It takes a unique combination of craftsmanship, skill, and business sense to create the best fire pits available on the market. The conception of Fire Pit Art ® happened when Rick Wittrig bought a fire pit for his family at a big box store and watched as the unit disintegrated and caught the yard on fire. Convinced that he could make a better product, Wittrig began building luxury fire pits using a combination of talents that he had acquired over a long career. But it takes more than a great product to have a well-respected business and here are some reasons why Rick Wittrig is one of the best-known artisans in the industry.
The Luxury Fire Pit Business
Rick Wittrig's fire pits have been featured at
the Olympics and on ESPN. His practical artwork has been seen at Marriot,
Lamborghini, Burning Man and more. Each of Rick's fire pits is tagged and
numbered by the artist, making his work an heirloom piece that can be handed
down for generations. The pits are made from a quarter inch thick carbon steel
which ensures they will be both durable and long lasting, and the designs are
absolutely gorgeous. But as good as Rick's product is, his success is a
result of many factors.
Here are some of Rick's qualities which have
allowed him to become the most well-known luxury fire pit artist in the
business:
- Commitment to family
- Joy in craftsmanship
- Sound business practices
Commitment to Family
Fire Pit Art ® was born out of a simple desire Rick had to spend quality time with his family. We live in an era of constant distractions where cell phones and other screens compete for the exclusive attention of everyone around you. A fire pit is a simple centerpiece for a gathering of friends and family. A fire has the power to separate people from their distractions as the dancing flames are both enticing and captivating. But a fire is also gentle, and it allows you to engage with your loved ones on a level that is hard to match in other aspects of our society.
Joy in Craftsmanship
Rick learned how to weld in high school and had picked up blacksmithing and other talents throughout his career. It was almost as if the natural course of his professional development prepared him irrevocably for becoming a Fire Pit artist. Rick enjoys crafting metal and creating beautiful fire pits that he knows will bring families and friends together throughout the world.
A World Class Team
Over time Fire Pit Art ® has attracted individuals with amazing talent, skills and character. Rick Wittrig has personally trained and led his growing team for years. He’s proud to call them the Fire Pit Art ® family and states “we have such a great team of people here, every one of them contributes to our success”. The work culture Rick has fostered within Fire Pit Art® encourages ideas, creativity and a sense of pride. Many different hands touch each fire pit sculpture from design to shipping, it’s the Fire Pit Art® team that helps support the defining difference in their products.
Sound Business Practices
It is great to have a tremendous product, but
Rick's business has grown because of his moral compass and his good business
sense. It's not an accident that Rick's work has appeared on the world stage at
places such as the Vancouver Olympics. With a strong foundation in the US and
Canada, Rick's luxury fire pit sculptures give the international market one
more reason to do business with our corner of the globe.
Heirloom Luxury Fire Pits
Life is short, and it's a tragedy to allow
inanimate digital screens to absorb all the time we could otherwise be spending
together. Ever since 2007, Rick Wittrig has been creating beautiful, practical
and durable pieces of functional art. These luxury fire pits look great on
their own and come to life when they host a raging fire at their center.
Using a combination of skill acquired over a
lifetime, sound business practices, and a complete dedication to quality time
spent with the family, Rick has made it his life mission to enable friends and
families to enjoy a luxury evening together around the captivating heat and
warmth of a crackling fire. Check out the standard designs or contact Rick for
a custom quote. You and your family deserve to begin making memories around a
fire pit you'll treasure for generations.