Spur c. 1940

Here's a watercolor rendering of a cowboy boot spur, made by Robert W.R. Taylor. The image captures the intricate details of a spur. I can almost see the artist hovering over the page, carefully building up each layer of pigment, with a thin brush to capture the metalwork's gleam and texture. I'm thinking about the quiet focus it must have taken to paint this object. What was Taylor thinking about? Was he remembering the old west? Or was he drawn to the shape of it, the lines and circles, the way it sits on the page? I see how the artist has used subtle washes of color to give the metal a sense of depth, and the highlights suggesting the play of light on its surface. This piece isn't just a rendering; it’s an invitation to reflect on the way we see and interpret the world around us. It's a part of a conversation among makers across time, each inspiring creativity in the other.