennesseecowgirl
Wonderful, full of hope.
avalonfaayre
Beautiful image.
novelist
Hope feels great, doesn't it? : ) Gorgeous image very appropriate.
nikolais
hope he's not the best of the worst. share your feelings Gun!
three_grrr
The knot in my stomach has relaxed. Still, it seems the weight of the world and the hopes of all are now on his shoulders. My thoughts are with him and his family.
ontar1
Beautiful and stunning image, there is always hope, excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
npauling
I think this is a great tribute to your new president. I think the hopes of the whole world are with him.
ekatz
great comment
magichild2
A winner...beautifully done...and well said...
kimariehere
Gorgeous work and so good to have hope for a brighter future!!!
Pewter7
Lovely!
amota99517
Absolutely wonderful. I feel a real sense of peace and harmony when viewing this piece. Marvelously done!