Garden poles

Build your own garden poles and personalize your outdoor space.

I’ve become a little obsessed with peace poles since I discovered them … A what? You may be asking … These are poles (they look similar to a fence post) and each side is decorated. When you create and plant a peace pole, you are connecting to people all over the world. There are thousands […]

I’m making garden totems to sell at our local garden art sale this summer.

The Upcycled Garden totem pole ideas for totem poles made from salvaged and upcycled materials.

New obelisk-inspired Spirit Poles are gorgeous individual works of art that provide a positive, reaffirming message that can be enjoyed during the day and night.

All Totems are protected with a UV protecting marine varnish to help prevent fading and to ensure a long life. However- If you wish to prolong their vivid color, I recommend placing them in a shaded area and that you store them indoors in the winter months when the sun is at it's harshest. Giving them a new coat of marine varnish every couple of years will prolong their life for many, many years. Message me if you would like to purchase extra clear coat. Each Totem comes with a piece of…

I am offering unique hand painted garden art totems. Each totem is a one of a kind creation, or I can do a custom one with any color scheme. I use kiln dried Douglas Fir 4”x4” posts of various lengths up to 6 feet. They are painted with acrylic paint and sealed with a UV marine spar varnish to provide weather resistance. They are drilled into the bottom and at least 18 inches of rebar secured into the bottom with 12 inches exposed for easy installation into your garden. The totem can be…

These ladies painted some uniquely beautiful Peace Poles at the workshop at The Studio yesterday afternoon. Beautiful!

Buy DIRECTLY from artist Stephanie Burgess of Painted Peace. Shop for the ENTIRE collection of Painted Peace products, Art Poles and MORE.

Barbara Vanderbeck is a friend of mine and an inspiration to me in so many ways; yet another great working artist of Ruby's Clay Studio in San Francisco. It's always fabulous fun waiting for the next little bird to come to life in Barb's studio. Barb has a much anticipated show coming up at Ruby's of her new work - I have only seen one of her new piece in process. I'm excited to see the full collection of her new work. I do know she's been working hard in her studio because I haven't had a…