Cowboy's Sweetheart

You know what a sucker I am for Cowgirl Boots, right? I’m an avid collector of Old Gringo Boots and have always dreamed of fabricating a pair of one of a kind Old Gringos … Deb Trotter Style.

Well, I finally did it. I recently created my very own Deb Trotter-Cowboy’s Sweetheart Boot … not for Old Gringo, although if you are reading this, Old Gringo – BRING IT ON.

I designed and painted the Can Can Cowboy boot (seen at the top of this post) – for the Boot Scootin’ Boogie – which takes place as part of the Buffalo Bill Art Show and Sale, held every year right here in Cody, Wyoming.

If you joined me here at Cowboy’s Sweetheart for last week’s Wild West Wednesday post, Cody Artists Go Boot Scootin’ - you already know that I was finally given the opportunity to (literally) kick up my Cowgirl (or Cowboy) Boots with nineteen other western artists whom I’ve always admired.

Nineteen artists who – just like me – jumped at the chance to bring their own creative skills and artistic visions to life by painting and designing a Cowboy Boot made from a standard mold … a three and a half feet tall Cowboy Boot, at that.

The best part about creating one of these boots “Deb Trotter Style” is that I could share my own vision of the Wild West – without ever once worrying about how my work might compare with any of the other artists’ boots.

In fact, I loved the process so much … juxtaposing antique paper, vintage photos, acrylic paint, and plaster … that I wasn’t at all deterred by the talent and reputations of the other artists involved in the boot art “competition.” How I managed to do that, I now have no idea. Just take a look of three of my favorite boots created by some of my fellow artists here in Cody, Wyoming …

This boot is not painted – it’s completely sewn – in leather!

This boot – Buffalo Bill Biscuits – has a “hat” lid to store all kinds of tasty goodies. Chocolate Chip Cookies, anyone?

Colorful, Cool, and Creepy. Check out the wild scorpion.

To see more really cool Boot Scootin’Boogie Artist Boots, head to this link and LIKE Boot Scoot ‘N Boogie down Main Street on Facebook.

Next week on Wild West Wednesday, I’ll show you how I created my Can Can Cowboy Boot – AND … I’ll tell you how you can actually buy raffle tickets for a chance to WIN one – or any – of the twenty Artist Boots pictured on the Facebook site.

Happy Trails!

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Deb Trotter ~ Cowboy’s Sweetheart Artist