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When Life Gives You Lemons ~ The Story of The Lemon Project
In the summer of 2024, my son Louis and I took a workshop on the craft of paper making. It was hosted by Art Spark Texas (an...

Linda Chido
Aug 33 min read


Form Drawing ~ Movement Made Visible
Form drawing is a foundational, movement-based art practice that trains the hand to move with intention, the eye to see with precision, and the soul to engage with rhythm and balance. It consists of drawing freehand patterns, shapes, and dynamic lines—not for decoration, but as a developmental discipline that builds focus, coordination, and inner harmony.

Linda Chido
Jun 114 min read


Up On the Roof: Dancing, Downloads, and a City Made of Music
Some songs don’t just stick in your head—they hand you a vision.
That’s exactly what happened with Up On the Roof, one of the more playful pieces in my Music Series Collection.
That moment became the beginning—not just of a painting, but of a whole new series.

Linda Chido
May 272 min read


“The Magic of the Melody”: The Story of Papillon
I was driving with the radio turned way up when Hold On by Triumph came on. I’ve loved that song for decades—top five material. I was singing at full volume when that line landed like lightning. The image arrived in full, and I knew exactly what I needed to paint.
That moment became the beginning—not just of a painting, but of a whole new series.

Linda Chido
May 275 min read


Reflections on Mother's Day: Power, Legacy, and Leadership
A deeply personal and cultural reflection on motherhood as a creative force—beyond biology, beyond politics, and rooted in radical love, legacy, and truth.

Linda Chido
May 1112 min read


Soul Candi: A Portrait of Voice, Power, and Presence
Some portraits are planned. Others arrive like a song you wake up humming—one that loops in your mind all day, persistently, like a melody you can’t shake. For me, Soul Candi was exactly that: a visual loop in my mind’s eye that wouldn’t let go. The painting lingered in my imagination for months, asking to be painted.

Linda Chido
May 45 min read


Art Under Attack: A Call to Defend Our Cultural Future
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen art and culture come under attack. History offers us a stark reminder...

Linda Chido
Mar 207 min read


Rethinking My Practice: An Environmentally Minded Approach to Oil Painting
I’ve prioritized my family’s health & significantly reduced my environmental footprint, all without compromising the quality of my paintings

Linda Chido
Jan 125 min read


The Art of the Mind: How Engaging with Art Transforms Your Brain
Science today provides new insights into art’s impact, revealing how it profoundly shapes our brains.

Linda Chido
Dec 2, 202410 min read


Why Is Art So Expensive?
Understanding a few basics sets the foundation to understanding the cost of an artwork.

Linda Chido
Nov 4, 202411 min read


What is Art?
Defining art can feel like trying to capture light in a jar. What exactly is art?

Linda Chido
Oct 28, 202411 min read


The Spiritual and Artistic Legacy of the Mische Technique
As an artist deeply invested in painting, I’ve long been captivated by the history and methods that have shaped the world of fine art.

Linda Chido
Sep 16, 20248 min read


Championing Arts in Education: Uplifting Artists and Tackling Disparities
As we celebrate National Arts in Education Week, I would like to take a moment to reflect on the transformative power of the arts.

Linda Chido
Sep 8, 20248 min read


The Invisible Labor of Creating Art: A Fine Artist’s Perspective
As a visual artist, I've often grappled with a paradox that seems woven into the very fabric of our society - the contrast between the...

Linda Chido
Sep 2, 20247 min read


Roots of Inspiration - The Painting of Soul Seed
Soul Seed The last two years I have attended an event called RON 2.0 (Ready Or Not). It's a women's conference that focuses on growth,...

Linda Chido
Mar 25, 20246 min read


My Story, Part Two - San Francisco
In January of 1994, after finishing my graduate thesis for my two masters' degrees, my then boyfriend now husband, Ron Gross and I moved...

Linda Chido
Mar 11, 20248 min read


The Importance of the Tea Cup in My Art
“ If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And...

Linda Chido
Feb 15, 20247 min read


These Are A Few of My Favorite Crayons
Guest blogger: Ron Gross We're are half way into the 2024 Crayonuary 30 Day Challenge and I've been getting questions about crayon...

Linda Chido
Feb 15, 20244 min read


The Birth of the Crayonuary Challenge
Guest Blogger: Ron Gross I am thrilled to be a guest blogger for LINDA CHIDO ART. In case we haven't met yet - Hi! I'm Ron Gross, I'm an...

Linda Chido
Jan 17, 20245 min read


My Story - The Beginning
Every artist has their start in art. There's a spark, a moment of discovery when one realizes that making art is what you really want to...

Linda Chido
Jan 3, 20247 min read


Feeling Stressed? Try this - Neurographics
I'm sure we can all agree that there are times when life can be really stressful. The end of the year holidays can definitely be one of...

Linda Chido
Nov 7, 20235 min read


The Art of Patronage
Being an art patron is an enriching and rewarding experience that not only benefits the artists but enriches one's life while...

Linda Chido
Jul 24, 20234 min read


Mayan Manga
The kids and I are studying Meso-America and we just finished a fun project for the Mayan People - retelling the Mayan Creation Myth in...

Linda Chido
May 5, 202310 min read


Finding Hope in Art: How Artists Uplift Us All
10 ways you can support artists and thank them for having the courage to put their work into the world.

Linda Chido
Apr 23, 20235 min read
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