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| "Tickles from God" 24 x 18 acrylic canvas |
Yes, I’m “On the
Road Again” and my blog is late because sometimes I’m stranded where there is
no Wi-Fi or online connections.
Before we
left, we watched the All-Star baseball game on television between the National and American Leagues. We had to. It was in
Minneapolis our long time home and the place where we met. Like fools we searched
the bleachers for family and friends, an almost impossible fete. Don’t get me
wrong. We love Fort Myers. But in our heart of hearts we’re always searching
for home.
Meet another
young girl and fellow artist who is always thinking of home. When Akiane was born in 1994 she came “trailing
clouds of glory,” as Wordsworth gemmed, “from God who is our home.”
Even at the age of two she spoke of light-filled people, friendly faces,
and colorful beauty not seen on this earth. To express her thoughts and
feelings to her mother, she painted and drew portraits and landscapes that can
be seen on her web site. Those memories which most of us forget at birth,
seemed to stay with Akiane.
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| "First Daffodil" acrylic on canvas |
Her portrait of Jesus was selected by another young boy who was featured
in the book and movie “Heaven is for Real.” When his parents asked him what
Jesus looked like and showed him the familiar pictures that most churches use,
he said “No.” every time.
When he saw the painting of Jesus that Akiane had painted clear across
the globe, he said: “That’s him. That’s Jesus.”
Was the boy coached? You’ll have to read the book or view the movie to
judge for yourself. But as far as Akiane goes, the impossibility of that
happening is near impossible. Akiane’s mother was an atheist. She thought her
daughter was having dreams or using her big imagination.
Over the years, because of her daughter’s conviction
and God-given talents, she became a believer in Christ.
Currently,
Akiane’s work can be seen online and at Mardel. Here is a link to her gallery: http://www.shangralafamilyfun.com/prodigy.html
Don't
skip the video at the end... it really is a "must see".!
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| "Looking Outward" mixed media, real window/glass, acrylic canvas behind |
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