Rediscover Your Creative Side
A 5-day creative adventure for women ready to paint again
Make your next chapter one of your most creative.
Maybe you used to paint years ago.
Maybe you've always wanted to learn.
Or maybe the paints are sitting right there in the closet, waiting for “someday.”
Let's make someday this week.
Join me online for five encouraging, nature-inspired days designed to help you reconnect with your creativity, make room for painting in your life, create something you're proud of, and discover a simple rhythm for continuing long after our five days together.
You don't need to consider yourself an artist.
You don't need a fancy studio.
And you certainly don't need to be “good enough.”
Just bring your curiosity. We'll start from there.
YES! I'M READY TO CREATE — $10
Maybe it's been a while...
Life has a way of filling itself up.
Careers. Children. Family. Homes. Responsibilities. Taking care of everyone and everything that needed you.
And somewhere along the way, creativity may have quietly moved to the bottom of the list.
Now you're entering a different chapter.
Maybe you finally have a little more time for yourself—and you're wondering what you'd like to do with it.
You might be thinking:
“I haven't painted in years.”
“I'd love to start again, but I don't know where to begin.”
“I have plenty of art supplies. I just never seem to use them.”
“I'm not sure I'm artistic enough.”
“I'd love something creative to look forward to.”
If any of that sounds familiar, Rediscover Your Creative Side was created for you.
This isn't about becoming a professional artist in five days.
It's about remembering how wonderful it feels to create.
Imagine five days from now...
Your paints aren't hiding in the closet anymore.
You've created a little place where you can actually use them.
You've picked up a brush.
You've painted something inspired by the wild.
You've shared a few laughs and creative moments with other women.
And you've started thinking differently about yourself.
Instead of...
“I used to paint.”
You might find yourself saying...
“I'm painting again.”
And perhaps even...
“I think there's still an artist in me.”
I'M READY TO REDISCOVER MY CREATIVE SIDE
Your 5-Day Creative Adventure
Each day we'll take one small, meaningful step toward bringing creativity back into your life.
DAY 1 — REMEMBER
Remember the Artist You Were
Before there were responsibilities, expectations, and comparisons, there was curiosity.
We'll look back at your creative story, remember what you once loved making, and begin uncovering the creative interests that may still be waiting for you.
You'll leave thinking:
“I really did love being creative.”
DAY 2 — MAKE SPACE
Make Space for Creativity
You don't need the perfect studio to be an artist.
We'll create a simple, welcoming place for your creativity to live—whether that's an entire studio, a desk, a rolling cart, or a basket of supplies beside the kitchen table.
You'll learn how to remove some of the little obstacles that make painting harder to begin.
You'll leave thinking:
“I have a place for this.”
DAY 3 — CREATE
Paint Something Wild
It's time to stop preparing and start painting!
We'll discover a little about our wild subject and then bring it to life together through an approachable, nature-inspired painting experience.
No perfection.
No comparison.
Just step-by-step encouragement, paint, nature, and a little fun.
And yes...
You're going to sign your painting.
You'll leave thinking:
“Look what I made!”
DAY 4 — FIND YOUR RHYTHM
Make Creativity Part of Your Week
The hardest part of painting often isn't learning how.
It's actually making time to do it.
We'll create a realistic creative appointment that fits your life and explore simple ways to keep creating—even during busy weeks.
Because creativity doesn't need every day.
It just needs a place in your life.
You'll leave thinking:
“I can make time for this.”
DAY 5 — BEGIN AGAIN
Begin Your Next Creative Chapter
Now we look forward.
What might your creative life look like six months from now?
What would you love to paint?
Learn?
Explore?
Who might you become if you continued giving yourself permission to create?
You'll create your own simple creative promise for the next 90 days.
You'll leave thinking:
“This is only the beginning.”
Every Day Includes Three Simple Ingredients
LEARN
A short, encouraging lesson to help you think differently about creativity, painting, and your next chapter.
CREATE
A practical action that moves you from thinking about creativity to actually living it.
REFLECT
A meaningful prompt to help you notice what's changing—and decide what you'd like to carry forward.
No grades. No pressure. No perfect paintings required.
JOIN THE 5-DAY ADVENTURE — JUST $10
Meet your guide,
Glenda Crawford
Artist • Naturalist • Creative Life Guide
Hi, I'm Glenda, artist and founder of Discover the Wild Side and the Paint the Wild Online Artist Community.
Art and nature have been part of my life since childhood. I grew up drawing, painting, and exploring the woods of our family farm, searching for animal tracks and wildlife. That curiosity eventually led to a bachelor's degree in wildlife biology and experiences with the Colorado Division of Wildlife, a raptor rehabilitation center, and as a park ranger and naturalist.
But like so many of us, life got busy.
Marriage, motherhood, career, responsibilities, and eventually divorce meant my own creativity often came last. I never stopped loving art — I simply stopped making time for it.
Now, in my mid-50s, I'm creating a different kind of next chapter. I've returned to painting, hiking, exploring, and making creativity part of my week again.
And it feels wonderful.
That's a big reason I created Paint the Wild.
I want to help you rediscover the creative part of yourself that may have been waiting while you took care of everything else.
You don't have to be an experienced artist or create perfect paintings. Come as you are. Pick up a brush, explore nature, try something new, and enjoy creating alongside people who understand.
I'm not here to tell you what kind of artist you should become. I'm here to help you rediscover the artist who is already there.
Rediscover your creativity. Reconnect with nature. Find your people.
~ Glenda
Find Your People
Creativity is wonderful on its own, but something special happens when we share it.
Inside our online artist community, you'll find spaces to connect, ask questions, exchange ideas, share your work, and celebrate progress.
- Paint the Wild: Share your artwork and see what others are creating.
- Inspired Spirit: Find encouraging ideas and nature-inspired activities.
- Creative Night: Share what you're working on and stay connected between meetups.
- Speckles of Fun: Try playful prompts and unexpected creative ideas.
- Share Your Wins: Celebrate finished paintings, new skills, creative habits, and all the little victories along the way.
You can participate as much or as little as feels comfortable.
Come for the painting. Stay for the friendships, encouragement, and creative energy.
Choose Your Creative Rhythm
Whether you're ready to begin one month at a time or give yourself a full year of creative possibility, you'll receive the complete Paint the Wild experience.
Paint. Explore. Connect. Keep Becoming.
See what we are creating
Whether it's someone's first painting in twenty years, a new technique finally clicking, or simply making time to paint every Wednesday, these are the moments we celebrate.
Creative progress, not perfection, is what matters here.
A Year of Wild Inspiration
Each month brings a fresh theme from the natural world,
giving you new subjects and stories to explore.
January
New Beginnings
Fresh starts inspired by nature
February
Survival Strategies
Adaptation, attraction and camouflage
March
Hidden Realms
Mystical creatures and enchanted habitats
April
Spring Awakening
Wildlife, ecosystems and renewal
May
Desert Landscapes
Blossoms, wildlife and stories in the sand
June
Forest Explorations
Woodland wildlife and hidden discoveries
July
Water Worlds
Streams, lakes, and wetlands
August
Spirit Animals
Animals, strengths and symbolism
September
Coastal Charm
Shorebirds, sea life and rocky shores
October
Autumn Colors
Fall landscapes, colors and critters
November
Time for Gratitude
Celebrating our connection with nature
December
Winter Beauty
Snow, tracks, wildlife and winter adaptations
Frequently Asked Questions about Paint the Wild
What is the Paint the Wild Online Artist Community?
Do I need painting experience to join?
What if I haven't painted in years?
What kind of subjects do you paint?
What supplies will I need?
When are the live sessions?
Where does the community happen?
What if I can't attend the live sessions?
Is Paint the Wild like a virtual Paint & Sip?
How is Paint the Wild different from free painting tutorials?
Your Next Creative Chapter Is Waiting
Imagine a few months from now.
There's a painting on your easel.
Your brushes aren't gathering dust.
You're noticing birds, wildlife, colors, and landscapes differently because you're wondering what you might paint next.
You're getting better because you're actually creating.
And there's something on your calendar each week that you genuinely look forward to.
You don't need the perfect studio.
You don't need years of experience.
And you don't need to wait until you feel completely confident.
You simply need a place to begin — and a reason to keep coming back.
Rediscover your creativity. Reconnect with nature. Find your people.
Make your next chapter one of your most creative.
COME PAINT THE WILD WITH US