If it's creative you'll likely find it at University Art, which has four locations in Palo Alto, San Jose, San Francisco, and Sacramento. This is a one-stop art supply shop, a terrific place to find an unusual gift and the perfect place to find everything you need to create your own masterpiece. For more than 60 years, University Art has served aspiring and established artists with a top-notch selection of discounted supplies (canvas, ink, paints, brushes, and more), and classes in everything from illustration to portrait painting.