Have you ever heard of Akiane, the child prodigy who has been putting the world in her ear since she was four years old? Akiane is a magnificent example of the hand of God in our lives, but there are many who do not see it that way. In fact, there are many that she was just another rambling lunatic when she first appeared in the world. A blog post asked: “[Is] Akiane Kramarik inspired by God or just crazy?” This incredible young woman leaves no doubt in anyone’s mind as to what the answer is.

Akiane’s story

Akiane was born on July 9, 1994, in Mt. Morris, Illinois. Neither her Lithuanian mother nor her American father were Christians, but Akiane, at the age of 4, came face to face with God. Neither of her parents had taught her the Bible, but she could easily talk about the Lord and the things she had done. It was through her faith that her family was able to come to God.

At the age of four, Akiane began drawing, and almost immediately showed an amazing flair for detail. At the age of six she began to paint, not the simple paintings of a child, but portraits that showed an incredible depth of character for a young child. Her paintings, she says, come to her in visions of her dreams and are created in what she calls “Akianism,” a spectacular combination of realism and imagery.

Akiane in the media

It wasn’t long before Akiane’s tremendous gift was discovered. At the age of nine, she appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, World News Tonight with Peter Jennings, Fox Magazine, Fox News, The Late, The Late Show with Craig Ferguson and CNN with Lou Dobbs. She has also appeared on the Wayne Brady Show, KREM 2 News (CBS), and Today’s Christian, and has been interviewed and featured in Russia and Scotland. At the age of ten, young Akiane was a celebrity in the art world.

“What sets Akiane apart from other child prodigies is that her paintings are so realistic and so full of emotion,” said Lou Dobbs. “It is much more common for child prodigies to produce abstract art. The realism of this quality in a child is quite unusual. Seeing this kind of detail, the style is just amazing! What a gift! What an amazing gift! such a remarkable young man! ladies!”

Akiane’s Spirit

Akiane’s celebrity might have been enough to silence the naysayers, but it’s her faith and spirit that make people believe this young woman really is being led by the hands of God. At a very young age she started talking about Christ and our need for redemption, and at an age when most girls are worried about what they’re going to wear or which band made it into the Top 40, Akiane is becoming dedicating to his art, his message and helping to use his talents to make the world a better place. She is already an active participant in helping to improve the living conditions of children in Lithuania, her mother’s homeland.

“[I wish] that everyone loves God and others,” says Akiane, who says her life’s goal is to share her love for God and people around the world.