LINDA CHIDO ART For Art Educators

LEARN FOR EDUCATORS

Learn for Educators is for teachers and homeschooling parents looking to bring art into their classrooms or homes as a core part of education.

Below you will find: Art lessons, curriculum ideas, and historical guides that make it easy to integrate art into a structured learning environment, with tips on adapting projects for all ages and all abilities.

NEWLY ADDED

Finger Knitting

I made these super cute finger-knit snakes, and now you can too! Celebrate The Year of the Snake by downloading my free PDF instructional guide and learn how to finger knit your very own snake creation.

Finger knitting is an accessible and delightful craft that’s perfect for improving hand dexterity and strengthening fine motor skills in a gentle, low-pressure way. It’s a creative outlet that boosts confidence and provides a sense of accomplishment—ideal for anyone, especially those who may find traditional crafts challenging. Plus, the soothing, repetitive motions make it a therapeutic and fun way to focus and relax.

Here are two videos to also help you get started with finger knitting.

STUDIO SUPPLIES

Investing in Mindful Art

I’ve successfully adapted the mische technique to water-soluble oils and achieved wonderful results. Do they perform exactly like traditional oil paints? No, they are very much their own thing. But the benefits far outweigh any nostalgia I have for my old materials. Water-soluble oils dry faster, therefore eliminating the need for siccatives. I clean my brushes with a solvent free of carcinogenic fumes and petroleum, and cleanup is as simple as soap and water. These changes have transformed my practice, allowing me to create safely while protecting my family’s health, and reducing my environmental impact as an oil painter.

If you would like to know what I use in my studio, I got you covered. I have created this free PDF download with links to my favorite painting products.

ART LESSONS & TUTORIALS

How to See Like an Artist

One tool and three simple exercises to improve your drawing skills.

Instructional guide with pictures

This instructional guide offers a simple tool to increase your observation skills, easy to follow exercises to help break down complex subjects into basic shapes, and lessons in the fundamentals of values and how to use them to add depth and dimension to your artwork.

How to Make a Picture Framer

Instructional guide

A picture framer is a simple tool used to help you to focus on your subject and not get distracted by what's around it. It will help you pay close attention to what you are trying to draw.

Part One: The Seven Elements of Art: line, shape, form & value - llessons & art analysis

Part Two: The Seven Elements of Art: texture, space & color - (COMING SOON) - lessons & art analysis