Daniel R. Mitchell, born in 1987, earned a BA(Hons) degree in Architecture from the Hull School of Art & Design in 2013. After three years in the architectural field, he expanded his educational journey by pursuing further studies at Sheffield Hallam University from 2017 to 2020, culminating in the completion of his Master of Architecture (MArch) degree. Following this achievement, Daniel undertook the final stage of his architectural training at the University of Huddersfield, passing the Professional Practice & Management in Architecture course and officially qualifying as a professional Architect in December 2021.

Despite having no formal art training, Daniel embarked on a self-taught artistic career in 2013, debuting with his piece titled 'NYC Skyline.' In a 2016 interview with Richard Sharp Wilson of Browse Magazine, Daniel discussed the profound influence of his architectural profession on his paintings. He emphasized that his works serve as visual snapshots and travel diaries, capturing memories and experiences on canvas and wood panels. As an artist who draws inspiration from his travels and dedicates his free time to artistic development, Daniel expressed the freedom he enjoys in expressing significant memories without the constraints of external timelines. He described his creative process, which involves layering and repainting canvases until they feel right, or discarding them if they do not meet his artistic vision.

Daniel's artistic style reflects a sense of free-flowing freedom that both contrasts and complements the structured urban landscapes he creates. His works feature strong lines of perspective guiding viewers through lamp-lit streets, evoking a sense of nocturnal urban exploration. Using bold strokes of color and dripping washes, he captures the vibrant energy of city life, whether depicting the streets of New York, Hull, or any other cityscape. The allure of reaching beyond the canvas to explore the world resonates throughout his art. This technique stems from years of sketching the built environment through the lens of a trained architect, allowing him to quickly represent vistas and emotions with just a few strokes of a pen.

Since 2013, Daniel has left a significant impact on Hull's art scene, with his work serving as a personal diary and expression of his creative interests in architecture and urbanism (Wilson, 2016).

For those interested in following Daniel and his work, he can be found on various social media platforms:

• Facebook: @danielrmitchell

• Instagram: @danielrmitchell.artist

• Twitter: @danielrmitche11