Kim is the co-Creator of The Council of Horses Oracle Deck and Guidebook which we discussed amongst many other things.
Having Kim on the podcast was exactly what I imagined for Let’s Talk Herd, not only to be present with each other and allow the social conditioning to relax, but to find that way to stretch ourselves into the space of Now, so that we could actually grow into new frequencies that germinated from our shared consciousness. I found Kim to be the most compassionate, gentle mirror who was able to reflect back, through her own being-ness and accomplishments, a kind of limitless encouragement that took me past my own limitations. Just as her art does, she opened possibilities and portals that felt deeply transformational.
Kim’s thoughts “Have you ever experienced a true heart-to-heart conversation with someone? A conversation that feels like a warm hug and a deep connection all at once? That’s what talking to Camille about horses feels like. Her genuine curiosity and thoughtful questions created a space for revelations and connections between our past and present creative visions. It was a process of discovering the hidden threads that weave our lives and the spirits of horses together. I know The Council of Horses were licking and chewing with every word and feeling we shared. Thank you, Camille, for the enriching and enlightening experience. “
The Council of Horses with Kim McElroy
This podcast is a fascinating glimpse into Kim’s world of magical horse art and how her ability evolved through her connection with horses.
About Kim
Kim McElroy is an award-winning equine artist renowned for her visionary artistic and written creations. Blessed by her horse mentors, she is the illustrator of Way of the Horse wisdom cards. She lives in Kingston, Washington.
“Very soon I realized that my paintings, just like encounters with real horses, were often catalysts for healing. These emotional connections could happen for people in surprising ways, whether they had horses in their lives, or not.
Often people couldn’t define their emotions and were mystified that a work of art had such a powerful effect on them. Once they had this type of experience, they never forgot the painting, even if years had passed.
I believe this is because horses are messengers, carrying wisdom from the divine to awaken us to our inner knowing. These revelations inspired me to also hone my writing skills to interpret and express the feelings that horses inspire in me.
My writings are an intrinsic part of my artistic expression. There is no place where one begins and the other ends.”
Spirit of the Horse Gallery
The purpose of my art
Is to share the gifts that horses offer
In images that evoke the wisdom
Our hearts remember~ Kim McElroy
As a child, I felt an intuitive connection with horses, and as soon as I could hold a crayon, I began to draw them. This love affair manifested itself as my art career which began in 1987 at the age of twenty-one, and which has led me to renown.
I have found that horses deeply resonate with people from all walks of life. My intention is to infuse my art with the horse’s spiritual energy, distilling it into expressions of their quintessential beingness in ways that transcend how they are traditionally defined.
The medium I use exclusively is pastel. I love working with pastel because it feels like direct communication expressed from my mind’s eye to my hand, onto the paper – almost as if I am touching my subjects. Pastel can be simple and spontaneous, or manifest the most complex themes I can dream up. It can convey my spiritual visions with an elusive transparency, or it can create a vivid three-dimensional presence that evokes the impression of tangible reality.
My paintings are often otherworldly, depicting horses from other realms or as emerging from elements of nature. The horse is my muse, and I am always seeking new ways of expressing elements of the equine spirit in a quest to awaken humanity to their healing gifts.
Spirit of Horse Gallery is my studio, located at our SkyeLandeSea Sanctuary in Kingston, Washington. My husband Rod and I created our sanctuary in 2000. For over two decades we provided loving forever homes to rescued horses and a menagerie of other animals.
Now that our outdoor animals have crossed the rainbow bridge, our sanctuary is home to a resident herd of wild but well-fed deer, and two capricious housecats. Visits to the gallery can be arranged by appointment.
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Let’s Talk Herd podcasts are relaxed yet intelligent conversations about every dimension of holistic horsemanship. We are interested in learning from each other and sharing the unique ideas that are sparked by sharing personal discoveries. If you would like to be a guest contact Camille.
All perspectives are welcome.
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