Find Their Perfect Piece

Your Little Explorer Deserves a One-of-a-Kind Welcome to the World

Handpainted adventure and journey landscapes with their name woven in. Made from real vintage maps, created to last a lifetime on their wall.

Baby shower gifts get forgotten. This one gets framed.


Every Kids Compass Canvas piece starts as a hand-painted original: bold, colorful adventure-inspired landscapes painted one at a time in Bozeman, Montana.

Then the magic happens: the words are cut from real vintage topographic maps, mod-podged onto the canvas, and sealed. The child’s name is added by hand.

No two pieces are identical. No prints. No mass production. Just one painting, made for one child.

Little Explorer

"The world is waiting for you, [Little Name]"

Rolling Montana hills, winding path, wildflowers. For the child born to discover.

Wild & Free

"Born to roam, [Little Name]"

Bridger Range sunset, golden fields, big Montana sky. For the child born to run.

Adventure Awaits!

"Dream big, [Little Name]"

Dramatic mountain sunset, wide open valley. For the child with mountains to climb.

Where Stories Begin

"Every story needs a hero, [Little Name]"

Storybook tree on a hill, colorful sky. For the child whose story is just beginning.

The [Name] addition is optional and flexible.
You can order a piece with any [Name] you would like or no name at all.


Just 4-Steps to Their One-of a Kind Piece

1. Choose Your Design

Pick the scene and saying that fits your little one

2. Order & Tell Us Their Name

You'll fill out a quick form after checkout

3. We Paint, Personalize & Ship.

In-stock pieces ship in 2-3 days; custom orders in 5-7 business days

4. Their Piece Arrives Ready to Hang

Hardware included, gift wrap available

Need it by Saturday? Ask about rush orders.
Need a custom piece or something for and older "kid"? Just reach out and let me know what you would like.

"She carried it all the way back to Dallas. Wouldn't let it out of her hands."

- Trish K.

Perfect for:

Baby Showers

Nursery Decor

Newborn Gifts

1st Birthdays

Grandparents who want to give something that lasts

Actually, these make great gifts for yourself or anyone of any age!
Let us know how you would like your unique piece customized.

For Birth Centers & Doulas


Give every new family a gift they'll keep forever - without the inventory headache.

Our partnership program lets you gift custom pieces to new parents under your name. You choose the design. We handle personalization, gift wrap, and direct shipping to the family. Simple monthly credits, no minimums to store.

Talk to James, the artist!


Shoot me an email or text and I will personally respond and talk to you about the artwork, process and answer any questions you may have. I look forward to it!

Kids Compass Canvas
Handmade in Bozeman, Montana

  • In-stock pieces ship in 2-3 days
  • Custom orders 5-7 business days
  • Rush available