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 (37)
cbender
that's fine for me, dear gun... i hope you'll finde some time for yourself... it's a wonderful picture... very soft and calm - and nicely warm colors... hugs, christian
Styxx
This is very lovely! An emotional piece.
martingeorg
I dont like christmas too, Gun :) ... beautiful and warm tones, looks tired but also silent ... take care and enjoy the time with your cat :) Hugs, Martin
i-popba
Very impressive Gun...!!! cool colors again..!! beautiful work...!!! love it.!
vlaaitje
this is really touching..this expression is exactly how I feel lately.....
Fogge
Very amazing and emotional! Jag gillar fgerna och hennes ansikte. Excellent work!
Dreamingbee
yes .. can feel it .. most wonderful work Gun.. vote
wildfire2003
Sorry you are down hon, I feel the same about this time of year myself so I understand. Beautiful image, love the colors, so expressive!
Jay7347
Wonderful image...truely captures a feeling. well done! -jay
Mondwin
d'ont retired from Xmas,Gun...Christmas, (in simbolic mean)is very important for looking in your inside mirror....:D fabulous picture,but a bit too melancholic...bravo!!!!vote!!:DDD
sadlers5
yeah i think it is the sun is out less so we all are more tired! beautiful image love the colors! ann :)
firefly
I love everything about this image. Colours, textures and mood. The "sigh of tired" is almost audible.
Heart'Song
Mmmmmm........this is gorgeous. Graceful and warm and though sad, somehow comforting. Enjoy your downtime.
borsy
Beautifully done!!
tibet2004uk
"I retire from Christmas"! I like the sound of that! And I love ur image!! This is so warm and cosy! Makes me want to sleep! And those colors are my favs, those rich redish-brown are a real treat for my eyes! A gorgeous image and i hope Christmas won't be too depressive for u my dear Gun!
Cyve
WOW ... Beautiful and poetic portrait ... Excellent... The lighting and the pose is superb !
DarkFlame
really cool,great emotion
Sylvaine
Gun I can only copy-paste your text...I understand you so much...and your design is the mirror of your feelings......forehead kiss
shortgrey
You found some kind of Paradise inside your Heart 'n' Soul, Gun, a place of Peacefulness that you share with your dreams...........GORGEOUS ARTWORK, my friend...........V........hugs............SG
cynlee
sigh... yes... been contemplating should i take any decorations out or not... hope you find some cheer... luv the warmth here :] xoxo
NataLibera70
Fantastic !
sittingblue
excellent pic.
Sunster
This is so warm! It`s an excellent picture!!
danob
What another classic image just gorgeous!!
logiloglu
there is so much peace in this artwork. a tender pose. #:O)
crrunchyfrog
Oh to be able to retire the yuletide season and hibernate through it dreamy sigh What a dream that would be :) This is so beautiful dear Gun, just like you hugs
ShadowWind
The image says a lot, but don't feel too down. I know it's hard around the holidays, but just think of it as another day. That's kinda what I plan to do. :)
kansas
Very expressive artwork. Rest and soon December will be history.
johnathanpartin
very good work
SoulEatar
Thank you for shareing this !!!!!!!!!