Velda Thomas "Bless the Horses" An Equine Wisdom Deck

Velda Thomas (WA)

Bless the Horses is a limited edition art deck. A lifetime passion project and also a way of expressing my gratitude to horses as a species. It has taken years to pull all the layers and details of this deck together with patience and the help of the earthy blessings of the horses themselves. 

The messages, art images and symbols are all intentional and designed to assist in connecting the reader to the essence of the spirit of the horse, opening avenues for interspecies communication and the capacity to listen and heal what is within our souls. Whether you are a seasoned horse person or simply have long admired horses from a distance, the messages in this deck are for all humans here, right now.

The deck has 64 image cards with gold edges. It is accompanied by an 180 page detailed guidebook in a beautiful art box. The guidebook is an important part of this project, it overflows with instructions on how to use the deck, as well as poems, stories and dreams on making authentic connections with horses.
The cards and guidebook both measure 2.75 x 4.75 inches.
They both fit neatly into the art box which measures 6” x 4.25” x 2”

Born in England, UK with family ancestry sourced from Africa, the Caribbean and the America's.  Love of creative expression has been a constant thread running through Velda’s life. Whether visual , written or performance she has dabbled in it all, blending genres to expose distinct hybrid forms of personal expression. Current practices and interests include sound, somatic movement, clay, printmaking, poetry and personal narrative. Velda has worked as a fashion designer, kindergarten teacher, adult educator, birth doula, massage therapist and sound practitioner. She is a writer, poet and published author. Velda is a conversationalist, horsewoman, nature lover and world traveler. Currently living in Port Townsend WA on the Olympic Peninsula. USA.