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 studied the Mische Technique under artists Philip Rubinov Jacobson and Michael Fuchs. In addition to her work as an artist, Linda is a mother, teacher, writer, and advocate dedicated to making art accessible, particularly to underserved communities. She and her artist family are based in Austin, TX.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I am an American-born, Austin-based representational painter with deep roots in the visionary realism art movement. My paintings are crafted using the Mische Technique, a meticulous layering process reinterpreted and taught by Austrian artist Ernst Fuchs and rooted in the traditions of the Old Masters. Working alternatively between oil glazes and white egg tempera, I create luminous interplays of pearlescent grays and vibrant colors that bring depth and life to each painting.
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In my work, I transform introspections, vivid dreams, and experiences that linger, into dreamscapes that blend portraiture, landscapes, and my imagination into a unified vision. Guided by both the discipline of my technique and the depth of my inner world, I strive to authentically capture the beauty of my subjects and their emotive resonance.
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I believe deeply, that all art has the power to connect us. For me, painting is a quiet dialogue between the layers of my process and layers of my life. Yet, once complete, each painting becomes an invitation and offers a space for others to find their own meaning and connection. My intension is for my paintings to bridge the spaces between us and remind us that we are more alike than different.
