Eden Maxwell is a painter, writer, and kiteflier of some note. He is an adovacate to stop animal and child abuse.    He grew up on the mean streets of the inner city and fought his way out of the projects to find his walking shoes.   He has contributed to many publications—from Popular Science to the Encyclopedia Britannica, and his art is in private collection here and abroad. Eden is the bestselling author of Kiteworks and The Magnificent Book of Kites, Sterling Publishing; he's also ghostwritten books for HarperCollins and Kensington publishers.   His most recent book are: An Artist Empowered, and a novella titled The Man with the Dog.