Through his landscapes and cityscapes, Daniel Mikhailov wants to translate what he ‘saw, noticed, and saved’. The Russian painter is inspired by reflections and shades as well as highlights and shadows that he comes across in his daily life. While Mikhailov mainly paints using oils, he always begins a piece with a primary coat using watercolors. He then adds a thick layer using a palette knife. The combination of dense colors mixed with a transparent background creates an impressionistic and otherworldly atmosphere.