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 (26)
titta
Such incredible colours! And the composition gives so much to wait for... --- I've missed you Gun! A lot! Thanks for this wonderful and touching creation! hugs :-)
vlaaitje
I am also not that much around because I am sick, I try to comment also, but it cost me to much energy at the moment, this is really a wonderful expression I like a lot.....take good care of yourself
bevchiron
Very evocative work Gun, the colours give such emphasis to the mood & expression, thanks for the visit I hope we see more of you soon hugs ; )
cynlee
miss you too but you go & enjoy!!! like this image... just a quick impression before you pass through the light :]
i-popba
Ohh..!! wonderful art Gun..!! very beautiful...love colors, lighting and motion...!! love it..!
addiek
Very good... looks at the screen then is called away for dinner. Excellently communicated.
tibet2004uk
I hope so too dear Gun! U start to be missed around here! :( A very powerfully emotional image!
Jay7347
I just love the mood of your images...they really take me. Wonderful image! -jay
digitalgrey
A bit late, but wonderful tone and colour I like it.
cbender
stunning work, dear gun... moving... great choice of colors here... hugs
SirIglesDremont
Hi, dear Gun, welcome back with this fantastic work. Thanks for sharing. Hope to see you soon! A warm embrace. Diego.
visionart
Great Title "The Second Before" Strong And Dramatic Feel To This Artpiece. My Heart Is With You!! Normy
Jezy
This is a most excellent piece of artwork!
lak
you've really captured a feeling here...very nice work!
Kropot
Take all the time you need, but I mis youre works :)
Ensomniac
All that and you still manage to upload your new work. This is another mysterious one is'nt it. The second before..., You just love to be evocative, don't you. Enjoy your vacation. Looking forward to your next work of art.
Cyve
It's a nice concept and a wonderful creation ... I love this one and Vote !!! Powerful colors too !!!
monoceroo
What an excellent composition and employment of restrained and tasteful color. An excellent evocative image.
firestorm
i like the effect and the colours. hope you get well soon.
SirJohn
Gorgeous image my friend. I am really taken by the colors you used in this... it really sets the mood. Like you I too seem to be taking a bit of a 'vacation', haven't even opened any of my creative programs in at least a week (that NEVER happens). Ah well, one thing I learned from playing music... inspiration cannot be forced, it comes when it comes. See you again soon I hope. Thank you for sharing this with us!!
logiloglu
wonderful and very artistic composition. there is so much feeling in it as only you can do. wish you all the power you need,Gun. #:O)
rdsknsfn1234
this picture is absolutly B-E-A-UTIFUL!!! i love it. the composition is great.wonderful colors also. V
Synapse
Hi Gun, nice to see you back even if a flying visit hugs. Very thought-provoking one here, one wonders what's happening with her, and your use of colour heightens that elusive feeling :-)
mysnapz
After Talking to my friend about another jumper on the London underground last night, this image brings back the tragedy of that conversation. Thanks for dropping in Gun enjoy your vocation.
ascrazy
superb art concept, wonderful colouring and effect of light!!
gallimel
your power in creations still so huge. it enters me like acknoowledge :)