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We help brands who care, discover and share their unique story.

Based in Waynesville, NC

We craft original art, illustration and design to help solutions oriented brands, build relationships that work.

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As a high risk family impacted by COVID we came up with Connection Kits as a way to infuse joy and connection back into virtual events.

Elevate your next event by leveraging our unique insight, built on decades of experience in event marketing, production design and nurturing relationships. We choose to be inspired by the human spirit bound together in our collective struggle. Together with our clients we are intentionally fulfilling our shared need for connection and increased joy.

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Creative Ninja. AIGA AVL Treasurer. CreativeMornings AVL Partnerships. @connectionkits Co-founder #designer #artist #illustrator

A little play time at Woodfin Cascades this mornin

A little play time at Woodfin Cascades this morning.

#hornsbycreative #getoutsideandplay #natureisbeautiful #forestbathing #blueridgeparkway

One year ago I sat down with a group of marketing

One year ago I sat down with a group of marketing professionals and business owners to grapple with the challenges brought on by the pandemic, global shutdown and socio-political upheaval that ensued. Clearly it was time for Business as Un-usual.

Save the date for June 18th from 1pm - 2:30 pm as @aigaasheville brings back the same panelist to revisit, rethink and re-imagine business as usual. Together we’ll explore how to market beyond COVID.

#marketingbeyondcovid #aigaavl #marketing #business #covid #branding #businessowners #smallbusiness #strategy #influencermarketing #digitalmarketing #socialmediamarketing #entrepreneur #marketingstrategy

First in person client meeting in over a year. Rea

First in person client meeting in over a year. Ready to do something bold.

#hornsbycreative #designforgood #branding #branddesign #community #covidlife

My son got an afternoon on horseback for his birth

My son got an afternoon on horseback for his birthday. Beautiful ride out on the trails.

Fully vaccinated with recommended waiting period a

Fully vaccinated with recommended waiting period as of today.

First in person meal at a restaurant in a year this week.

First massage in over a year scheduled for tomorrow.

First in person client kick off meeting scheduled for next week.

Scheduling first over nighter with friends as we speak.

I might even go crazy and have someone besides @aniliaj cut my hair now.

And look out dentist, here I come.

Thank you to the all of the health care workers, scientists, community volunteers, and government servants who have worked tirelessly in the face of governmental destruction, political obstruction and science deniers to get us here.

#twoshotsplustwoweeks #vaccinationdone✔️ #hornsbycreative #ᴠᴀᴄᴄɪɴᴇssᴀᴠᴇʟɪᴠᴇs #grateful

The second of two concept illustrations for a true

The second of two concept illustrations for a true tale about a full body tattoo, a freak accident that burned it all off leading to a groundbreaking skin graft treatment and then, a second full body tattoo.

It hurts just to write that sentence.

#hornsbycreative #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsoninstagram #illustrationartists #creativity #illustration #artoftheday #inkspiration #amazingink #black #blackwork #inkstagram

One of two concept illustrations for a true tale a

One of two concept illustrations for a true tale about a full body tattoo, a freak accident that burned it all off leading to a groundbreaking skin graft treatment and then, a second full body tattoo.

It hurts just to write that sentence.

#hornsbycreative #art #artist #artistsoninstagram #illustratorsoninstagram #illustrationartists #creativity #illustration #artoftheday #inkspiration #amazingink #black #blackwork #inkstagram

Check out our latest newsletter for some fresh Apr

Check out our latest newsletter for some fresh April Showers.
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Well hey there! Is nap time over? I haven't intro

Well hey there! Is nap time over?

I haven't introduced myself in a while. I'm John Hornsby. That's me up there doing my best teletubby impression.

Actually I was out flying a kite with my daughter. I'm a rad dad of two, a tween boy and young girl that are currently home schooling until next year due to COVID.

I'm super lucky to be in partnership with an amazing wife @aniliaj whom I adore.

We just relocated to Waynesville a couple of months ago. So we're still a close drive to Asheville but now closer to the Great Smoky Mountains and more trails and swimming holes to explore. Our neighbors are cows and goats. The perfect pandemic companions really.

