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LEGACY & STORY
LEGACY & STORY
A Journey Through Art: From Norman Rockwell to the Tropics.
At 79, Mike Baird stands as a bridge between the classical traditions of the past and the vibrant energy of the present. His story is one of relentless creativity:
The Early Years: Developing a disciplined craft in the England, influenced by the legendary Norman Rockwell era of storytelling through art.
The Muralist: Creating large-scale works that transformed public and private spaces.
The Thailand Chapter: Finding new inspiration in the light and life of Southeast Asia, where he has lived and worked for many years.
The Philosophy:
"Art is not just what you see, but what you make others see." Mike’s work remains authoritative yet deeply personal, a testament to a life lived through the brush.
Me at 12 years old. With the 7 Sisters Cliffs in the Background.
From This to This !!!!
Jenny and I - All dressed up for a night out.
Me in my Parker Outfit on my Scooter in Porperro. 20.
My write-up in the Daily Mail. U.K. Painting Murals.
Early Days doing plenty of SCRAPERBOARD ETCHINGS. It's a WHITE CHALK Board covered in Black Ink, and I get a PIN and scratch the BLACK OFF, leaving the WHITE showing underneath. All done while watching Television.
Three Beauties promoting my New Cartoon Book.
For a BET, I had my Head Shaved, getting 500 Pounds to donate to a Blind Children's home, Great Fun.
My Pride and Joy - My Painting ( AIRBRUSH) of Marlboro Cigarettes for Piccadilly, London. Size 60 feet by 15 feet.
Me and my Finished Japanese Girl Painting ( In Oils ) to show you the Size.
On holiday in Yugoslavia. Aged 26.
Big Wedding in Bangkok - With Danny and some Special Guests.
A mock-up of what my Rockwell exhibition would look like if I had one.
Me and the Love of my life - FAYE - Who came to me for Art Lessons and stayed for 13 Years.
Just a mock-up of a Few High Rollers.
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