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 (36)
vlaaitje
What a wonderful tribute Gun to share your feelings with us. Simon will be always in your heart, what a lovely images to remember your beloved Simon....for sure we will meet them again, who knows he will meet my Baloe there
Faemike55
This is a very moving and wonderful tribute to Simon! This collection of pictures says in its own way, 'Let me tell you how he lived!' (a quote from the Last Samurai)
timtripp
wonderful tribute
texboy
God bless this innocent little spirit...I know exactly how you feel...all the best to you from another devoted cat owner....
cvrad
Very nice pressentation Gun He looks like he had a very full and adventerous life!
M2A
A sweet dedication. Sure he would feel well for ever wraped in such affection, do not stay sad. Kiss.
blainenorth
A beautiful darling kitty...he's in a special place now.
helanker
OH How many wonderful memories you have from him, Gun. It is comforting to think about in a time like this. He stil lives inside you, my dear.
koosievantutte
a very fine way to remember him by, gun!
lyron
Wonderful collage!!
novelist
I am so sorry. My pets are family, and I do understand how you must feel.
danob
Sorry to hear that dear he was well loved, and know the loss
kobaltkween
a beautiful tribute to a sweet companion. i'm sure you'll see him again soon.
nongo
Oh dear Gun, I can hardly type for the crocodile tears in my eyes, it's only a couple of weeks shy of a year since my Sophia passed away, and I know your heartache so well... I'm so sorry.... :-( you have lots of great memories & excellent photos... my thoughts are with you... I can only say, time is the healer, and eventually a new kitty does wonders too!!! hugs my dear...
Charberry
So sorry for your loss. We have a blue mackeral tabby named Simon, and he's 1-1/2 years old, a shelter rescue. They look alot alike. Excellent tribute.
jaynep12002
What a beautiful tribute for a wonderful cat. Thank you so much for sharing his life with us.
ARTWITHIN
Gun, I can see everything you told me about Simon over the year's in the photos you chose to use in this memorial. He was a great cat and companion. Two hermits made for each other. :) I know you will miss him, but I also know he is close and will come and go in spirit, just as he did in body. Mr. Independent. Thank you for sharing him with us in your memorial post. Hugs, sis!
MOODYBLUE92954
I HOPE THAT WHEN HE GETS TO HEAVEN MY KITTY, MISS KITTEN WILL MEET HIM AND SHOW HIM AROUND. SORRY FOR YOUR LOSE. GINNY
Marinette
Beautiful work!
schonee
Beautiful tribute for a wonderful Kitty. Yes Thank you for sharing hun!
amota99517
How beautiful and loving this is. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts through these images.
groegnitram
looks like a lot of good memories, a good part of life you shared togehter! so much moments you can remember, farewell simon ...
mansco
A beautiful collage with lots of lovely memories. Kisses, Elizabeth!
BessieB
A really beautiful tribute to your wonderful companion. so sad when a pet is lost. A lovely memory though.
huismus
Wonderful tribute Gun!
kbatty
Dear Gun, My sympathies are with you! Pets are such a treasured part of our journey in this world!
magichild2
Very lovely collage ...adorable too
three_grrr
I think Dear Gun, that you are still wrapped in his love. I don't think that will ever leave, as your love for him will never leave. I have come to believe in the last few months that when we have someone special as your Simon, our souls are somehow entwined forever. The pictures you have chosen show so much about this beautiful cat, this beautiful soul, this independent being who graced your home.
romanceworks
I can see why your Simon was and still is so loved. Wonderful memories to share and treasure. Pets give us so much, we all share your sadness. CC
tofi
A most loving and treasurable image! The collage itself is evident that Simon was very much loved and cared for... a true friend, and a very much missed part of the family. It must be so hard, Dear Gun... but I hope you find it in your heart, to allow yourself to heal, and I am sure that you will always treasure the memories. Sometimes words don't suffice--- but I hear you and feel you. A most loving and beautiful art piece.......... big hugs to you my Friend, and I do wish you all the best for 2009, May you be Blessed with Love, Peace and Happiness!