Meet Silvia Silverio (Ciri), an Italian-born tattoo artist who has been living and working in the United States for nearly six years. Silvia is a rising talent getting a lot of attention thanks to her stunning realistic compositions. Let’s explore more about Silvia and her personal journey as a tattoo artist.
For the readers who are not familiar with you, how would you introduce yourself?
Hi everybody, my name is Ciri. I’m an Italian born artist who has been living and working in the United States for almost 6 years.
Where did your fascination for tattoos come from?
Since a very young age, I have always been into art and I have always liked drawing and the art of tattoos in general.
How and when did you start tattooing?
Back in 2021, the owner of a tattoo shop saw my drawings and asked if I wanted to learn how to tattoo, and since I have always loved drawing, I decided to start my journey in the tattoo industry.
Where are you based?
I am currently based at the Pink Spectacles Tattoo Studio & Art Gallery in New Rochelle, New York.
How do you personally perceive the current tattoo scene?
I just have been tattooing for only 4 years, so I can’t speak a lot about the changes during the years, but I can definitely tell that tattoos have been getting more and more popular and also that, at least in my opinion, a lot of people are starting to appreciate tattooing as an actual form of art, looking to get more and more original tattoos rather than settling for Pinterest designs.
How would you define your tattoo style?
I like to identify myself as a realism artist because my designs usually include a lot of color black and grey realism. I do also enjoy working with linework and incorporating it into my realistic designs.
What kind of tattoo projects do you like to do the most?
I like a lot working on medium-sized tattoos and sleeves. I am currently working on a back piece, and I have to admit that I love it! Maybe my favorite will become full back tattoo projects, who knows?
What’s the main source of inspiration for your tattoos?
My main source of inspiration is, of course, other artists (not only tattooed) and my imagination. When I see somebody creating something that I like, I try to follow and learn how they do it, and from there, I try to create similar concepts with my own twist.
What’s the most challenging aspect of being a tattoo artist in 2025?
The most challenging part is definitely keeping up with social media. Most of the time, it’s very hard to post new projects, create content for the community, or sometimes even just edit and post the tattoo of the day. I am very grateful to be fully booked every day, but sometimes it can be challenging to include the social media aspect in my day.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a tattoo artist?
The most rewarding aspect of being a tattoo artist is definitely seeing my clients walk away happy and excited for their new piece of art. Being able to make people feel good and, somehow, adding to their lives really makes me feel GOOD.
What’s your experience at tattoo conventions so far?
Tattoo conventions are lots of fun! I have been participating in a few in the last years, such as The Empire State Tattoo Convention, The New York Tattoo Convention, and The Westchester Tattoo Convention. These events are definitely a must for every tattoo artist, in my opinion, because it allows you to make friends with amazing tattoo artists and people. It’s also a great place to learn and improve your skills and capacity to work under pressure, especially when you want to join the competitions.
Do you remember the first tattoo convention you have ever been to?
Yes, I do. It was The Empire State Tattoo Convention. Everything was so new and big, but it turned out to be one of the best experiences I have ever had in this industry.
What’s your primary reason to attend a tattoo convention?
The main reason why I usually attend tattoo conventions is to make connections. Being able to meet other great artists and people who have been in the industry for a very long time is something very important for me.
What advice would you offer to someone considering a career as a tattoo artist?
The first advice I would give is DO NOT do it for the money. You’re going to hit a point where it requires so much of your effort, attention, and energy that you won’t be able to justify if you do it just for the money and the lifestyle. Do it, instead, because you LOVE drawing and because you love to give service to people. Doing what you love can be so rewarding, especially when it can make people happy.
What’s your biggest accomplishment as a tattoo artist?
I truly believe that my biggest accomplishment as a tattoo artist is to give people a great experience and great art when they come to get a tattoo. Also, knowing that my art is appreciated by so many people makes me feel good and inspires me to create more and more.
Do you do other forms of art besides tattooing?
Of course, I do! Would I be even considered a real tattoo artist if I didn’t?!
Back in the day, I used to work a lot with pencils, colored pencils, and alcohol markers, but at the moment, my favorite mediums are oils.
What are your goals or dreams for the near future?
My goals for the near future are certainly to keep hustling in my tattoo career. I just opened my own private shop in December 2024 and I look forward to expanding and starting to build a strong team little by little.
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