An Old Pair of Boots

About the Book

An Old Pair of Boots showcases the multitalented Stephen D. Taylor Sr. with delightful poetry, song lyrics, and beautiful artwork within its pages. You will grin or perhaps shed a tear as you read his incredible poems and marvel at the striking images of his watercolor paintings. You will come to know the man who created them.

Steve’s friend, author and journalist Jo Baeza says, “Western Artist Steve Taylor is best known for his watercolors of cowboys and cowboy life, but that’s not the half of it. He is also a poet, songwriter, singer and the list goes on. This year he has put all of those talents together to produce a book of some of his favorite watercolors, poems and songs. ‘A poem may come to Steve at any time of day and once he has it in his head, the poem won’t go away.’ There you are. His poetry is contagious!”

About the Author

Steve’s early life began in Rockford, Illinois where growing up was simple and void of all the distractions of today’s society. It was in the 40s that his vivid imagination and creative juices began to emerge. His supportive family nurtured and encouraged him, and saw to it that he always had plenty of paper and pencils with which to draw and write.
Steve first fell in love with the West at the age of 10 when, in 1949, his father’s job moved the family to Ajo, Arizona. After a year, the family returned to Rockford where Steve completed high school. But, the call of the West was still in his blood so he returned to Arizona, where he worked and started a family. Over the years, he has also become an accomplished poet, actor, singer-songwriter and musician.
Today, Steve lives with his wife in the White Mountains of Arizona. His home is nestled in a ponderosa pine and oak forest near the town of Show Low, a small community rich in western history and tradition. It is there Steve finds inspiration for much of his creative work. He has a passion for the cowboy and the western way of life. Currently, he plays harmonica, sings and records with the Mountain Saddle Band.
Steve says, “I thank God every day for the beauty of His creation and for leading us to the White Mountains of Arizona, where the ‘Cowboy Way’ is still a way of life.”

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