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‘About Bunclody’ – Exhibition of new works at the ArtBank – 7th – 21st September 2024

Ed recently showcased a series of new paintings created especially for his About Bunclody exhibition at ArtBank. This collection featured a series of new plein air paintings that capture the essence of Bunclody’s unique landscape. Created on location, these works...

Royal Society of Marine Artists ’Afloat or Ashore ‘ exhibition.

Ed is thrilled to announce that two of his paintings have been selected for the prestigious Royal Society of Marine Artists Afloat or Ashore Exhibition. It’s an honour to be part of such a renowned event, showcasing work that celebrates the beauty and power of...

Now & Then – An exhibition of new artworks – Con Auld Room, Holywood library, October 21st – 30th 2024

Ed is pleased to announce an exhibition of new work that offers a nostalgic and impressionistic journey through the changing landscapes of his surroundings, blending past and present in a series of evocative paintings. The works capture places that once were and still...

A Community of Hope : Artists for Dublin Simon

Ed is delighted to have been asked to donate an original piece of artwork to this worthy cause. The cultural heartbeat of Ireland is set to resonate through an extraordinary online auction, ‘A Community of Hope: Artists for Dublin Simon’, as it brings together the...

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Book a Prosecco and Paint Party

If you’re looking for the perfect team building event for your next Office or Hen party, then why not book your own private Prosecco and Paint Party with Steadyhanded event? We cater for a host of private parties & corporate team building events. Book a fun and...

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Prosecco & Paint Party with Steadyhanded

Ed will be hosting 2 Prosecco and Paint Parties in the Vault Studio Gallery on Fri 24th and Sat 25th of November. These events are a great way to unwind, be creative and have a fine evening with a glass or two of Prosecco and themed music. It is a group evening event,...

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Painting Video Timelapse

Painting Video Timelapse

This is a timelapse of Belfast based artist, Ed Reynolds (Steadyhanded) painting on North Street, Belfast in March 2022. The plein-air work being created was included in his exhibition 'Listen and See' which ran at Vault Artist Studios from 18-30 March 2022. Check it...

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Summer Art Classes in Holywood

Summer Art Classes in Holywood

Having had such a successful run at encourging creativity and confidence through artistic practice to children at last years Steadyhanded Summer Art Classes in Holywood , we are now putting the final touches to this years 3 WEEK...

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‘The Muckers’ – A Below Ground Vision of Life

‘The Muckers’ – A Below Ground Vision of Life

Ed has recently completed the first draft to his children’s book about soil, titled ‘ The Mucker’s – A Below Ground Vision of Life’ . The idea came abut during the time he spent wth Prof. Tancredi Caruso and his team of scientists at Queens University Belfast, back in...

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The Soil Beneath Your Feet

The Soil Beneath Your Feet

I am delighted to be working alongside, as artist in residence, with Dr. Tancredi Caruso and his soil biodiversity team at Queens University Belfast My work there involves drawing, sketching and painting lots of artworks, based on the findings of the soil biologists....

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Shaping Tomorrow’s Nature-Keepers at Queen’s University

Shaping Tomorrow’s Nature-Keepers at Queen’s University

From June to November inn 2022, as part of Queen’s commitment to sustainability in collaboration with a Royal Society Partnership grant, academics have been working with West Winds Primary School in Newtownards on biodiversity projects, including the creation of...

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When a blocked doorway becomes a stairwell!

When a blocked doorway becomes a stairwell!

Here is a recent piece of street art I completed, close to where I live in Holywood, Co Down. Every time I went out for a walk , this blocked up doorway would nearly grab me by the scruff of the neck and scream to be painted! So I did. This is the result….

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