Ottawa's mural culture is coming alive, despite red tape

The elk is a symbol of stamina and perseverance.
It’s a fitting emblem for the mindset of artist René-Pierre Beaudry in his quest to elevate the street art of Ottawa.Beaudry is arpi, the prolific and talented visual artist responsible for some of the most stunning mural art in Ottawa, a city that has been blossoming with murals in the past few years.
My favourite right now is Beaudry’s elk piece, painted on the side of a modest home that’s tucked behind a restaurant and