Ink Master
Eliminated Artist Interview: Painstaking Portraits
Season 5 E 13 • 11/26/2014
Aaron believes he nailed his portrait tattoo (and that he was stuck with the hardest canvas), but the judges simply didn’t see the quality of precision they were looking for in his tattoo.
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Ink MasterS5 E1
Eliminated Artist Interview: Inking With The Enemy
Eliminated Artist Interview: Inking With The Enemy
Caroline entered Ink Master to finally put an end to her coworker Julia's constant efforts to one up her. Unfortunately, this vengeful veteran's period of redemption was short-lived.
09/09/2014
Interview
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Ink MasterS5 E2
Eliminated Artist Interview: Pin Up Pitfalls
Eliminated Artist Interview: Pin Up Pitfalls
LT came in to the competition guns blazing: young, brash, and focused on beating his rival, Ty'Esha. See what his thoughts are on his elimination.
09/09/2014
Interview
02:07
Ink MasterS5 E3
Eliminated Artist Interview: Head To Headache
Eliminated Artist Interview: Head To Headache
Jayvo may have lost a spot in the competition, but he finally gained back a brother.
09/16/2014
Interview
01:29
Ink MasterS5 E4
Eliminated Artist Interview: Geishas Gone Wrong
Eliminated Artist Interview: Geishas Gone Wrong
Tim knows that art is a constant progression – so he will always this competition’s experience with him wherever he goes.
09/23/2014
Interview
01:29
Ink MasterS5 E5
Eliminated Artist Interview: Glass On Blast
Eliminated Artist Interview: Glass On Blast
Even though Ryan feels blindsided by his elimination, he believes that this entire competition has made him not only a better artist, but a better person.
09/30/2014
Exclusive
04:56
Ink MasterS5
Meet The Ink Master Rivals
Meet The Ink Master Rivals
Battling brothers, clashing coworkers, and more fierce rivals from all over the tattoo community are taking their beef all the way to the camera to show the world who's the winner on Ink Master Rivals.
07/29/2014
Exclusive
01:50
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Cleen Rock One vs. Tim Lees
Meet Your Rival: Cleen Rock One vs. Tim Lees
Cleen Rock One gave Tim Lees a gig at his shop, but when Tim's work wasn't up to par, Cleen gave him an ultimatum: shape up or ship out. Tim says Cleen just has a God complex.
08/07/2014
Exclusive
01:51
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Erik Siuda Vs. Don Peddicord
Meet Your Rival: Erik Siuda Vs. Don Peddicord
It started with a little smack talking on social media, but now Erik Siuda and Don Peddicord are bringing their beef to the national stage. Time to show up or shut up.
08/07/2014
Exclusive
01:49
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Joshua Hibbard vs. Jason Clay Dunn
Meet Your Rival: Joshua Hibbard vs. Jason Clay Dunn
Joshua Hibbard and Jason Clay Dunn return from season 3 to settle the score once and for all. Josh says he’s better than ever and Jason doesn’t stand a chance, but Jason says he lives for the competition.
08/07/2014
Exclusive
01:44
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Aaron “Is” Michalowski Vs. Emily Elegado
Meet Your Rival: Aaron “Is” Michalowski Vs. Emily Elegado
Realism tattoo artist Emily Elegado is so confident she’ll win the competition that she says the show will be renamed “Ink Mistress”. Aaron Is isn’t impressed and thinks she has another thing coming.
08/07/2014
Exclusive
01:26
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Jayvo Scott Vs. Robbie Ripoll
Meet Your Rival: Jayvo Scott Vs. Robbie Ripoll
Two battling brothers are each in it to win it. Jayvo believes Robbie’s artwork isn’t up to par, while Robbie says Jayvo lives in his shadows – and that’s where he should stay.
08/13/2014
Exclusive
01:31
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: LT Vs. Ty’Esha Reels
Meet Your Rival: LT Vs. Ty’Esha Reels
After a showdown at a tattoo expo where LT emerged as the victor, Ty’Esha wants a second shot to redeem herself. Will she finally prove that her drive and talent make her the better artist?
08/14/2014
Exclusive
01:49
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Mark Longenecker Vs. Ryan Eternal
Meet Your Rival: Mark Longenecker Vs. Ryan Eternal
Mark took Ryan under his wing but was suspicious when he lost a tattoo competition that Ryan was a judge in. Ryan feels that Mark’s work is outdated and is coming for his belt. Mark says “bring it”.
08/14/2014
Exclusive
01:36
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Cris Element vs. Angel Bauta
Meet Your Rival: Cris Element vs. Angel Bauta
After Angel gave Cris a spot in his shop, Cris honed his skills and one day suddenly left – right when Angel was in dire need of his help. A maddened mentor and his protégé prodigy are out to settle the score.
08/14/2014
Exclusive
01:40
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Julia Carlson Vs. Caroline Evans
Meet Your Rival: Julia Carlson Vs. Caroline Evans
It’s a vengeful veteran versus a redemptive rookie when Caroline enters the competition with her rival and co-worker, Julia. Caroline wants to put an end to Julia constantly one upping her at last.
08/14/2014
Highlight
01:32
Ink MasterS5
Most Outrageous Tattoos
Most Outrageous Tattoos
Sometimes when you're knee deep in ink you can make some monstrous mistakes. Throughout the years on Ink Master everyone's had their fair share of tatastrophes.
08/19/2014
Highlight
01:52
Ink MasterS5
Most Shocking Twists
Most Shocking Twists
Ink Master is always full of thrilling twists and turns that push artists to compete in ways never dreamed of. Nude canvases? Check. Inking inmates? Check. Scar tattoos? Check.
08/19/2014
Highlight
01:49
Ink MasterS5
What Inspires Tattoo Artists?
What Inspires Tattoo Artists?
From artsy parents to doing graffiti in their spare time, every tattoo artist has inspiration for their art. Sometimes, the best inspiration is the personal connection with clients.
08/19/2014
Exclusive
01:59
Ink MasterS5
The Ink Master Judges Tell All
The Ink Master Judges Tell All
Dave Navarro, Oliver Peck, and Chris Nunez have seen it all in the competition; from skull game strategies to manipulative mind games. What explosive results will the rivalries have on Ink Master this season?
08/25/2014
Highlight
01:31
Ink MasterS5
Tattooing A Billboard In Times Square
Tattooing A Billboard In Times Square
Artists live for a challenge – so when we asked some of the best from around the globe to help tattoo on a gigantic billboard in Times Square, we were left simply amazed. Now that’s some incredible ink!
09/03/2014
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