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 (34)
titta
No, Gun - after some time she'll love this! You are so sight, the profile is wonderful! And her facial expression with your textures and colors slip slowly but surely into my heart; and there they'll stay! I love this picture and its beauty :-D
chucksiebuhr
I agree with titta...she will love this. "Grandma" was certainly in the right place, at the right time and caught a treasured moment for posterity.....great shot, Gun!
BusyB967
Yes... I also agree.. very nice
Dreamingbee
awasome .. it gives me so much feelings .. like the smell of air on it.. really fantastic !!! vote
ISSE
excellent image
idiot_sphinx
It is a great shot !!!I like what your post work as well !!
redbeard
Great shot, the profile and her hair are beautiful. It looks like you can see her breathing as the texture goes in and out of her mouth. Fantastic work!
shortgrey
Gorgeous, Gun, we can almost enter the depths of her conscience, it shows so plain with the colours, with the mood. I wish i were still carefree to rest eternally. SUPERB !!!thanx for sharing.
valcali
This is beautiful...I know how hard it is to capture an unnoticed shot from the grandkids! I love your use of texture and lighting. ;o)
i-popba
!!!!....awesome...!!!!..light, colors ,texture....so cool....you very talent gun.VOTE
munaza
Simply beautifull ...... Great
tibet2004uk
Oh!! What a beauty!! The color and light are so beautiful and subtle here! U created such a peaceful mood! And yes, I'm sure she will love it when she'll be a grown up! ;) I would love to see the original shot too!
dragonfly2000
Beautiful child; the overall texture and the tight colours really make this stand out. Excellent image.
nafralevi
at the first moment i saw this Picture i thought - hm?? Than i read your Text and - ok thats live - This Pic is a Bladerunner - authentc art or the art of authentics - very beautiful your grandkid - but i could understand if she is not so happy about this shot an that i can see it here in germany :O) you are a brave grandma .
gunsan
Pascale, you wanted to see the original photo, so I posted it in Photo Forum.
alightningstorm
This is totally a brilliant shot, totally unsuspecting and innocent! She may get upset now, but will never stop loving you =) ~V~
borsy
Beautiful!!! Excellent image!!
Varian
nafraleyi said, "you are a brave grandma." LOL, so true! Wonderful shot, and I'm sure Emma will forgive you over time (and plenty of chocolate chip cookies). ;)
Fogge
Wonderful image! The light and colors are fantastic. Excellent!
RodolfoCiminelli
Excellent photo and very opportune shot....!!
visionart
Great Work Of Art!! You Just Amaze Me Gun!!
cynlee
once the initial shock wears off she's sure to love it! ...her breath seems to capture the image in the moving texture & warmth of the color :]
wildfire2003
She will really love this Gun, it is beautiful, and she is beautiful too! I love natural candid shots like this, precious moments!
RubyLips
Excellent Image ....This is one beautiful and natural picture , protraying Your Grandaughter
s exhaustion from jumping around doing her gymnastics....this is real life in all its glory!The shades of goldens and reds.....you used were perfect! They even made me feel flushed and warm ; as if the hot summer sun was blaring down on me ..Great Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!vlaaitje
wonderful art work.....and I check it out the orginal picture...
logiloglu
oh, she has a wonderful profile. excellent portrait artwork, Gun. !!!!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!
addiek
Tender photo touching the warmth that is your relationship.
jocko500
did great work just saw the photo in the photo forum
KingPtolemy
Very beautiful illustration!!! and sensual!!!
ShadowWind
Beautiful indeed, with such tenderness...