God's Unique Gift Granted

God's Unique Gift Granted

by Kathern G. Lawrence

Irv Mac Donald, Kathern Lawrence, Chuck Baird
at Deaf Way 11, 2002 in Washington, D.C.

The Deaf Community in every continent has recognized the art works of Chuck Baird who chose to express thoughts spiritually rather than working for commerical business from which he would make a lot of money. However, he remained to be contented with what he enjoyed doing even through difficult times. As a result, he has been receiving numerous blessings. We, including the hearing, admire his art works as displayed in galleries and at Gallaudet University.  

With my heart pounding for the love of Chuck's works, I bought a framed print of tiger sign from him. Since then, I have left that one hung in a living room, appreciating his genuine creativity. I also hang a framed set of four cards of his artistic signs in the basement bathroom and shelf the book "35 Plates" on the Deaf section. The book tells his mini biography and his works; it was published almost 20 years ago. From then, I am sure there are many more stories to tell about him through internet.

In fact, I am a big collector of  Deaf artists, Deaf craftmen's products, and Deaf books; particularly, any set of deaf-related, brilliantly-creative art works is always my favorite collection.

His art works can be viewed online to appreciate. Thanks to God for giving him such a beautiful gift that he can delight us through his art works. The Chuck Baird Foundation   (CBF) opens an inspiring opportunity to fund young, Deaf people who wish to be trained in art works, and to develop skills for their artistic career or amateur.

Thanks to you, CB, for always sharing your glorious works with us, and we continually love every piece of your works.  I believe that He predestined you to be one of the greatest Deaf artists ever living on earth. May God bless you on your journey with strength and faith. We love you!

Isaiah 64:8 - "We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand"