My name is Joe Blatnik and I’m a NW Ohio native. My metal working career began in the mid 90’s when I was hired at a local welding shop and was introduced to metal fabrication. After working as a welder for a few years I was accepted into the Plumbers and Pipefitters union, UA Local 50. Being a pipefitter has been an incredible way to make a living but creating cool stuff in my shop is all reward. My art is a culmination and a natural extension of the skills I've acquired over the years and when it brings a smile to someone’s face, it’s incrediby fulfilling.