I love music. In one of my many former lives I was a wanna be rock star. I played in several bands on bass, guitar, drums and sometimes power tools. I used to have my own "underground" venue with some friends in Baltimore where we had shows of local and regional bands, DJs, film and performance art. I also ran sound there, for a local bar and live outdoor shows. Those were wild times and I'm too old for that kind of all nighter now. I'd rather put on some headphones and take a nap.

I've always been interested in the intersection of sound design, graphic design, environmental design. Don't get me started on restaurants and spaces that sound awful. I'm for looking forward to live music again when it's safe.

If you sign up for my mailing list, I always include a fun playlist that I probably spend way too much time curating. I'm sure that makes for horrible ROI on my part. But hey there's more to life than ROI right! Can it really be a waste of time to do something that spreads joy?

What's your favorite "waste of time?"

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Yesterday's verdict was an important step towards

Yesterday's verdict was an important step towards accountability in our historically racist nation. The fact that it was so long coming, so historic, and surprising even in the light of overwhelming evidence, points to the fact that we have so much further to go. It doesn't show that we have a working system, it merely highlights how broken we all know it is. Still, it gives us much-needed proof that a unified community can continue to move in a better direction.

True justice would be George Floyd still alive. We realize no one verdict can bring back what was stolen or heal the ongoing trauma that the BIPOC community must endure every day. When this type of accountability is the norm and not an anomaly, we will truly move toward greater peace and healing. When the Black community can call on the resources of public servants without fear, we will move into an era of true equality.

Because that day is not yet here, we feel it is important to recommit to our regular support of social justice organizations.

Today we feel compelled to donate to BEAM.

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BEAM is a 501 (c)(3) organization. Their mission is to remove the barriers that Black people experience getting access to, or staying connected with, emotional health care and healing. They do this through education, training, advocacy, and the creative arts.

#hornsbycreative #community #blacklivesmatter #justiceforgeorgefloyd #antiracism #socialjustice #racialjustice #equality #love #dismantlewhitesupremacy #allyship #whiteprivilege #peace #justice #equity #endracism #aigaasheville @_beamorg @aniliaj @connectionkits

The cows came home.

The cows came home.

Happy Sunday. Here's a baby goat butt.

Happy Sunday. Here's a baby goat butt.

"Trees are poems that the earth writes against the

"Trees are poems that the earth writes against the sky. We cut them down and turn them into paper that we may record our emptiness.”

Kahlil Gibran

Solo hiked for several hours at Black Camp Gap in the Smokies yesterday. First attempt was an ugly logging road outside the park boundary, but a good workout. Second trail proved much more beautiful. At one point the trail became a stream from all the cascades crossing it. I saw lots of elk evidence and got curious about the masonic marker erected at this spot. (No pictures but you can look it up) I spotted two elk lounging by the side of the road on my way driving back out.

@aniliaj is busy in the studio crafting some custo

@aniliaj is busy in the studio crafting some custom coziness for our @creativemorning inspired subscription box. This month's theme is procrastination. So of course we took a while to make this post. We might get around to finishing them later.

#subscription #subscriptionbox #subscriptionboxes #subscribe #subscriptionboxaddict #subbox #subscriptionaddiction #monthlysubscription #unboxing #beauty #monthlysubscriptionbox #subscriptionboxjunkie #subscriptions #follow #selfcare #subscriptionboxreview #sub #monthlybox #love #smallbusiness #wellness #healthy #connection #community

Here's a sneak peek of a recent illustration proje

Here's a sneak peek of a recent illustration project for an amazing environmental non profit. Part of some elements for creating a habitat and a little trio of magical woodland creatures that live there.

Stay tuned for more...

#hornsbycreative #illustration #artoftheday #illustratorsoninstagram #illustrationartists #creativity #postbeauty #landscape #design #nonprofitdesign #designforgood

She whispered the secret is thus. Learn to burn a

She whispered the secret is thus.

Learn to burn away the expectations of how it should have been, with the fire of how it has to be.

Realize you are the fuel, the flame, and the vapor.

Blaze bright in the night this flickering lamp in your chest.

Learn to dance at your own funeral.

Then nothing can destroy your precious flame.

Good morning. Here's a baby goat to start your day

Good morning. Here's a baby goat to start your day off right.

The colors of the sky are matching our ice cream t

The colors of the sky are matching our ice cream truck birdhouse.

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