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Wet on Wet Watercolor Painting How to Bring It to Your Children
When I first discovered this painting technique over 18 years ago, I knew nothing about it. My youngest was two years old and I was very...

Linda Chido
Jan 9, 20238 min read


Wet on Wet Watercolor Painting in the Waldorf Tradition
Wet on wet watercolor painting is a traditional watercolor painting technique that most artists who are watercolorists have in their...

Linda Chido
Jan 3, 20232 min read


Crayonuary 30 Day Challenge
It’s time to get Cray Cray! This is my husband, Ron Gross, who also happens to be an artist - an abstract expressionist. Every year in...

Linda Chido
Jan 2, 20232 min read


Part Two: My Art Collectors Share Their Art Journey
What do my art collectors have to say about their art collecting experiences? I am honored to introduce you all to my oldest and dearest...

Linda Chido
Nov 14, 20223 min read


My Art Collectors Share Their Art Journey
What do my art collectors have to say about their art collecting experiences? I had a lot of response from my last email - 5 Benefits...

Linda Chido
Nov 10, 20224 min read


5 Benefits of Collecting Art
Besides having a beautiful piece of art to hang on the wall or a lovely sculpture to put on your mantel, what are the benefits of...

Linda Chido
Nov 7, 20223 min read


What Happened? A Varnishing F**k Up
Did y'all see the video I posted on social media over the weekend? I was varnishing two paintings and on one of the pieces, the varnish...

Linda Chido
Sep 18, 20225 min read


The History of a History Painting
In January 2021, I flippantly said to my friend and fellow artist, Amanda Rainey, "I'd love to paint a mural on the Main Street water...

Linda Chido
Sep 5, 20225 min read


Playing in Wonderland
'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' by Lewis Carroll is my absolute favorite story of all time. In part because I relate my experience as...

Linda Chido
Aug 17, 20222 min read


What Makes an Artist Family?
It’s an interesting question and one that has actually been studied. Surprisingly, there is a long history of debate over if creative...

Linda Chido
Aug 6, 20224 min read


It's a Wrap
The closing of my solo art-show Reemergence and upcoming art news.

Linda Chido
May 5, 20222 min read


It Takes a Village
Yesterday, I finally saw all of my work framed and hung together in the gallery. I've never seen more than two or three of my pieces...

Linda Chido
Apr 5, 20224 min read


Reemergence
n. The process of coming into sight or prominence once more. Two years ago, I opened the door to reviving my studio practice. I have...

Linda Chido
Mar 28, 20223 min read


Gallery Prep
I have participated in many art shows and have prepared numerous canvases to be gallery ready. Though nothing prepared me for all that...

Linda Chido
Mar 22, 20226 min read


Not Oils - Other Mediums
As summer 2021 approached, the kids’ extracurricular activities started back in person. One of those activities is rock band for my...

Linda Chido
Mar 15, 20223 min read


Portraiture
The second of a six part series leading up to Linda's solo art opening, sharing the journey and the artwork created between 2020 and 2022.

Linda Chido
Mar 8, 20224 min read


Back to the Oils
The first of a six part series sharing the body of of work created over the last two years and my journey leading up to my show, REEMERGENCE

Linda Chido
Mar 1, 20225 min read
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