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 (21)
koosievantutte
very fine portrait.
Iceshark39
Beautiful work. It looks just like a photo. And a touching rememberance of a departed companion who has crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
vlaaitje
this is so touching, wonderful painted dear Gun, it brings tears in to my eyes because I know how it feels to lost a pet, I still miss my BALOE.....I bet Jodie will love this
ARTWITHIN_II
A beautiful and loving remembrance for Jodie. I agree with your sentiments. I have two how have passed, but they come and visit every once in a while and let me know they are there. I wouldn't be at all surprised that Jodie will feel a touch from Buster too.
helanker
What a lovely painted portrait of Buster. You did a remarkable job, Gun and I am sure She will be thrilled.
odie
OH yes, I am more than thrilled. This touches me deeply. I have lost so many pets in my life and yet they are so essential for me as they have a deeper understanding of life, somehow. Only a dog/pet lover would understand this. This is such a beautiful rendition of my faithful boy. Thank you, Gun. You're the best. Jodie
NekhbetSun
Lovely and touching portrait ...
schonee
WOW Amazing work! Just Beautiful
timtripp
wonderful in sentiment and execution.
november22
What a sweet face.
romanceworks
A wonderful memory of Buster for Jodie. CC
nikolais
you know how I love your portraits of four-legged people
sirvictor
beautiful tribute, excellent portrait
three_grrr
Oh how beautiful! It brings tears to my eyes. The love of a pet never really goes away, and the heart never stops aching.
ledwolorz
Beautiful dog and fantastic work.
magichild2
Oh such a sad little face...beautiuful work here...wow.
anahata.c
a delicate & touching tribute to Jodie's beloved pet, shimmering through the grasses. A beautiful portrait & homage, and very subtle & loving. One of your most delicate & gentle...
novelist
What a soulful portrait of a sweet dog. A sensitive dedication.
Pewter7
Oh, this is lovely!
ontar1
Beautiful dog, excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lorandbartho
Lovely!