Theologian in Training Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 (edited) [url="http://youtube.com/watch?v=-YdIVeBo8SE"]http://youtube.com/watch?v=-YdIVeBo8SE[/url] [url="http://youtube.com/watch?v=7vzRpYp7WME&feature=related"]http://youtube.com/watch?v=7vzRpYp7WME&feature=related[/url] [url="http://www.akiane.com/"]http://www.akiane.com/[/url] I stumbled upon her book in Borders the other night and was just blown away. At age 4 she said she met God to her atheist family. They did not know what to think, until she started painting and writing poetry. Now, at age 11, she has a depth and a painting skill that is just phenomenal. Check her out and if you see her book definitely pick it up! Edited May 13, 2008 by Theologian in Training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted May 13, 2008 Author Share Posted May 13, 2008 I just read her story, it is amazing. She has such a simple faith and yet a depth like that of an adult. One of my favorite answers to an interviewer were these: "I am a Buddhist. You called Jesus the "Prince of Peace," yet in His name so many people were massacred. How do you explain that?" Her answer: "Jesus is peace, just like calm water. But anyone can drop a stone into water and make it muddy." "Why did you choose Christianity instead of another religion?" Akiane: "I didn't choose Christianity; I chose Jesus Christ. I am painting and writing what God shows me. I don't know much about the religions, but I know this: God looks at our love." And, a simple answer of a child. "What church do you belong to? What denomination?" Akiane: "I belong to God." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prose Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 (edited) I saw her on Oprah. You would have a hard time convincing me that this wasn't a God-given talent for His glorification. Edited May 13, 2008 by prose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galloglasses Posted May 13, 2008 Share Posted May 13, 2008 A Saint in the making much? I just checked one of her paintings, where she is on her knees. I swear she looks like a young Virgin Mary, the clothes she wears looks desrt worn even. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Oh my. What a beautiful young girl who is incredibly blessed. Her artwork is amazing. When she talks about the eyes of God. Wow! Thank you for sharing this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 [quote name='Deb' post='1527640' date='May 13 2008, 09:45 PM']Oh my. What a beautiful young girl who is incredibly blessed. Her artwork is amazing. When she talks about the eyes of God. Wow! Thank you for sharing this.[/quote] Yeah, her simplicity is amazing. I just discovered a beautiful painting of hers with the Blessed Virgin Mary. [url="http://www.akiane.com/akiane_art.htm#"]http://www.akiane.com/akiane_art.htm#[/url] Check it out. It is the last piece of art under age 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeology cat Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I may have to order a print of "Prince of Peace." A friend I sent that info to emailed me that she was at the Minnesota State Fair last year. Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galloglasses Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Wow, I didn't notice that Mary pic before. And before you ask, yes, it is now my desktop wallpaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theologian in Training Posted May 14, 2008 Author Share Posted May 14, 2008 [quote name='Galloglasses' post='1528289' date='May 14 2008, 11:06 AM']Wow, I didn't notice that Mary pic before. And before you ask, yes, it is now my desktop wallpaper.[/quote] I couldn't find a big enough picture of it to do that, how did you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praying4carmel Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 Definitely A God Given talent! Her use of Color is amazing. Remember Warner Salmann who painted Christ Knocking at the door, and the head of Christ etc? I was told a story from a Christian bookseller who loves him about His last painting of Christ, He asked Christ to come to Him so that he could paint Him as he really was. Christ complied. His last picture looks eerily similar to this woman's picture of Christ..NOT AS A COPY, but as someone who has actually SEEN the same Man! I wish I could get the Links up here so you could see what I mean. It's not a well known picture and i could not get it thru google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galloglasses Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I didn't either, I sacrificed my usual taste for full wallpaper size Backgrounds to just have the Mary picture centred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praying4carmel Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 (edited) OK I finally Found it! [url="http://picturesofjesus4you.com/292.html"]http://picturesofjesus4you.com/292.html[/url] Do you think that the images look like the same man? The weird thing about Sallman's Picture and this woman's also is that the eyes will follow you wherever you go. Edited May 14, 2008 by praying4carmel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galloglasses Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 It looks similar, but the hair of Christ in Akiane's Picture looks desert weary, the hair is rough and looks as tough its been cut recently. The Picture that Sallman had painted looks strikingly similar to the traditional image of Christ we see in Statues and, most promenantly, in St.Faustina's image of the Divine Mercy. I think Christ showed Akine what he looked like at a certain point in his Earthly ministry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praying4carmel Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Galloglasses' post='1528481' date='May 14 2008, 03:42 PM']It looks similar, but the hair of Christ in Akiane's Picture looks desert weary, the hair is rough and looks as tough its been cut recently. The Picture that Sallman had painted looks strikingly similar to the traditional image of Christ we see in Statues and, most promenantly, in St.Faustina's image of the Divine Mercy. I think Christ showed Akine what he looked like at a certain point in his Earthly ministry.[/quote] I agree! Akiane's Christ looks ready to walk off the screen and into the room! So Real! Edited May 14, 2008 by praying4carmel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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