Zelda Picasso

Hi There, my name is Zelda Picasso!

I am the author and artist for the Baby Gardenia series of children's picture books. I know my name is a bit strange, but it does have a purpose and meaning with my picture book characters. Just for your knowledge ZELDA means "Woman Warrior." PICASSO, well, you know, it's all about ART! So together with my name, it's a perfect combination for a woman author and artist to create children's picture books.

I've been nested in the creative world for most of my life, earning both a bachelor's and master's in fine art with a concentration in visual communications. I'm a jack of many trades and a life-long learner, dedicating countless hours to honing my craft as an author, artist, illustrator, designer, and educator. These attributes empower me to share with the children of the world my picture books and take them on captivating adventures.

My strengths are grounded by a strong imagination and supported by my expertise in the design discipline. I am a warrior with a drive, melded with curiosity-bridging resourcefulness and knowledge to achieve my goals.

You will learn that the name Zelda Picasso goes hand-in-hand with "Out The Window Adventures" (OTWA), my art and design portal that brings my creative dreams to reality. The properties that reside from (OTWA) are original character creations with compelling backstories. The (OTWA's) diverse portfolio of unique designs is available for licensing, development, and new market opportunities.

I create in a live-work studio in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Born and raised in the beautiful woodsy mountains of Eastern Pennsylvania, I am the 3rd of 4 sisters, all creative in their own right. My wonderful parents are the backbone of my work ethic and life's journey. I appreciate their hard work and sacrifices, which paved the way for my successful and playful path.