“Akiane, you are an incredible young lady! We thank you for using these precious little hands to do incredible work for God. Absolutely spectacular paintings! God loves you and so do we.”

“Akiane's innocence, her vision, passion, and compassion all comes through in her paintings and poetry. I believe this young and gifted artist is destined to leave her mark in the world of art.”

“Akiane is a beautiful name in itself. However, you have to meet this 10- year-old artistic prodigy in person to see her beauty and the beauty of her art to appreciate her phenomenal talent!”

“My wife and I have recently had the privilege of going to their home in Idaho and meeting the young lady and her lovely family. To say the least, we were astounded! To see her realistic paintings at first-hand and to encounter her simple demeanor was the thrill of a lifetime! We are very proud to be able to display her paintings at our Museum of Religious Arts at Logan, Iowa.”

“Akiane's strikingly realistic paintings, drawings and poetry are windows into the soul of her subjects, reaching a depth far beyond her years. Her captivating works create a powerful and lasting impression, rivaling the works of many adult artists. Akiane's unique achievements have earned her a nomination to The Kids Hall of Fame.”

“Akiane's ability is way beyond her years. I have never seen a child paint with this level of detail . There is no doubt in our minds she possesses a unique gift!”

“It seems that these expressions are not those of a young girl, but of a mature poet whose aphoristic and enigmatic thinking come to her instantly. Hers is definitely a philosophical poetry, and our world literature can be so proud of this new wunderkind genius.”

“Akiane is a literary phenomenon in the history of poetic art. I doubt there has ever been a literary child genius of such maturity, lyrical virtuosity, and spiritual transcendence! Her rare gift will be engraved for ever in the history pages of the world's literature. I see the cosmic hope and meaning of life in her wisdom-saturated imagery. I am speechless!”

“I have never encountered such talent for painting in anyone so young. Akiane's poetry is even more impressive than her painting. Her images are astonishingly mature and original: fearless, deep, and mysteriously powerful. Yet Akiane herself remains an unpretentious, unselfconscious, delightfully unaffected and playful 10-year-old girl!”

“Akiane is an absolute artistic prodigy! One can hardly believe the works were painted by a small girl. Father Forgive Them is an especially strong painting. Her creation electrifies with the realism, the artistic sense, and the level of mastery, spectacular even for a adult artist. When I was first acquainted with the petite Akiane she was only five, and even then she amazed everyone with her abilities. I still to this day treasure the pencil sketches, including my portrait and a squirrel, live as live can be, that she gave me as a gift. And recently I was moved also by her poetry. In fact, I was so intrigued that I offered to translate her poetry into Russian.”

“The girl is only 10, and already such fantastic works! I was impressed the most by her flowers. They are absolutely real and full of childhood soul. Without any argument or doubt, Akiane is great!”

“We have known Akiane and her family for several years, since she was four years old, enjoying a close and rewarding relationship which we have been thankful for. To us she always seemed like a normal, happy little girl, apart from her very advanced and beautiful works displayed at home in Missouri, and a strong interest in spiritual things, uncommon for a child.”

“I observed Akiane at school in Colorado and I knew her also as a personal friend. Akiane was a precocious 7-year-old with an enthusiasm for living. She was a beautiful child with a strong faith in God already evident in her young life. I enjoyed watching her romp and laugh with their family golden retriever in her yard at home. She had a uniqueart ability displayed in her paintings already at such a young age! She has truly grown into a self-motivated, talented young woman with the same attributes I observed in her as a young girl. Akiane's zest for living and her sense of humor make her a delightful individual. I see so much faith through her unique paintings. It has been truly a pleasure to know Akiane and I thank God for showering his gifts on someone who will share them with the world.”