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Akiane Kramarik (born July 9, 1994 in Mount Morris, Illinois) is an American child prodigy in the fields of art and poetry.
She was born to a Lithuanian mother and an American father. She also has Jewish, Polish, Hungarian, Slovak, Russian, Bohemian, Chinese, French, Danish and German heritage.
Akiane is known internationally for her realism styled art, religious paintings, poetry, and philosophy. Mostly self-taught, she began drawing at 4, painting at 6, and writing poetry at 7. 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. She is homeschooled.
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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