About the Artist
Roderick Chapman is a Canadian-born artist who now resides in Melbourne Australia. His
artistic journey began with a deep familial inspiration—his great-grandfather, George Frederick
Castleden, whose evocative landscapes and role in the early 20th-century art community first sparked
Roderick’s passion for painting. Learn more about Castleden’s life and legacy here:
Although Roderick didn’t formally pursue art in his younger years, he always found joy in visiting
galleries and admiring a wide variety of painting styles. It was during the quiet solitude of the COVID
period that he finally embraced painting himself—finding immense satisfaction in exploring different
acrylic techniques, from realistic to impressionistic to abstract.
A largely self-taught artist, Roderick supplements his learning with online tutorials, books, and art
demonstrations, finding them fascinating windows into how other artists work. He has drawn inspiration
from many sources, including Anita Nairne of Vancouver, whose intuitive approach encouraged him to
keep pursuing his passion and reminded him that we all have a story to tell through creative
expression.
While he is still discovering his own artistic voice, Roderick cherishes the creative
process above all—valuing each brushstroke as another step in sharing his story through
art.