I’m Jackie, the creator and artist

of Evergreen Botanical Studio.

 

Evergreen grew from the soil of my own life and love story, blossoming into a joyful endeavor to help people re-live their most cherished moments through the art of floral preservation.

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My love of nature and art has been woven into my life since the day I was born. Exploring the Adirondacks with my dad and grandpa — absorbing their lessons on plants, animals, and ecosystems — and tending gardens with my mom and grandmother taught me the art of nurturing and the magic of the natural world. Those early experiences formed the roots of my nature inspired artistic journey .

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Motivated by a desire to preserve the beauty I saw around me, I began replicating it through drawing, watercolor, and acrylic painting at a young age. Creating artwork for the people I loved brought me immense joy and became the foundation for how I express care and connection.

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That passion carried me through my time at the School of Visual Arts in New York City and into my 15-year career as a fashion designer — an experience that also provided the foundation and insight necessary for running a business of my own with customer service at the forefront. 

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In 2021, I began exploring flower preservation as a personal hobby, using blooms from gifted bouquets and my own garden. I started with traditional pressing, but quickly realized I missed the vibrant color, depth, and dimensionality of the flowers in their natural form.

 

That curiosity led me to experiment with 3D preservation and ultimately develop a unique blended technique that honors both tradition and modern artistry. It has truly been a labor of love, and I’m incredibly excited to share it with others.

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My husband, Ethan, volunteered to become the studio’s frame maker — turning our dream of a marriage infused with shared creative work into a reality. We discovered a gap in the market for shadow box frames deep enough to accommodate full-sized blooms, so he began designing custom frames with the perfect depth to protect each flower’s natural shape. In every sense, your artwork is crafted with love — quite literally.

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Word of my work spread quickly among friends and family, and their encouragement — along with Ethan’s unwavering support — inspired me to turn this passion into a small family-run business. The outpouring of love and support was unexpected and deeply moving.

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Realizing that I could create art from one of nature’s most meaningful symbols became the catalyst for this new chapter. I began preserving bridal bouquets, birthday flowers, memorial blooms, and so much more — and it has only grown from there.

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The union of my love for nature, art, and meaningful storytelling was the missing piece of the puzzle. I am profoundly grateful to do this work.

 

People and their stories hold a sacred place in my heart. Turning flowers from life’s most significant moments into lasting keepsakes is an honor. Whether it’s capturing a couple’s love story, celebrating a milestone, or honoring a cherished person or beloved pet, preserving these memories in a tangible piece of art is deeply fulfilling.

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I’m so excited to create with you — and to hold your story in both my mind and my heart.