ARTISTS
Born in Kingston, Nova Scotia; moved to Truro, Nova Scotia - Kirt Silver now calls
Elmsdale, Nova Scotia his home.
B
efore tattooing I had several different
jobs. I worked as a personal trainer, sport
supplement manager and believe it or not,
I was even a hair stylist before becoming a tattoo
arist. That is how I met my beautiful wife Amy. I
found myself unsatisfied with these jobs and
seeking new direction in life. Through reflection
and prayers I felt the desire to go back to my roots
as an artist. Doors were opening in front of me and
opportunities started to arise to pursure tattooing
as a career.
I had an interest in tattooing from a young age.
The first tattoo that I recall seeing was back when
I was ten years old, on my uncle’s arm. He had
a blurry, green cross and some writing. I recall
soon after this on family vacation sneaking off
to a tattoo shop next to a comic book store and
admiring all the flash art on the walls. I would
sneak in to shops any chance I could, but would
usually get kicked out for being under age. Tattoos
had caught my interest and I soon began drawing
art on myself and friends often getting us all into
trouble with our parents. My parents saw early
on that I had a natural desire to create art and
encouraged me to do so. They were always, and
still are, one hundred percent encouraging about
my artistic abilities and tattooing career. We did
not have a lot of money growing up, so my mom
would save Bristol board from boxes at her work
for me to draw on. My dad still has one of t