From paintings to pieces of clothing to everyday street scenes, nail artists find myriad ways to get their creative juices flowing. We asked several nail artists to tell us what inspires them to create their miniature works of art -- and show us a few examples.

You already know that nail techs are a creative bunch, but have you ever wondered where some of them get their inspiration from — especially those who love dabbling in nail art? Well, our curiosity got the better of us. We asked several nail artists what inspires them to create their miniature works of art. And, we also challenged them to come up with several designs inspired by nature, or fashion, or art (the possibilities are endless).