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Support Palo Alto Artists Without Leaving Home

Etsy allows shoppers to browse "shops" set up by artists here, and around the world.

Posted Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 12:09 am PT|Updated Thu, Dec 20, 2012 at 12:14 am PT

If you enjoy shopping locally, there's a website that allows you to support local artists while shopping in the comfort of your home.

Etsy offers handmade and vintage items. Using the search feature, you can find a list of things created in Palo Alto.

Chris Streeter Photography is based here in Palo Alto, and many photos are familiar scenes.

ArteDiFiorenza, paintings by a Mountain View artist, including Palo Alto scenes.

Suhita features drawings of Palo Alto scenes by a San Francisco artist.

In addition to original artwork, the site also sells crafts and vintage items.

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