Some of the more inspired artists on the peninsula received kudos for their creativity.

Editors and staff of Tidepools Magazine Recently announced their 2017 contest winners. The magazine, a production of Peninsula College, features fine art, digital art, photography, poetry, short prose and music by Olympic Peninsula residents.

The 2017 issue is slated for release in early June. For more information, email Michael Calvin Mills at mmills@pencol.edu or call 417-6462.

Winners include (by category):

Youth Writing 14-17

1. “A Trash Can During the Holidays” by Logan Matlock

Youth Writing 10-13

1. “Ode to the Beach” by Morgan Trail

Music

1. “I Miss the Dog” by Mary Magner

2. “Chicken Hawk” by Howly Slim

3. “She’s Got That Millionaire Look” by Gordon Anderson and Bradford Shea

Adult Digital Art

1. “Phantasm” by Ken Dry

Adult Fine Art

1. “Heron Moon” by Sandy Tweed

2. “Mirrored Lotus Fleur” by R. Marcus

Adult Photography

1. “Desert Art” by Richard Kohler

2. “Seagull Moon” by Jon Rea

3. “The Brothers” by Jon Rea

Adult Poetry

1. “Equinox” by Tom Darter

2. “Rosebud” by Eva McGinnis

3. “One View of Heaven” by Craig Andrews

Adult Prose

1. “The Old Man of the Squadron” by Karen Hogan

2. “Questions” by Rachel Anderson

3. “A Story Is Meant To Be Passed Around” by Karen Hogan

Peninsula College Student Art and Digital Art

1. “Family” by Karen Dybedal

2. “Amy Amy Amy” by Palonia Olson

3. “Plight of the Elephants” by Michael Middlestead

Peninsula College Student Photography

1. “Sun Kissed” by Nicole Meyer

2. “Blowhole of Eagle Point” by Kyle Vanous

3. “Thunder over Carlsborg” by Natalie Luengen

Peninsula College Student Writing

1. “A Life Changing Experience” by Dolnna Babb

2. “112 Piece Set” by Zion Hilliker

3. “Six Years” by Hoi Kiu Chan

Youth Art and Photography 0-9

1. “Swimming in the Deep” by Arianna Redd

Youth Art and Photography 10-13

1. “Dve Tvare” by Alyssa Mantifel

Youth Art and Photography 14-17

1. “Paper World” by Autumn Baker