<p><strong>Lysa Comfort</strong> of Encino, Calif., looks to wrapping paper for her nail art ideas. </p>

Lysa Comfort of Encino, Calif., looks to wrapping paper for her nail art ideas.

<p>A glance at a gift box cover gave inspiration to <strong>Lysa Comfort </strong>for this design. </p>

A glance at a gift box cover gave inspiration to Lysa Comfort for this design.

<p>A small paisley print paper bag got the creative sparks flying for <strong>Lysa Comfort</strong> of Encino, Calif. </p>

A small paisley print paper bag got the creative sparks flying for Lysa Comfort of Encino, Calif.

<p><strong>Theresa Lawrence </strong>of Madison, Wis., got this bright idea when she say holiday-themed tins for popcorn in this holiday</p>

Theresa Lawrence of Madison, Wis., got this bright idea when she say holiday-themed tins for popcorn in this holiday

<p>Who sees art in a piece of glass? <strong>Barbara Lee</strong> got this crushed ice idea when looking at glass. </p>

Who sees art in a piece of glass? Barbara Lee got this crushed ice idea when looking at glass.

<p>You see directions, but <strong>Monica Leiper </strong>sees a nail art idea. This map of Florence, Italy, gave her a great idea. </p>

You see directions, but Monica Leiper sees a nail art idea. This map of Florence, Italy, gave her a great idea.

<p>An ad for fashion jewelry gave <strong>Michelle Sproat</strong> the notion to turn her nails into jewels. </p>

An ad for fashion jewelry gave Michelle Sproat the notion to turn her nails into jewels.

<p><strong>Elsbeth Schuetz</strong> of Orange, Calif., was inspired by a painting of Henri Matisse. Her nails are works of art themselves. </p>

Elsbeth Schuetz of Orange, Calif., was inspired by a painting of Henri Matisse. Her nails are works of art themselves.

<p>These Russian-themed fashion spreads were the ideas behind <strong>Elsbeth Schuetz's</strong> idea for this &quot;Russian Revolution&quot; nail. </p>

These Russian-themed fashion spreads were the ideas behind Elsbeth Schuetz's idea for this "Russian Revolution" nail.

<p>A corner adult bar caught the eye of <strong>Monica Leiper</strong> when she was in Vegas and she came up with this naughty design inspired by Sin City. </p>

A corner adult bar caught the eye of Monica Leiper when she was in Vegas and she came up with this naughty design inspired by Sin City.

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<p><strong>Lysa Comfort</strong> of Encino, Calif., looks to wrapping paper for her nail art ideas. </p>
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Lysa Comfort of Encino, Calif., looks to wrapping paper for her nail art ideas.

<p>A glance at a gift box cover gave inspiration to <strong>Lysa Comfort </strong>for this design. </p>
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A glance at a gift box cover gave inspiration to Lysa Comfort for this design.

<p>A small paisley print paper bag got the creative sparks flying for <strong>Lysa Comfort</strong> of Encino, Calif. </p>
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A small paisley print paper bag got the creative sparks flying for Lysa Comfort of Encino, Calif.

<p><strong>Theresa Lawrence </strong>of Madison, Wis., got this bright idea when she say holiday-themed tins for popcorn in this holiday</p>
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Theresa Lawrence of Madison, Wis., got this bright idea when she say holiday-themed tins for popcorn in this holiday

<p>Who sees art in a piece of glass? <strong>Barbara Lee</strong> got this crushed ice idea when looking at glass. </p>
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Who sees art in a piece of glass? Barbara Lee got this crushed ice idea when looking at glass.

<p>You see directions, but <strong>Monica Leiper </strong>sees a nail art idea. This map of Florence, Italy, gave her a great idea. </p>
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You see directions, but Monica Leiper sees a nail art idea. This map of Florence, Italy, gave her a great idea.

<p>An ad for fashion jewelry gave <strong>Michelle Sproat</strong> the notion to turn her nails into jewels. </p>
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An ad for fashion jewelry gave Michelle Sproat the notion to turn her nails into jewels.

<p><strong>Elsbeth Schuetz</strong> of Orange, Calif., was inspired by a painting of Henri Matisse. Her nails are works of art themselves. </p>
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Elsbeth Schuetz of Orange, Calif., was inspired by a painting of Henri Matisse. Her nails are works of art themselves.

<p>These Russian-themed fashion spreads were the ideas behind <strong>Elsbeth Schuetz's</strong> idea for this &quot;Russian Revolution&quot; nail. </p>
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These Russian-themed fashion spreads were the ideas behind Elsbeth Schuetz's idea for this "Russian Revolution" nail.

<p>A corner adult bar caught the eye of <strong>Monica Leiper</strong> when she was in Vegas and she came up with this naughty design inspired by Sin City. </p>
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A corner adult bar caught the eye of Monica Leiper when she was in Vegas and she came up with this naughty design inspired by Sin City.

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).

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