Powder Horns-
Patriot or Custom Horns

Horn Objects-
Utilitarian and Artistic

The Hornbook -
The First Early Reader

Photo by Lappegard Photography.

The Master Horner behind Patriot Horns and Folk Art.

My name is Rick Sheets and I grew up Southern California, spending much of my childhood drawing, painting and sculpting. Early on I had an affinity for history and old guns as well as art.

As a freelance graphic artist and web designer, I found myself rebuilding the Honourable Company of Horners website a several years ago and became enamored with their art. Since that time, I have had the privilege of working with some of the best 18th Century style artisans in the word! And at last, I found an artistic endeavor that combines history, calligraphy, engraving (scrimshaw) and illuminated script all in one object!

I am honored to have been judged a Master Horner by my guild after nine years of presenting and producing horn work.

Rick Sheets

Learn More about
being a horner here at hornguild.org.

Latest News

Hornwork and Reenactment at Alamance Battleground.
Burlington, NC

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Horner presentation in Altavista, VA

Here is a blog post about my trip to Avoca where I shared horn work with school kids.

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I got some Press!

Here is an article about my website and horn work.

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