Carl Baird began his artistic career at Niagara College in Welland,Ontario. Here was given the opportunity to blend his passion for fineart and technical drafting. At Niagara College Carl was influenced by his professor and friend Ken Cosgrove, who showed him how to describe the human form, both mathematically and artistically.
At the conclusion of his studies at Niagara College. Carl Baird moved to Vancouver, BC . Where he received a grant to continue his artistic career,under the guidance of Peter Voormij at Langara College. During that time Carl went to Europe to study European Art history and Architecture.
He returned to Vancouver, BC and was accepted into the third year at Emily Carr School of Art and Design, where he had his first exhibition.For the past ten years, Carl has been working as an illustrator, visual artist and musician out of his East Vancouver art studio.