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 (40)
vlaaitje
O my Gun.....the words are so touching, and so true.....and your artwork rocks again....perfect colours, wonderful done
tvernuccio
That butterfuly is soooo very wise! The sun is what drives me and gives me energy!!! gotta get to enjoy its warmth and glorious light every single day! it will rejuvenate and inspire you!!! you will feel like a child again, ready to skip and leap and dance and run! your image is sooooo very beautiful, Gun! such a tired face, but i see peace...the toning you've used...like the sun...a blanket to give warmth. just look at that face!!!! after a little nap in the sun, she will awaken refreshed and feeling invigorated!!!! life is good! your artwork is divine!!! :)
titta
A wise butterfly! I try to listen to him ... :-) Beautiful image with such a warm feeling - she looks so happy when hibernating; why should she face the cruel and cold reality? Great picture with so nice words! :-)
catmandennis
Such a beautiful image. You never fail to impress. Your work is impecable. Thanks.
Snow_Angel
Fabulous composition! Wonderful little story too! I am inspired to see the Sun again :) Excellent work! V
nongo
Awesome artwork here!!!!!! I love the feeling it portrays!!!!! excellent!!!
patrice79
so beautiful.
bevchiron
What a wondefully calm & soothing image Gun! Listen to the wise little butterfly ; )
cbender
a beautiful composition... it's fascinating how you manage to combine things to a story... :) thanks for creating, dear gun!
Synapse
That beautiful web of leaves gives some suggestion of the way we can shroud ourselves in at home, when there's potential for having an even better time outside. Gorgeous work Gun.
Sylvaine
He say "I'm so happy and pride to be under the brush of Gun...its like a second and third rebirth"
chrysalide
an excellent composition with nice textures and shade of the colors. the face is nice and the butterfly too. have a good day
parb1194
Splendid composition and this has a soft warm feel a real joy to look at. ;o)
kellendor
I so look forward to your posts. I don't know what to say other than it's excellent as always. I like what you wrote, but won't be leaving my computer anytime soon - alas - too much work to be done. great work, Gun, as usual!!!
addiek
Always something new. You probably can't handle Spring outside because there is always a Spring of creativity within you Gun. :butterfly kiss: !
briarwitch
I really love this. There are always so many reasons not to go out...allergies...humidity makes me sick. I need that voice to be a little louder sometimes, casue many times it does make me feel better. ~lost
tibet2004uk
Ooooooh!!! In a bed of leaves!!! This is so gorgeous Gun!!! Dunno what else to say...I'm just admiring......
SirJohn
Simply amazing image! I really love how this one turned out. Thanks for sharing this with us.
kansas
Wonderful artwork. Such true words. Thanks.
brylaz
Beautiful picture!!!! Love the warm colors and the expression of her face very much...!!!
monoceroo
Beautiful and well done in your unique style ... excellent.
kimariehere
kimarie says i added it to my faves!! yep what a dream oh gun you are remarkable such blending .. may i ask which program you use to do this .. ( i am embarresed to say i havnt figured out how to do layering collooges or montoges and i am frustrated i cant figure it out...i guess i should read directions ..LOL something i dont ever do..) ... phonminal work !! BIG VOTE!!
wildfire2003
I have these same inner arguments Gun! Gorgeous and dreamy work, superb as always!!
SirIglesDremont
oh, just lovely! BIG VOTE
Dreamingbee
absolut fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! vote!!
syntheticbutterfly
simply stunning:-)
Eroticartist
Your work keeps getting better and better!!!!!! I love all the earth tones you've been working in. Right up my alley!!!
Lledeline
Fantastic work.
Margana
You are truly a master at this.Your composition is so touching and has a serenity rarely seen.
claridad
Gun, this is a killer!!!! I love this so much. There is so much feeling coming through. Super layering and colors. Sweet Dreams! Excellent work of art. V