Blake Gore creates miniature art using a .15mm pen on canvases often no larger than an inch or two. Working without magnification or formal training, he discovered drawing at age 37 while serving as an adviser at Vanderbilt University. What began as a creative outlet quickly became a passion. His hand-drawn miniatures are now featured in galleries and private collections around the world. Blake has collaborated with brands such as Jo-Ann Stores, Monopoly/Hasbro, BLICK Art Materials, and Sakura of America. A Mississippi native and Ole Miss graduate, he now lives with his family in Virginia’s New River Valley.

"Blake is a gifted artist with an incredible imagination. Hidden Wonders of the World is a journey across the globe through his remarkably detailed tiny art. It’s part adventure, part puzzle, and a reminder that the more closely you look, the more there is to see.” —Stephen Patrick, Emory University Professor"I have been a fan of Blake’s work since the moment I came across it over a decade ago. The detail in his pieces is just brilliantly excruciating! I love a hidden object challenge, and you will adore the challenge of finding the buried treasures that are perfectly camouflaged in his microscopic pen strokes. These drawings compel you into Blake's mind and force you to take a deeper look at the world he immerses himself in. It’s just brilliant!” —John Currence, James Beard Award-winning chef, author, entrepreneur, and owner of City Grocery Restaurant Group"Hidden Wonders of the World is a charming invitation to slow down and savor the joy of discovery. This exquisitely crafted seek-and-find adventure transports readers across remarkable landscapes, artfully blending ancient history with modern-day trivia to create an experience that is both enriching and enchanting." —Emily Hoff, Mississippi Children's Museum Executive Director