Rohan Chalmers was born in Melbourne, Australia in 1965. He achieved a Degree in Fine Art (painting) in 1987. In 1988, he obtained a Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education in Fine Art, Drama and Religious Education.
After having taught for two years in Australia, he travelled throughout Europe. In 1992, he returned to Australia and undertook study for a Graduate Diploma in Sculpture. In 1993, he returned to Europe, living in London and Scotland, teaching in a variety of Secondary Schools. In 2000, he moved to Spain, where he exhibited his art work while teaching art, drama and language. He returned to his native Australia in December of 2008. Rohan is currently working on his second book in the 'I Maya' series.