Blake Lenoir: Backyard Eden September 1, 2010

In addition to being a successful artist, Blake Lenoir is an avid gardener and environmental activist. As an artist with autism, Blake has channeled his encyclopedic knowledge of plants and his obsessive attention to detail into intricate drawings full of scientific observation of, and deep affection for, the natural world. Backyard Eden features drawings inspired by Blake's own garden and the ecosystem of his native Calumet region.