She's a really great artist. And you can actually see that her realism has gotten much better over the past couple of years as well. It would be nice if their website was a little more professional looking and had a little better quality photos though, most of them are all grainy looking, that's my only nitpick. I have always loved paintings that are inspired by religion because they are so powerful. The Renaissance Era, when most paintings were of the Christian God or Greek Gods, is probably one of the most influential artistic eras and one of my favorites.
I just realized that the website you posted is not her actual website. Here is her website and you can view all of her artwork in much better quality. Also she is 18 now, not 12. ;P http://www.artakiane.com/home.htm
One of my favorite artists is Danny Hahlbohm - I think that's how you spell his last name..... they're beautiful! You can also see his pix on angeleyes2.com
I beg to differ; when I talk to the Lord in my prayers I also get to see HIM in all HIS glory, and I can tell you HE looks almost identical to the little girl's portrait of HIM. In all these years since HIS resurrection the GOOD LORD maintained his 33-year-old good looks as a WHITE messiah.
Some good stuff, lots of schmaltz. I was more impressed before I saw her prices. Any freak willing to pay $3 million for one of her works ought to have their head examined.
it's so amazing, i can't draw art if my life depended on it, had a friend in school that could, but nothing like this, she has a gift
