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.
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Comments (23)
ARTWITHIN
Sis, she is such a precious beauty. I can tell you two were made for each other. I'm so happy she came into your life and I know how much you love her. You did a beautiful job painting her, and you got a great pose from her too. Gosh! What a face. I love her! It is really good to hear you are think of returning to RR. Don't forget the 2D Forum as well. I will see you there if you come. Love you, sis, Suzanne
titta
I'm so happy to hear you have a new friend with you! Dogs really take care of us; they blow life into us as well physically as spiritually. Take care, Gun! <3
mysnapz
Great to hear you have new companion and she has inspired you again. Jeff
anaber
OHH GUN!!!!:)))))))))))) SOOO GOOOD see you here...and so happy because i missed you so much:))))and your things! Soo beautiful you did her...look the bright in the eyes!!! That flame that comes from the heart..i have a shetoo...and love she give me is hard to put in words!! Hope you came back!!!I CROSS!!
jarmila
Funny portrait, nicely done..ciao,have a lovely sunday
helanker
OH That is indeed an adorable little doggie. You did a splendid job Gun. How nice to see you post again.
romanceworks
Gun, your visit is a wonderful surprise and with such a sweet little friend. Your portrait of Pixie is precious. The love they give us is beyond measure. I know the love from and for an animal can be life-changing and life-saving. Take care of each other and I hope you will return again. I miss your gentle spirit and your inspiring art. :o) CC
Flint_Hawk Online Now!
What a beautiful friend & companion & wonderful portrait you have done! I hope we get to see more of your work!
miashadows
Very beautiful !
Faemike55
It is so good to hear from you again, Gun! Pixie is a sweetie. I'm glad that she came into your life! Welcome home, Prodigal one!
jendellas
Pixie is beautiful, wonderful painting of her!!!!
blankfrancine Online Now!
Lovely animal portrait! Welcome back.
jimw1
so good to see you posting a beautiful image again... pixie is a sweet little character' Im sure she will keep you going. i know what its like not creating from the heart..... but with her get up and go lifestyle Im sure you will be ok.. Great to see you again. Take Care of Pixie and yourself.....she needs you Jim
firefly
Hi Gunsan, it's good to see you back here again. It has been a long time. I too have a little "pixie" of a dog (4 lb chihuahua/poodle mix) that gives me smiles and love when all else seems bleak. I think we all look forward to when you start creating from the heart again. Your imagery always tells a story; and they are missed. Best Regards Brenda
cvrad
Gun it's great to hear you might be posting again. Your Pixie looks very sweet. Hope to see you around more often missed your artwork.
pixart1
Der Gun !! "Created from heart" is almost all of your artistic work over the years. Missed it sometimes in the last months......Great to see you back in in good conditions. I wish you only the best Georg
Ilona-Krijgsman
Dear Gun edit: I made a typo Nice to see you back here. I really love your work. I used a lot images you created for my poetry, and I am so happy if I can share my images with you. I created a new account, vlaaitje is history, I am posting under my real name now, but disable commenting. If you ever see an image you like to work on, just drop me a line okay? And Pixie.....my o my...she is a real sweetheart..... ILONA
Pewter7
Hi Gun, so glad to see you post again and to hear of this darling creature's positive effect in your life! Keep pressing on, and I do hope you will choose to again create some more of your wonderful art to share with us :O)
magichild2
Very sweet beautiful paintings.
nikolais
who would care of you more than Pixie, Gun! great portrait of a mmost beautiful friend
yons
Girl your good and so is Pixie those eyes would melt ice. Let's see more. All the best.
three_grrr
Oh Gun!! You are back!! I have not been keeping up with bots, and have only been here a few times .. and now I've been thinking about you for months so thought I better come and see .. and here you are!! Oh joy, oh joy!! I have missed your beautiful and deep works, and perhaps having this magical little Pixie in your life will lift you up and you will find it withing your soul to create again!! She is beautiful, and she offers what no human can .. unconditional love no matter what kind of mood you are in, no matter how dark your days. Welcome back Dear Gun!!
ontar1
Gorgeous, outstanding work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!