{"id":5925,"date":"2025-12-16T07:25:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T07:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/?p=5925"},"modified":"2025-12-16T07:25:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T07:25:24","slug":"masterful-painting-of-jesus-by-8-year-old-rescued-from-the-shadows","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/realnewsz13.store\/?p=5925","title":{"rendered":"Masterful painting of Jesus by 8-year-old rescued from the shadows"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net\/v\/t39.30808-6\/597561433_888485740515844_1821880396002228216_n.jpg?_nc_cat=109&amp;ccb=1-7&amp;_nc_sid=127cfc&amp;_nc_ohc=lZOLIodVryEQ7kNvwEDT3fH&amp;_nc_oc=AdkAsSTqiss2AIZsoHUuAUbDkHEq8rIuiHFX5Z48xa19rXiuDAOoD6iu0P_0NBGLLjE&amp;_nc_zt=23&amp;_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&amp;_nc_gid=4eWRjNMhGNzRD3oSyR0ibA&amp;oh=00_AflRLJ3haEMLIwz5dBDLvB1ugDfsSll5XIfu9D-gxV6CIw&amp;oe=6946D1AB\" alt=\"May be art of text that says 'Child artist Akiane Kramarik said she saw Jesus' 'true' face in her dreams and decided to paint it on canvas.'\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Akiane Kramarik created an amazing painting called \u201cPrince of Peace\u201d when she was just 8 years old. This beautiful picture of Jesus was lost for 16 years after it was stolen and sold by mistake, but now it has been found and is no longer hidden away.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fphoto.php%3Ffbid%3D643185657169993%26set%3Da.207105824111314%26type%3D3&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"533\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Now a 28-year-old best-selling author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, Akiane is known for her amazing spiritual artwork created with her almost magical brushstrokes. She talked about how she felt a strong \u201cvisionary inspiration\u201d to paint her famous piece, \u201cPrince of Peace,\u201d which she sees as a powerful example for people everywhere.<\/p>\n<p>When she was just nine years old, she was on the Oprah Show, showcasing her incredible art, which seemed to overshadow her small size. One of her standout pieces was a beautiful portrait of Jesus called \u201cPrince of Peace,\u201d made with her special and careful techniques.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou have a real talent. Where does it come from?\u201d Oprah asked Akiane.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt comes from God,\u201d the young artist answered with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>In another interview when she was 10, Akiane was asked how she knew it was God talking to her. She said, \u201cBecause I can hear His voice. His voice is quiet and beautiful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fakianeart%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02N281vpj1FMCLNtp6wYLUQ2kQTZHNGeCNNewvefG26KYJ8DxShopRAp7j77qm5ieYl&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"498\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Akiane\u2019s family wasn\u2019t religious at all, and they never talked about God in their small Idaho home where she grew up.<\/p>\n<p>Her mom, Forelli Kramarik, who came from a non-religious family in Lithuania, said, \u201cIt wasn\u2019t just about art; it was also a spiritual awakening. It all started when Akiane began sharing her dreams and visions. My husband used to be Catholic but didn\u2019t follow those beliefs. We didn\u2019t pray together, talk about God, or go to church. Then suddenly, Akiane started mentioning God.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Since Akiane was homeschooled and didn\u2019t have babysitters or a TV, her mom explained that no outside influences affected her. \u201cWe were always with the kids, so we knew Akiane\u2019s words about God didn\u2019t come from anywhere else. But then, she began having deep conversations about God\u2019s love and His role in our lives, describing everything in detail.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Akiane shared that her painting was inspired by a vision she had since she was very young. She would express her visions through poetry and writing, but it became too complicated to explain with words, so she decided to paint instead.<\/p>\n<p>She said, \u201cI always think about Jesus and talk about Him. I searched for a model of Jesus for a long time, and when I couldn\u2019t find one, I suggested to my family that we pray all day for God to send the right one.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"618414a931e9cd97c0c9c493bb22fb8a\" data-index=\"2\"><\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fakianeart%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02xrwoLzLho9YJEHZQ1DWMPiKuBTLtu37j4yEZmSjGJX5ZUtakUjZTrf6EvmVCHtsJl&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"495\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>A family was praying when a very tall carpenter, similar to Jesus who was also a carpenter, showed up at their door looking for a job. Akiane remembered almost fainting when she saw him. \u201cI told my mom that was him. I want him to be my model,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Inspired by a dream and using the carpenter as her model, Akiane created the painting called \u201cPrince of Peace,\u201d which is now considered priceless and famous all over the world.<\/p>\n<p>Her painting showed amazing detail and skill for someone so young. It was sent to an exhibition but got stolen on the way. A few years later, it was returned to Akiane, but it arrived covered in sawdust, which she carefully cleaned off.<\/p>\n<p>When the family tried to share Akiane\u2019s spiritually-inspired artwork with everyone, they faced more problems because of a clerical mistake that put the painting up for sale instead of in an exhibition.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPrince of Peace\u201d ended up being sold to a private collector. After a long court battle to get it back, which ended with the painting stored in a dark stairwell, Akiane decided to focus on creating new artworks, all of which received worldwide acclaim.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the challenges, Akiane, whose talent helped lift her family out of poverty, held onto hope that she would see her \u201cPrince of Peace\u201d again. In the meantime, she traveled to over 30 countries, talking to different groups about art and sharing her messages of peace and spirituality. She also kept the memory of \u201cPrince of Peace\u201d alive by selling more than 100,000 prints.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fakianeart%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02wK4mJCCBkVsRtiDnWySxGtCTgHgpHUUDmvwodnXaam14XYGw4rhn1qCP7Hcr1q2dl&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"377\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In 2019, a miracle happened.<\/p>\n<p>A family, known for being very distinguished and respected, bought the painting \u201cPrince of Peace\u201d for $850,000. They want to remain anonymous. This family believes it is their duty to take care of the artwork and ensure it is preserved for future generations, so its inspiring story can reach even more people.<\/p>\n<p>After nearly 20 years, Akiane finally unwrapped her beloved painting, \u201cPrince of Peace.\u201d Overcome with emotion, she knelt down and wiped away her tears. In a recent CBS interview, she expressed how incredible it was to see her artwork again after so long.<\/p>\n<p>She added, \u201cIt still feels unreal to me. I won\u2019t lie\u2026 Love is incredibly strong. It always arrives just when people need it the most.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The painting \u201cPrince of Peace\u201d is part of the exhibit \u201cAkiane: The Early Years\u201d at the Bel\u00f3ved Gallery in Marble Falls, TX.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fakianeart%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02LbZNXc9PQ8WRcM7YwdYEFtzo8y59zfuFSHH2RfhyyaRGC31ctZ4QQQcL69MGGsNkl&amp;show_text=true&amp;width=500\" width=\"500\" height=\"664\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Akiane Kramarik has an extraordinary gift and even for those who do not share in her faith, it\u2019s hard not to appreciate her talent in creating such realistic pieces. If you\u2019ve seen her work, what is your favorite piece?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Akiane Kramarik created an amazing painting called \u201cPrince of Peace\u201d when she was just 8 years old. 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