About JD Challenger
JD Challenger works closely with Native Americans across the country to inspire his striking paintings. “I am constantly learning,” he explains. “I feel very blessed to have their trust and friendship. Most of the history concerning Native Americans has been written by the white man, but I am lucky enough to hear many of the Indian stories and ideas that have been passed down from generation to generation.” Challenger’s desire to learn has brought him significant acclaim from collectors of fine art originals, limited edition prints, and bronzes. His prints and serigraphs frequently sell out before their release, and their value often rises dramatically within a year of their release date. Challenger’s paintings have a remarkable appeal with both the collectors who buy his work and the Native Americans who inspire them. As one collector explains, “Challenger is capable of painting what can only be described as visual poetry. Whether the viewer relates to the subject matter or not, one must be impressed by the power, depth, and dimension of his talent.” But Challenger feels his greatest achievement is his acceptance by the Native American community. “The color and expression in JD’s paintings bring out the true Native American feeling and pride of the Ghost Dance era,” explains Augie Gray Fox, one of Challenger’s models. “He is like a messenger for the Indian people.”
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Ancient Civilizations of the Southwest 2024 Wall Calendar
$15.95The lives of ancient Puebloans who lived in the American southwest are largely mysterious to us. Their legacy is a series of architectural sites that reveal their ingenious building skills, elements of their religious practice, and the art they carved into stone. Ancient Civilizations explores that cultural heritage and celebrates its legacy and preservation.
This 2024 monthly wall calendar features: Large blocks for notes | Superb printing quality | Heavy 100-pound paper | Deluxe 11- by 14-inch size
Locations featured in the 2024 calendar include:
• Hohokam Settlement
Gila Bend, Arizona
• Lower Ruin, Tonto National Monument
Monument, Arizona
• Butler Wash Ruins
Comb Ridge, Utah
• Salado Cliff Dwellings
Roger’s Canyon, Arizona
• River House Ruins, Bears Ears National Monument
San Juan Valley, Utah
• Wukoki Pueblo, Wupatki National Monument
Flagstaff, Arizona
• The Great Kiva, Casa Malpais National Historic Landmark
Springvale, Arizona
• Split Level Ruin. Grand Gulch Primitive Area
Bureau of Land Management, Utah
• Monarch Cave Dwelling, Butler Wash
Bluff, Utah
• Wall Ruin, Mule Canyon
Cedar Mesa, Utah
• Besh Ba Gowah Archaeological Park and Museum
Globe, Arizona
• Petroglyph, Petrified Forest National Park
Holbrook, Arizona
Published by Tide-mark Press ©2023
