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 (18)
vlaaitje
Dear Gun, first let me thank you for your friendship and our talks with Skype, its nice to hear you real voice. This morning you surprised me with this wonderful artwork from my dog Baloe. I made that shot yesterday during my first "longer" walk in the rain. And you made a wonderful artwork from it.....it goes better with Baloe after the injections and medication, but if he lays to long than you can see that he has some problems with his muscles. But I take good care of him, no doubt, because I love him....
nongo
What a nice image of Baloe for Ilona, what a kind looking dog!! not surprising!!!! ;)
chrysalide
an excellent portrait with nice colors and style. have a good day
Akinom
Remember the shot Ilona had sent me :o)... you did a fantastic postwork, Gun! A pleasure to view this image! Brava! v
tibet2004uk
Ah yes! Ilona talked about this in her last upload I think!!! Very cool one Gun!!! And I'm so glad to read that he's feeling better! :D
logiloglu
its a very beautiful portrait artwork.simply excellent done #:O)
monoceroo
Thanks for posting a wonderful rendition of Baloe ... I lost my much loved chow last summer and know how important it is to treasure every moment we have with our canine friends. Again ... thanks for posting this.
parb1194
This is a fantastic portrait of this dog and is well presented with a soft watercolor feel. Accolades!!!!!! ;o)
kimariehere
what a wonderful heartwarm gift of expression and love dogs are so close to the heart and i can feel your car in this painting.. omg i didnt know you could do this sort of thing and i am compleatly blown away and in awe. soooooooofabulous... one of the best dog paintings i have seen in ages .. VOTE !! OH WOW YOUR GOOD!!
cynlee
awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwe... such a dear!! both of you!!! muuuuuuuuuah! :]
kansas
A wonderful portrait of this special dog belonging to Ilona. Excellent work.
i-popba
Wonderful texture and mood...!! beautiful work Gun...!
titta
Baloe looks so cute; a true friend for Ilona. You've made a really beautiful portrait of him. The textures make justice for his character, I think! :-)
Kropot
Lovely dog, there always friendly these Labies :)
Lledeline
Great portrait.
addiek
I think it is a great portrait... the pinkishness of the nose makes a great centre piece to run from (if you'll excuse the pun!).
Sunster
Oooooh, this is fantastic, Gunsun!
SirJohn
This one is filled with fantastic textures... I am also fascinated by your colors. Glad to hear the pup is doing better now!