Brian Spieldenner is a native of northwest Ohio. Having grown up in Fremont, he currently resides in Woodville. He has always loved art but was raised to believe that art was a hobby. He attempted to find his place in society through countless jobs and five different majors in college . Brian began to see art as a profession after earning his Associate Degree in Graphics. He was called back to a factory job after a lay-off of more than 10 years. He settled into the position for the steady paycheck while raising three daughters.

     During 20 years as a machine operator at that factory, Brian became an amateur historian and gained 17 yrs. experience as a living history re-enactor. He eventually combined what he considered his God-given talents as an artist with his passion for early American history and began creating art using historically accurate tools and mediums.

     When the factory closed he once again found himself unemployed. He attempted to update his graphics degree to include computer graphics and web design, with a business plan to open his own art gallery online. The result is his current business, The Spieldenner Gallery Ltd, featuring originals and prints of his own pen & ink and charcoal art. For several years, Brian has been doing historical reeenactmets and has recently decided to begin exhibiting in art shows. He will also exhibit his work at the Mac Worthington Galerie beginning in April 2008.