Three tattoo artists vie for the chance to compete against Ryan Ashley, Kelly Doty or Nikki Simpson and receive a spot on Ink Master.
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S2 • E10
Every Rose Has Its Thorn
The Angels keep it weird in Portland, Oregon in their search to find the nation’s best Artist. Ink Master alum Megan Jean Morris helps the Angels judge.
05/29/2018
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S2 • E9
Can’t Nail a Cactus
The Angels make their way to Phoenix in search of the city's best tattoo artists.
05/22/2018
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S2 • E8
Atomic Angels
The Angels drop a bomb on Albuquerque, N.M., as they search for the Southwestern city's best artists, with help from Ink Master alum Duffy Fortner.
05/15/2018
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S2 • E7
The Biggest Little City in the World
The Angels roll the dice as they search for the best tattoo artist in Reno, NV.
05/08/2018
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S2 • E6
Mess with an Angel, Get the Horns
The Angels head to Houston in search of the city's best artists, and a familiar face returns to help judge the final round as Ryan Ashley competes in a six-hour battle.
05/01/2018
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S2 • E5
Healed by an Angel
There is a storm brewing when the Angels hit Oklahoma City looking to be blown away by two-hour tornado tattoos.
04/24/2018
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S2 • E4
Little Rock, Big Egos
While looking for the best tattoo artist in Little Rock, Arkansas, the Angels encounter a bitter rivalry.
04/17/2018
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S2 • E3
Even Angels Get the Blues
The Angels head to Memphis, Tennessee in search of the best artists in the birthplace of rock n’ roll.
04/10/2018
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S2 • E2
Georgia Peach
The Angels land in Savannah in search of the city’s best artists.
04/03/2018
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S2 • E1
Showdown in Charlotte
The Angels head down south and challenge Charlotte’s best artists who are vying for the crown.
03/27/2018

Cast

Kelly Doty
Angel
Kelly Doty
Salem, MA
Owner/Artist, Helheim Gallery
Twitter: @kellydotytattoo
Instagram: @kellydotylovessoup
10 Years' Experience
Season 8 Finalist
 
Kelly Doty describes her spooky, illustrative, cartoonish style work as "grim but cute" and herself as endearingly awkward yet confident.  She believes that her OCD becomes a strength when tattooing, making her incredibly meticulous and detailed. After making it to the finale of Season 8, Doty is confident she has what it takes to tattoo against anyone.

PHOTOS: See a gallery of Kelly's work
Nikki Simpson
Angel
Nikki Simpson
New York, NY
Artist, Grit N Glory
Twitter: @Nsimpsontattoos
Instagram: @nikkisimpsontattoos
7 Years' Experience
Season 8 Alum
 
Nikki Simpson, who made it to the top five during Season 8 of "Ink Master," describes herself as confident, feisty and passionate and feels nothing can get in the way of her success. She is known for illustrative realism with neotraditional influences and prides herself on the texture, depth and dimension of her work. Based out of New York, NY, Simpson is up to face off against any artists while the Angels are on the road.

PHOTOS: See a gallery of Nikki's work
Ryan Ashley Malarkey
Angel
Ryan Ashley
Kingston, PA
Owner/ Artist, The Strange & Unusual Oddities Parlor
Twitter: @ryanashleym
Instagram: @ryanashleymalarkey
6 Years' Experience
Season 8 Winner
 
Ryan Ashley has described herself as a modern woman and artist whose success is due to hard work and sheer determination.  She feels her previous fashion career has helped influence her work which includes attention to intricate detail and tiny embellishments in her romantic black and grey style.  Along with tattooing, Ryan Ashley owns two oddities parlors in Pennsylvania.  She may not have the decades of experience as other artists, but as the first female "Ink Master" champion, feels she's proved herself as a well-rounded competitor. 

PHOTOS: See a gallery of Ryan's work
About Ink Master: Angels Season 2
This series follows Ink Master competitors Ryan Ashley, Kelly Doty and Nikki Simpson as they travel the country and go head to head with some of America’s most talented tattoo artists. Contestants face a variety of tattoo-based challenges to see who has what it takes to beat the Angels and earn a spot on Ink Master.
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