About the author
M. Scott Byers, born on April 16, 1945, was raised on a small farm near Dallas, Texas. His early life was filled with farming, fishing, and hunting, but his passion for art emerged before he even started school. Encouraged by his parents and teachers, Byers pursued his love of drawing, eventually leading him to study at the University of Texas at Austin. Initially focused on academics, he switched to Fine Art and Graphic Design, which became his lifelong career. Byers spent a decade working as an Art Director at Dallas and Austin ad agencies before establishing his own studio overlooking Barton Creek in Austin. He collaborated with major clients like IBM, AMD, Dell, and American Airlines. Later in his career, he became known for his political cartoons in the "Austin American Statesman's Two Views." Byers authored a book compiling his cartoons, especially those surrounding the Trump era. He cherishes his family, including his late wives, three children, and four grandchildren. Now retired, Byers enjoys gardening, motorcycling and spending time with his son's dog, Ava.