AC Gould 8/19/25 AC Gould 8/19/25

PAL Art Tip: Abstract Starts with Play

Feeling stuck at the blank canvas stage? Here's your permission to break the rules. Abstract art isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. It's where your emotions take the lead and your brush becomes your voice.

AC Gould 8/13/25 AC Gould 8/13/25

PAL Art Tip: Gamble Garden as Muse

Discover how to use Gamble Garden in Palo Alto as inspiration for plein air sketching with a limited nature-inspired palette.

AC Gould 8/5/25 AC Gould 8/5/25

PAL Art Tip: Capture the Last Light of Summer

As summer winds down, August offers some of the most breathtaking sunsets of the year—golden yellows melting into soft pinks and dusky purples.

AC Gould 8/5/25 AC Gould 8/5/25

Top-Rated Kids Art Camp in the Bay Area: PAL’s 2025 Summer Recap

Camper at Pacific Art League painting a portrait in oil paint

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Expressive Art Summer Camp: How Pacific Art League Is Empowering Youth Through Community Art Programs

Pacific Art League’s Expressive Art Summer Camp with Bill Wilson Center offers free, trauma-informed visual arts education to underserved San Jose youth—fostering creativity, confidence, and connection through community-based art programs.