BLAKE LENOIR

Blake Lenoir was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He started drawing when he was three years old. Later, he drew by himself and found motivation through practice and study. He believes that the more he practices, the better his skills develop as a creative artist. He sees it as a gift.

Lenoir’s detailed, complex drawings reflect his interest in humanity and the environment. He uses lead and colored pencils, markers, pens, acrylic paints, erasers and sharpeners.

“Art has played a significant role for my disability because it helps me make an important impact as an artist. My disability doesn’t hurt my art in any way, shape, fashion or form. Everyone’s proud of my artwork. Art has taken me to many new places I never been before in my whole imagination.”

Lenoir exhibits his work through a studio program for artists with special needs administered by the City of Chicago. “It has made me grow as an artist and a human being. Art has made me a more rounded person as well as a communicator.”