Raised in a non-religious household in Idaho, Akiane’s sudden spiritual awakening surprised her family. Her mother, Forelli Kramarik, noted, “We didn’t attend church, pray together, or talk about God.”
A vision of a carpenter inspired Akiane to paint “Prince of Peace.” She recalled, “I spent a long time looking for a [Jesus] model,” and after praying, a carpenter resembling Jesus appeared at their door. “I told my mother that was him,” she said.
After years of legal battles, Akiane recovered the painting, which she sold to a private collector. The “Prince of Peace” is now exhibited at the Belóved Gallery in Marble Falls, Texas. Reflecting on its return, Akiane said, “It’s still surreal to me… Love is incredibly potent.”
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