Though talent is something that belongs solely to each individual artist, inspiration can come from many different places. Behind almost every artist is a muse who inspires new passion and better work. A muse is more often than not the artist’s lover, who becomes the subject of their creative process and works of art. Without the following muses, the world would have missed out on some of the most influential and beloved pieces of art ever made – and on some of the most colorful love stories…