Akiane Kramarik
Akiane Kramarik (born July 9, 1994 in Mount Morris, Illinois) is an American child prodigy in the fields of art and poetry. She is of Lithuanian, Jewish, Polish, Hungarian, Slovakian, Russian, Bohemian, Chinese, French, Danish and German heritage. Akiane is known internationally for her realism styled art, religious paintings, poetry, and philosophy. She began drawing at 4, painting at 6, and writing poetry at 7. She is mostly self-taught. She is a devout Christian and her works have become a beacon of faith and spirituality for other Christians. Akiane's art usually depicts wildlife, landscape, and people; sometimes with a religious motif. Many regard her poetry as highly artistic and philosophical for her age. She speaks Lithuanian, Russian, English and Sign Language. Akiane has appeared on shows such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, and the Lou Dobbs Show. She was mentioned in a 2004 edition of TIME magazine. Her art is showcased in religious and non-religious museums throughout the United States.
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