I’m Lynsey Feilden, an oil painter and the founder of Nedlief, a design studio that works with brands on identity and creative direction.
Time Consumed is where both sides of my work come together: my paintings, my client projects, and a blog about the artists and ideas behind them.
I’m fascinated by how artists think and work. I read constantly about the painters I admire, looking for patterns in their techniques and ideas, and that curiosity shapes everything I make, whether it’s on canvas or for a client.
The name comes from how I like to work, giving time to looking, thinking and getting it right. Good things take time.
My Artwork
Blog
This is where I write mostly about the books I am reading on artists that I like. I enjoy reading about what influences artists, the techniques they used and the hidden meanings within their work. The more I read, the more I connect patterns between certain artists and their ways of thinking and making art.
I also sometimes write about other things that are on my mind or what I am thinking of as I make my own art (try to make my own art).
My blog is also a way to improve my writing skills as I see the art of communication as important as the act and delivery of art itself.
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Millet, Van Gogh and What I’m Learning About Repetition
I’m writing this I take a break from ruining a painting I’d just started. I’d drawn the image in 6b pencil onto heavy paper…
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Nothing stays still, everything moves
This week I’ve made some progress on the Butterfly No.1 painting, and something quite odd happened as I painted its wings that threw me…
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Progress of The Butterfly
One week since my last post I have been adding to the butterfly picture every day. I now understand the reason why oil painters…
My Design Practice, Nedlief
I’ve spent my career in branding and marketing for fashion and lifestyle brands, from Jack Wills to Avery Dennison. The work I love most is with founders: people with a clear idea and a strong point of view who need someone to help shape it into a brand. Nedlief is the studio I set up to do exactly that. Here are a few of my favourite projects.
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Grey Yachts — Luxury Superyacht Brand Identity
Grey Yachts — Luxury Superyacht Brand Identity As creative consultant to Grey, a British-owned superyacht company crafting luxury explorer yachts from its base in…
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DMM Wales — Marketing & Brand Growth Case Study
DMM Wales — Marketing & Brand Growth Case Study DMM is a climbing and tree care equipment manufacturer based in Llanberis, north Wales They…
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Property Branding & Architectural Visualisation | Creative Consultant
Creative consultant for British building restorations — branding and hand-drawn/CAD visuals helping buyers and investors see homes before completion.
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Superdry Origins — Womenswear Brand Direction
Superdry Origins — Womenswear Brand Direction This project set out to evolve Superdry’s ladies offering: retaining customers as they matured beyond the brand’s original…
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Jack Wills — Building a British Heritage Brand
Jack Wills — Building a British Heritage Brand I joined Jack Wills when head office was just 15 people, at a point when the…
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Aubin & Wills — Brand Identity
Aubin & Wills — Brand Identity As Head of Creative, I developed the complete visual identity and tone of voice for Aubin & Wills…