Stunning piece by JD Challenger titled "MorningStar." MorningStar was Custer's nickname. The Native American in the picture is wearing Custer's specially designed military jacket. Did he pick it up at Little Big Horn / Greasy Grass?

This "unique" serigraph is one of five such pieces in existence. It was silk-screened in sepia tones and then Mr. Challenger handpainted each one of the 5 pieces. This is one of the first published pieces that JD ever did - and is a highly sought after piece. Would make a fabulous addition to any collection. It is framed and measures 41.5" height x 33.5" width(29" x 22" serigraph size).

JD Challenger was born in Oklahoma and after moving to Taos, New Mexico, he enjoyed success as an artist painting landscapes. Privately, he continued to draw and paint Native Americans but was reluctant to show his paintings in public for fear of offending a people he greatly admired. His wife, Denise, encouraged him to show his work to his Native American friends, one of whom was a holy man. When he did so, he received their blessing and was told, "There has to be a messenger and he doesn't have to be one of our People. The Creator chooses His own messengers. Your path is to tell our story and educate people about the past and about what is still happening today."

Challenger states, "The thing I do best is paint. I prefer to look at it as 'not me' doing it, I'm just the instrument... The Creator, the brush, the paint, and then me." JD Challenger paints the story of a people rich in heritage and traditions; stories sometimes poignant, often angry... but always powerful and demanding to be told. Each portrait speaks its own truth. Challenger is the vessel that paints that truth.

BID NOW and have a rare opportunity to add an early JD Challenger painting to your home.

To learn more about JD Challenger, please visit his website at http://www.jdchallenger.com.