Sarah Bradfield: Celebrating Canada Through Colourful Brushstrokes

 Sometimes, you just have to follow the ebb and flow of life’s tide and see where it takes you. For Ottawa-based landscape artist Sarah Bradfield, this is her motto. The Canadian contemporary artist who lives in Manotick with her two sons and Maltese terrier, Tater Tot, has been into art

Naturally beautiful: the art of Nicole Allen

 All photos: OLM Staff As I walk up the steps of the old Standard Bread Company building at 951 Gladstone Avenue, I wonder if I’ve come to the right place. The only reason I press the bell for the third floor buzzer is the sign above the door marking The

Best of Ottawa 2020: Visual Artists

 ?After over 20-years writing about life in Ottawa, we think we have a pretty good idea of the best of what this city has to offer. In this weekly series, we share our picks with you — our top hotels, live music venues, local brews, bands and more. Check, share and discuss

The painterly gestures of an unruly gardener

 As a young person, Stefanie Leigh Kirby dreamed of being a professional dancer, but like so many youthful dreams of passionate pursuits, Stefanie found herself facing reality. Stefanie worked hard to learn the intricacies of contemporary jazz, but a kindly, forthright dance instructor told her that she just didn’t have