He became very famous after her appearance on the TV series Miami Ink. In 2005, Garver was invited to work at the reality show with Ami James and Chris Nuñez, in South Beach, Miami, FL. The store became the stage of the show. Other tattoo artists that also appeared on the program were Darren Brass, Kat Von D. and apprentice Yoji Harada. They are all recognized and respected in their profession.
Chris Garver had a great run as a tattoo artist before entering the program, but thanks to Miami Ink, people got to know more about him and watch him work. He is very versatile with all the work he did, although you could tell his passion for Asian tattoo.
Born in 1970 in Pittsburgh, he is the youngest of three brothers. His mother was also an artist and encouraged him in his interest in drawing and painting. Since he was 17 years old, Garver began experimenting with tattoos, and sold his bass to buy a tattoo machine to work. Garver was prepared academically for a year and worked as an apprentice for six months. With just over 20 years old he moved to New York, where he worked as a tattoo artist full time. He quickly became an artist renowned for the excellent quality of his work.
Has traveled through Asia, Latin America and Europe. His name is related to some of the best tattoos in the industry. He is now recognized as one of the best tattooists and has customers around the world.
He has cultivated experience and knowledge that have helped him in his profession, which has acquired the techniques and symbolism of different cultures. During his travels he developed a passion for photography, and has great friends who are popular photographers. Garver also builds tattoo machines and paints. Some of his paintings could be seen exposed in the Miami Ink shop. Dedication, control, knowledge, patience, imagination and versatility are just some of Chris’ qualities.