Douglas Chapman

Artist Statement

Art is the wonderful form which Douglas Chapman uses to best express himself. His real passion and challenge is striving to capture a definitive, emotive and appropriate atmosphere in all his works, using mediums such as oil, acrylic, watercolour, pastel, pencil and ink.

His journey in art began at around 6 years old with his pencil drawing of his backyard in Wagga Wagga. Drawing continues to play an integral place in this life-long journey.

Douglas Chapman has continued to develop his own individual style – sketching, drawing or painting in whatever medium he feels relevant. He has completed over 50 paintings, and over 200 drawings and watercolours. His main focus has been on landscapes, with other works on urban areas, still life and portraits.

Whilst Douglas Chapman has no formal training, He has studied artists’ original works in Australia and in many overseas countries. He has formed a deep appreciation of artists with different talents and styles. These include: Arthur Boyd, William Dobell, Russell Drysdale, Norman Lindsay, Arthur Streeton and Brett Whitely, Dali, Robert Bateman, Albert Edelfelt, Monet, Picasso, Ruben, Turner, Van Gough, Whistler and Andrew Wyeth.

Memberships

Cooperative Member Art Gallery Kurnell

Member of the Continuum Art Society

Member of CASS Combined Art Societies Sydney

Art Gallery Kurnell

2015 – 2021 One of (9) Members of the Art Gallery Kurnell. Many paintings were sold ranging from to $2500.00

Awards and Prizes

2014 - “The Eagle Soars under Mount Sonda” - awarded the Continuum Art Society’s Competition’s “Best in the Competition Award”

2023 - “As the crows fly on a cold and lonesome morning” - Finalist in the Combined Art Societies of Sydney

2024 - “At the day drifts slowly into a calm, serene evening” – “Major Prize Winner” Oyster Bay Art & Craft Festival

Exhibitions

“Outback comes to the coast” Exhibition opened by Art Gallery Kurnell – 2015 opened by Local Cronulla Member and Liberal Leader of the Opposition Mark Speakman.

Contact Details

Name: Douglas (Doug) Chapman

Mobile: 0400359109 I(I have hearing difficulties and would prefer contact by SMS to avoid and misunderstanding of words)

Email: doug.chapman@outlook.com.au