CHICAGO (CBS)-- Chicago-area prodigy Akiane Kramarik made a name for herself in the art world at just 8 years old when her painting of Jesus launched her career. Then the piece disappeared ...

Akiane Kramarik Searched For the Right Model At first, she attempted to write about Jesus's appearance. But, this proved too complex. She knew that she would have to resort to painting him.

The Prince of Peace painting had an arduous journey. In 2003, it was stolen from the then 9-year old artist, returned damaged when she was in her teens. After carefully restoring the piece it was ...

Now a renowned prodigy in the art world, Akiane Kramarik's work fetches thousands of dollars. Steve and Abby Appelt of Indianapolis paid $50,000 for Akiane's painting of a young Jesus.

Akiane Kramarik blends art and faith. She is the latest international child prodigy, whose paintings have won her accolades in the United States and abroad. Akiane, who's appeared on the Oprah ...

POST FALLS – Akiane Kramarik, a slender 10-year-old, perches on a stool, dwarfed by a huge painting of bears in a vivid green river. Her long blond hair, which she occasionally twists around her ...