Columbus, OH -- Ped Dragich has been an art enthusiast his whole life.

But its his game-changing, light weight and durable canvas that's turning heads of those in the art industry.

Ped is an an artist and inventor - “I'm 50 years old, this little boy that came from Yugoslavia at the age of five and went through all of this and to come to this point in my life, this has something to do with what I love", Ped explained

Ped Dragich has lived most of his life in and around Columbus.

Although much of his artwork is tucked away in his home studio, some of his newest and most ambitious work to date is finally seeing the light of day.

He became inspired and motivated by the arts as a child, when he had a tough time fitting in with other kids.

“Unfortunately everyone was making fun of me because my name is Pedrag. I found myself going into the woods and I would get up in that tree house, my dog and I would get up there and sit for hours. That's where I kinda of got my inspiration for art.”

Out of high school he started working with his father, learning all phases of the construction business, from framing and concrete to tile.

That led to his successful Columbus business, “The Tile Guys.”

Little did he know, three decades and a million tiles later, that experience would help prepare him for his latest venture.

This is his patent pending “wavy canvas” a unique, first of its kind product which is made to fit in a corner or hang flat on a wall..it's lighter than wood, and already primed and ready to paint.

“Everybody has a talent, even the people that are just starting. They're using their creative mind in a different way and there's amazing work out there and I stand back and go wow.”

Dragich says he has the full support of his family as he sets out on this new venture.

Some of the custom made pieces are available to purchase on his website, but his goal is to market his product on a national level....even if that means making an appearance on TV's Shark Tank.

“Hopefully everyone will like it. Hopefully everyone will enjoy the piece and be able to enjoy the piece and appreciate what i'm trying to do. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that now at the age of 50, halfway to 100, my life will go easier and I love what I'm doing right now.”