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.