Readers who’ve enjoyed seeing Inland 360 covers over the past year designed by fellow readers are in luck: This year’s contest yielded a bumper crop of winners.
As indicated in the contest rules, we accepted paintings, photography, collage, digitally rendered art — every category. We received a delightful variety of artwork from which to choose.
Without further ado, here is a list of winners and honorable mentions, all of which will be considered for publication over the coming year:
Winners: Lynette Deschamp Byers, Lewiston; Brenda Crumpacker, Clarkston; Julene Ewert, Moscow; Steve Ewert, Troy; Franksy, Pullman; Bobbi Kelly, Moscow; Jaymee Laws, Lewiston; Damien Minkey, Clarkston; Ciara Parkhurst, Moscow; Cheryll Root, Troy; Bridgette Schnider, Troy; and Kathy Warren, Moscow.
Honorable mentions: Leanne Erickson, Pullman; Dean Ferguson, Lewiston; Steven Gill, Palouse; Carolyn Joswig-Jones, Pullman; Melissa Rockwood, Moscow; William Smith, Pierce; and Joan Way, Potlatch.
Thank you to everyone who entered; every entry garnered a second look. We’re honored to have such talented readers who are willing to share their art with our community.