About Discover the Wild Side

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For the Artist Within You

Have you ever felt the tug of your inner artist — the one who longs for quiet time, for brushes and color, for a chance to create without distraction? Maybe life pulled you in other directions — family, work, or responsibilities — and your creativity slipped into the background. Or maybe you’ve always loved art and nature but never had the time or space to fully explore it.

Discover the Wild Side was created for you. For the mom who needs a creative sanctuary, the retiree who finally has time to paint again, the nature lover who wants to capture the wild beauty of the world in paintings or photographs, or the soul who simply craves a joyful escape into creativity and self-expression.

Meet Your Guide: Glenda Crawford

I’ve spent my life at the intersection of art and nature. With a degree in wildlife biology, years as a park ranger and naturalist, and a lifelong passion for drawing, painting, and photography, I understand both the science of ecosystems and the wonder of creative expression. Alongside my work in conservation, I’ve explored art in many forms — watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, photography, and illustration — finding in each medium a way to connect more deeply with the world and with myself.

But I know how easy it is to lose touch with that creative spark. That’s why I guide others back to it — through mindful art practices, nature-inspired workshops, and home art studio transformations that make space for creativity to flourish.

What I Offer You

Creative Art & Nature Experiences – Guided online art sessions, where you’ll explore sketching and painting while reconnecting with your love of nature.
Mindful Painting & Escape – Space to let go of stress, heal from life’s demands, and rediscover joy through creative flow.
Studio Design Coaching – Helping you create an inspiring, organized art space at home where your creativity feels supported and alive.
Creative Connections – Online painting sessions where friends and family can gather virtually, share time together, and create side by side.

Glenda Crawford, Nature Trail Guide Artist & Founder

Glenda Crawford's War Horse acrylic painting with son's handprint

Why This Matters

Art isn’t just about making something beautiful — it’s about making space for yourself. It’s about reclaiming your inner artist's voice, honoring your creativity, and reconnecting with the part of you that feels most alive.

Whether you’ve been away from art for years or you’re looking for a new way to deepen your connection with nature, I’m here to guide you back to your wild, creative side.

Let’s Begin Your Creative Journey

Join me — out on the trail, online with loved ones, or in the sanctuary of your home art studio. Together, we’ll rediscover your creativity, nurture your artist’s spirit, and open the door to joy, connection, and self-discovery.