“Prairie Dog Totem” 11 x 18” Watercolor on Paper

In paying homage to the old west, I stacked cowboy boots reminiscent of a totem pole.  To add whimsy, I added an unexpected element to the painting: that of the Prairie Dog.  Love them or hate them, a Prairie Dog seems to invite discussion in South Dakota.

What is it about old cowboy boots?  There is something that makes me think of another life when I see a pair of old cowboy boots.  Write and tell me what the iconic form of a cowboy boot means to you….