Artwork For Explorers About Us Wendy Gold is a decorative collage artist inspired by unique and unusual canvases including vintage globes, maps, antique engravings, ephemera, and illustrations. In early 2010, she launched Wendy Gold Studios and brought her unique brand of design to creating decoupage vintage globe art. Since starting her business, Wendy continues to expand her brand and lines which now include custom designed stunning collage map art prints, personalized push pin maps and pin globes that are sold all over the world. Made in the USA Each push pin globe design is an original custom designed work of art, personally created by California collage artist Wendy Gold. Push pin globes are professionally made one at a time in the USA. Wendy's brick and mortar studio and gallery is located in the San Francisco Bay Area, North of the Golden Gate Bridge. High Quality Custom hardwood bases individually handmade and finished by our master woodworker. Globes created by professional globe makers, with custom engraving and decoupage art by artisan makers. Unique sleek and modern designs with color options that will look great in any home, office or classroom. Packed in thick protective cardboard packaging specifically designed for shipping high end globes. Perfect Gift Our pushpin globes make one-of-a-kind gifts for milestone events like wedding anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, and retirement. Globes can be personalized and customized for individuals, couples and families to make your gift extra special. This is a gift that anyone can use for a lifetime and is the perfect gift for travel lovers. Give them the World! Read more Personalization & Customization Our customers love being able to customize our push pin world globes to make their gifts truly unique and fit their budget. Just imagine the push pin globe you could create with choices that include 4 color globes, 7 painted and stained hardwood base finish options, and for something extra special, upgraded options that include personalized decoupage designs and custom engraving. We even offer globes with legends that can be customized for designating travels of different individuals, when more than one person will be using the globe. If you can dream it, Wendy Gold Studios can make it! Our Commitment We made the commitment to have our push pin world globes custom made to order in the USA. Maple and poplar wood used to make handcrafted globe bases sourced in the US. Cardboard shipping boxes and packing materials. Gift wrap and gift message options. Spin, Pin & Dream! Wendy Gold's unique base design allows the globe to fully spin and rotate 360 degrees around the base. Every pin globe we make comes with a push pin travel kit filled with our exclusive tool for inserting pins, string and flags for designating journeys, instructions and 100 push pins. Track, pin and fondly remember your travels around the world, and dream of your next adventure. Giving Back We believe in the importance of giving back to organizations that make our community and World a better place. Every year we donate a % of our sales and make in-kind donations to charities focused on: Animal rescue and re-homing. Children and adults with developmental disabilities. Homeless and Youth programs. Read more
