Jessica Tcherepnine,

an exceptional botanical artist, a pioneer of the field in the United States, and one of the four original ASBA board members, passed away at the age of 80 on December 31, 2018. Her warmth, generosity, and wise counsel made her a dear friend to many of us. She supported the field of botanical art in many ways, one of which was to originate the fruitful 20-year collaboration between the Horticultural Society of New York and ASBA. A more extensive memorial to Jessica’s life and work will be published in the March 2019 Botanical Artist journal. She will be greatly missed.

Read more about Jessica's fascinating life and many contributions in this New York Times tribute published on January 11, 2019.