Brian was born in 1950, in Murray, Utah. One of his earliest memories is "sitting on the milk box, carving wood." At high school graduation he received the school's highest art award. 

After high school, his interest turned to circular stairways. The fertile three dimensional envelope and sensuous lines of helical stairs presented intriguing sculptural opportunities. He designed and built stairs for noted actors, businessmen, and U.S. Presidents. He has received ten patents with another pending. Challis Stairways was sold in 1992; since, Challis has dedicated himself to fine art. 

Challis's body of work exhibits several unique features. Subject matter, generally absent, is subservient to form when employed. He has designed unique bearing and motor assemblies, which give his kinetic pieces a freedom of motion found nowhere else. The fluid, moving lines of spirals, helical forms and the enigmatic mobius have long intrigued Challis. His work speaks of that intrigue. 

He has been honored with numerous awards at art shows. Challis's work is found in public and private collections throughout the U.S. and abroad. 

Brian is married to a wonderful woman and has six children.