Now, is the moment of creation. However, Taby and her client are not alone in the tight space. On the table sits Taby’s phone with ChatGPT on screen awaiting instruction.

After getting a loose idea from her client she queries her device. “We’re thinking some kind of green marble pattern on one hand and solid blocks of colors in another green with a golden pop on the other hand.”

ChatGPT replies in a peppy female voice, “How about starting with a light jade using delicate thin white lines to organically express the texture of marble and…” The voice continues on as Taby and her client listen on intently.

Tabytha “Taby” Scott is a licensed nail tech. While the chemicals and tools she uses are from the world of technology, her talent with fine brushes of color and miniature sculptural elements are more akin to art. While she blushes at being called a “nail artist”, art has always been a part of Taby’s life. “Art has always had my heart since I was a child. So I can tell you, it was after 911 happened. I was like 10 years old, and I went to school, and I drew a little US flag on all 10 of my little nails. And that's the first time I remember, I had to do something on my nails to represent a moment. And that's the first time I can remember, intentionally putting art on my nails, just on my own volition.” Taby’s interest in nails transcends the self-satisfaction of creating something beautiful. Her passion lies in the ability to share her art with others and how it affects them personally.