Promised Land Tree
~ THE TARA II PROJECT

"Promised Land" Oak Tree carving installed into Oprah's kitchen in Montecito, California / photo: O Magazine

The artist Jamie Santaniello standing with Ms. Winfrey and her dog Sophie under her favorite oak tree on her Montecito, California Estate Oprah calls her

The artist standing with Ms. Winfrey and her dog, Sophie under her incredible oak tree

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Thank You Lord for helping us
spread some joy into Oprah's new home.
It was a fantastic project
enjoyed by all here at Waverly
Its glorious ending ~
spending that special day with Oprah. . .
we will never forget



  
Formally known and called the Tara II Estate, then renamed Promised Land by Oprah, this Jerusalem stone hand carved masterpiece created by Jamie Santaniello and her husband Frank remained in Ms. Winfrey's kitchen for one decade, from 2003 to 2013, This massive piece of artwork on stone was first published in 2013 in the O magazine and thereafter was shown in many online articles to the present day, with no mention as to the subject matter or the artist that created it until now,  see credits on "ABOUT JS"  page.
Yes this is Oprah's favorite massive centuries old oak tree on her Promised Land, and now the artists that created her stove top hand carved Jerusalem stone slab mural "of this tree" have been unveiled.

To read more of the artists' revelation of their experience on this special project click here.
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To read about the "Study" of this project click STUDY
To read about the first "Sole Frottage Rubbing" of this stone project click RUBBING

ONLINE ARTICLES  
Feature articles of Oprah's beautiful Promised Land Estate, has many photos including her kitchen with the Oak Tree Mural installed behind her stove. If only 5-6 photos of any publication of this property, this is always one of them.

PROMOTIONAL PICTURES AND SCREEN SHOTS click here

http://www.oprah.com/home/oprahs-home-makeover-oprahs-decorating-style/all

https://www.buzzsuper.com/a-look-inside-oprah-winfreys-mammoth-90-million-montecito-mansion/

https://nimvo.com/20-photos-oprah-winfreys-90-million-montecito-home/
Items for sale related to Tara II and Promised Land Tree Project
Promised Land Oak Tree Original Handmade Encaustic Rubbings made from the artists hand carved study piece used in the Promised Land Tree Tara II Project for Ms Oprah Winfrey.

Promised Land Oak Tree Original Handmade Encaustic Rubbings made from the artists handcarved study piece used in the project

Promise Land Tara II Oak Tree Limited Edition Lithograph Prints by artist Jamie Santaniello created for Ms Oprah Winfrey's backsplash stone mural in 2003. This is the actual shape of Oprah's Favorite Oak Tree on her Montecito Estate she calls her Promised Land, formally called Tara ll. The tree drawing was sliced on the left side and redrawn to symmetrically fit the shape of the arched Jerusalem stone slab for Oprah's backsplash.

Promise Land Tara II Oak Tree Limited Edition Lithograph Prints

Promise Land Tara II Oak Tree Limited Edition Letter Press Cards also make beautiful small prints by artist Jamie Santaniello created for Ms Oprah Winfrey's backsplash stone mural in 2003. This is the actual shape of Oprah's Favorite Oak Tree on her Montecito Estate she calls her Promised Land, formally called Tara ll. The tree drawing was sliced on the left side and recreated to symmetrically fit the shape of the arched Jerusalem stone slab for Oprah's backsplash. Box of 6 cards/prints/6 envelopes.

Promise Land Tree Writing Cards / Box of 6 / letterpress / limited quantity