Air Force announces AF Art Contest winners, 1 Wright-Patt winner

Haniyah Robinson, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, received third place in the Youth Ages 9 to 12 category for her original artwork, “Warrior Cat”, in the 2019 Air Force Art Contest. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Air Force Services Center)

Haniyah Robinson, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, received third place in the Youth Ages 9 to 12 category for her original artwork, “Warrior Cat”, in the 2019 Air Force Art Contest. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Air Force Services Center)

The Air Force Services Center recently released the winners of the 2019 Air Force Art Contest. The contest, which runs Nov. 1-30 each year, is designed to highlight and celebrate creative works by Airmen and their families around the globe.

More than 900 artists submitted more than 1,400 pieces of art in this year’s contest using a variety of media.

Congratulations to the following winners:

Adult Accomplished Winners

First place: Nick Malin, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, “Hide & Seek” oil painting on canvas

Second place: Jenna Ervin, Schriever AFB, Colorado., “Jai Yen” oil painting on canvas

Third place: Eleanor Puetz, Offutt AFB, Nebraska, “5 and Fire” pencil

Adult Novice Winners

First place: Jazmine McDuffie, Minot AFB, North Dakota, “Lady of Many Colors” acrylic and water paint

Second place: Danny Phillips, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, “Duck” acrylic

Third place: Randi Nelson, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, “Cream” graphite, charcoal, colored pencil and ink

Youth Ages 13-17 Winners

First place: Kole McCarrick, Luke AFB, Arizona, “Boneless” black pen

Second place: Mara Danner, Peterson AFB, Colorado, “Popped” mixed media

Third place: Rebecca Frazier, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, “Donuts” acrylic paint

Youth Ages 9-12 Winners

First place: Morgan Becker, Hill AFB, Utah, “Rising Star” oil paint on canvas

Second place: Tai Oser, Ramstein AB, Germany, “Parrot” pencil

Third place: Haniyah Robinson, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, “Warrior Cat”

Youth Ages 6-8 Winners

First place: Riley Roberts, Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina, “Self Portrait” paint

Second place: Alora Brownfield, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, “Owl Eyes” white charcoal pencil

Third place: Clay Koertner, Scott AFB, Illinois, “A Pup’s Curiosity” pencil

Winners in each category received $400, $300 and $200 gift cards for first, second and third place, respectively.

The Air Force Services Center manages the Air Force Art and Photo Contests. To view the winning images and for more information on these and other Air Force services programs, go to www.myairforcelife.com.

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