Ottawa Arts Review

article by Erika Sampson Last August I read a book titled, The Improbability of Love by Hannah Rothschild. Since then I have been scouting for meaningful art to take home, despite having a bedroom arguably flooded with it. Her book was not the most eloquently written, but it has stuck with me for almost a… Continue reading Art Eyes Peeled

article written by Sophie Poirier Every writer is different. Things that work for some might not work for others. Even though I love the craft, it’s not always easy, and I don’t always like what I write. The idea of writing is different from the reality of it. It takes a lot more effort and… Continue reading My Writing Process

article written by Erika Sampson First, a huge thank you to Jack for being easy-going and so freaking interesting. I owe you at least two coffees for this.  I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Jack Gordon, a talented local photographer who I am lucky to call a friend. Since knowing him for almost two… Continue reading Sorry Mom, I Support ‘Creepy’ Art: An Interview with Photographer Jack Gordon

article written by Hayley Munro Draw a dog (the goodest boy you can). Draw two dogs. Go outside and write. Be one with nature. We can tell that you haven’t left your house in a week and live off of ramen noodles. We’re worried about you. Use a title longer and more convoluted than “Submission… Continue reading Tips and Tricks That Will Always Get Your Work Accepted No Matter What 100% I Swear We’ll Think You’re Shakespeare or Something

article by Erika Sampson Ottawa Arts Review is a student-led art publication that means a lot to me. It does not matter where I am, whether in Ottawa, or Toronto, or even internationally, there are ties that always link me back to OAR. I am reminded constantly of my involvement, in subtle and not so… Continue reading Where You Least Expect It

article written by Sophie Poirier Summer is the only time of the year I get to read the books I choose. During the school year, I don’t have any time to read anything outside of my assigned readings for class. So after exams, I was excited to dive into the pile of unread books I’ve… Continue reading Time Loops, Body Swaps, and a Murder Mystery

article written by Nathan Primeau Many thanks to Julia T. Lye for providing such insightful answers. Julia T. Lye is a writer and lover of stories living and working in Ottawa, Ontario, and is a self-proclaimed geek. Her published stories, ranging from fantasy to science fiction and the macabre, have been featured in numerous collections… Continue reading Diving Into the Realm of Fantasy: An Interview with Julia T. Lye