LINDA CHIDO ART
Linda Chido is a representational painter with master’s degrees in Architecture and Urban Planning from the University of Buffalo, NY. She first trained under Philip Rubinov Jacobson, a close student of Ernst Fuchs, in 2001, receiving direct knowledge of the Mische Technique that she has continued to deepen through her evolving studio practice
She is an artist, a mom to four amazing kiddos, a teacher, writer, and advocate dedicated to making art accessible to underserved communities. She and her artist family are based in Austin, TX.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am a representational painter and lifelong maker based in Austin, Texas. My creative path is grounded in classical painting, shaped by years of material exploration, and guided by an inner compulsion to create. I work primarily in oil, using a layered approach inspired by the Mische Technique—a centuries-old process combining white egg tempera and oil glazing to build luminous, dynamic surfaces.
At the center of my practice are paintings that blend portraiture, landscape, and symbolic dreamscape. They rarely begin with direct observation; instead, the images emerge from dreams, memories, and internal moments that insist on being seen. Through successive layers, I translate these felt experiences into a visual language. Each painting is a deliberate construction: an act of problem-solving, presence, and surrender.
My work also extends to watercolor, acrylic, handmade paper, and textile-based surfaces, integrating materials and methods drawn from my background in fiber arts and years of teaching. These tactile elements are not secondary; they are woven into the logic of my practice. I also design and lead inclusive art programs for individuals with disabilities, extending my creative work into spaces of care, connection, and community.
I make art because I must. There is a constant, internal pressure—a vision, an idea, a flicker of something essential—that I work out through my hands. While I love the technical challenge of building a painting, the real drive runs deeper. Art is how I think, how I synthesize experience, and how I remain fully engaged with the world. It is not a product of inspiration alone; it is a practice of attention, devotion, and making, layer by layer, thought by thought, until the work finds its final form.
