2011 Gift Guide - Fire Pit Art for the Collector

Rick Wittrig Third Rock Fire Pit

These days fire pits are more than just burn bins, they are works of art.  This is especially true if you own a fire pit from artisan Rick Wittrig or John Xochihua.  Art collectors are always looking for an excuse to add another piece to their collection - give them the gift of light and warmth too!

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Designer Profile - Rick Wittrig

The Olympic Third Rock by Rick Wittrig

Rick Wittrig's talent has taken him on quite a journey. Known for his innovative fire pit designs, the artist was raised in a small Mennonite farming community in central Illinois and has now become a well known artisan creating distinctive centerpieces for outdoor sapces. One of his latest creations was a commission by the Vancouver Olympic Committee to design a fire pit for the 2010 Olympics.

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