Ink Master
Meet The Artists Of Ink Master: Peck Vs Nuñez
Season 8 • 07/26/2016
What happens when 30 talented artists from across the country battle for a spot on Team Nuñez or Team Peck? At last, we’re about to find out!

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Interview
03:38
Ink MasterS8 E1
Eliminated Artists Interview: Weeding Out The Weak
Eliminated Artists Interview: Weeding Out The Weak
The first day of the competition was an absolute massacre: a whopping total of 12 artists were sent home packing after they failed to impress the judges.
08/24/2016
Interview
01:17
Ink MasterS8 E2
Eliminated Artist Interview: The Game Begins
Eliminated Artist Interview: The Game Begins
After judging team back pieces, Chris, Oliver, and Dave had to pick who they thought would go further in the competition between Tito and Carolyn - and eliminated Carolyn in the process.
08/31/2016
Interview
01:29
Ink MasterS8 E3
Eliminated Artist Interview: Ruffled Feathers
Eliminated Artist Interview: Ruffled Feathers
The competition is set up for speed, speed, and more speed – and Geary just couldn’t keep up. Luckily, he’ll remember all the positive things the other artists had to say about him!
09/07/2016
Interview
01:36
Ink MasterS8 E4
Eliminated Artist #1 Interview: Put On Your Armor
Eliminated Artist #1 Interview: Put On Your Armor
It’s rare that an artist leaves the competition on a high note – and that’s just what happened to John Collins when he went up against Sirvone in a face off tattoo challenge.
09/14/2016
Interview
01:44
Ink MasterS8 E4
Eliminated Artist #2 Interview: Put On Your Armor
Eliminated Artist #2 Interview: Put On Your Armor
Dave was put in a tough position facing off against Nate Beaver’s and challenged with inking his specialty. In the end, his tattoo couldn’t stand up to Nate’s flawless work.
09/14/2016
Interview
01:28
Ink MasterS8 E5
Eliminated Artist Interview: Sparks Fly
Eliminated Artist Interview: Sparks Fly
Even though his watercolor tattoo got him eliminated, Sirvone is glad he gave it his all and holds his head high as he heads back home.
09/21/2016
Interview
01:20
Ink MasterS8 E6
Eliminated Artist Interview: Sticky Situation
Eliminated Artist Interview: Sticky Situation
Matt Murray finally started to show a different side of his art - with a cool outer space tattoo - but just couldn’t stack up to the competition when all was said and done.
09/26/2016
Interview
01:40
Ink MasterS8 E7
Eliminated Artist Interview: New School, Old Scars
Eliminated Artist Interview: New School, Old Scars
When it came down to the bottom three new school landmark tattoos of the day, the judges decided that Tito had the worst one - and as a result, had reached the end of his journey.
10/05/2016
Interview
01:33
Ink MasterS8 E8
Eliminated Artist Interview: Bent Out Of Shape
Eliminated Artist Interview: Bent Out Of Shape
The Female Alliance finally had one of its members get the boot this week: Gia Rose. Her tattoo got her to the bottom, but in the end, it was her report card that send her home.
10/12/2016
Interview
01:29
Ink MasterS8 E9
Eliminated Artist Interview: Head Games
Eliminated Artist Interview: Head Games
Oliver never saw Mike McAskill going home this early, but the competition started to catch up with the talented young artist - and began to affect his work in ways he couldn’t imagine.
10/19/2016
Interview
01:32
Ink MasterS8 E10
Eliminated Artist Interview: Like Sand Through The Hour Glass
Eliminated Artist Interview: Like Sand Through The Hour Glass
Being sick and having to tattoo a guy's rear was a bad combination during the Elimination Tattoo - one that sent top dog Eric Gonzalez home.
10/26/2016
Interview
01:35
Ink MasterS8 E11
Eliminated Artist #1 Interview: Duck And Cover Up
Eliminated Artist #1 Interview: Duck And Cover Up
When it came to the tipping point in the competition, Sketchy Lawyer cracked under the pressure and called it quits, shocking everyone in the house.
11/02/2016
Interview
01:40
Ink MasterS8 E11
Eliminated Artist #2 Interview: Duck And Cover Up
Eliminated Artist #2 Interview: Duck And Cover Up
Boneface came along a lot further than he expected in the competition, but his silver surfer tattoo had the judges in agreement that it was his time to go home.
11/02/2016
Interview
01:37
Ink MasterS8 E13
Eliminated Artist Interview: Heavy Lifting
Eliminated Artist Interview: Heavy Lifting
Kevin’s been known to brush off Nuñez’s suggestions throughout the competition, but today when he went with color for his toddler portrait tattoo he put the final nail in his coffin.
11/15/2016
Interview
01:45
Ink MasterS8 E14
Eliminated Artist Interview: Bio-Mechanical Failure
Eliminated Artist Interview: Bio-Mechanical Failure
When Nikki and Kelly had to go toe-to-toe with one another, Nikki was sent home as her gypsy tattoo appeared more flawed to the judges. She feels humbled by the competition and holds her head high.
11/22/2016
Highlight
01:40
Ink MasterS8 E15
Elimination Tattoo: Turn The Tables Tattoo Marathon - Part IV
Elimination Tattoo: Turn The Tables Tattoo Marathon - Part IV
The judges start to worry when Kelly takes a different approach on her peacock tattoo while Nate believes his medusa tattoo has secured his spot in the finale.
11/22/2016
Interview
01:36
Ink MasterS8 E15
Eliminated Artist Interview: No One Is Safe
Eliminated Artist Interview: No One Is Safe
On the final day of the tattoo marathon challenge, Nate’s new school landmark tattoo just couldn’t beat Gian’s, and so he closed shop. So close to the finale, yet so far.
11/29/2016
Exclusive
02:34
Ink MasterS8 E16
Artist Predictions For The Ink Master Season 8 Finale
Artist Predictions For The Ink Master Season 8 Finale
No one knows you better than your competition – and that’s why we chatted with all of the artists from this season of Ink Master to see who their favorite picks were for the finale.
11/29/2016
Exclusive
03:05
Ink MasterS8 E16
The Judges On The Ink Master Season 8 Finalists
The Judges On The Ink Master Season 8 Finalists
Oliver, Chris and Dave open up on this season's finalists, sharing wit and wisdom gained from a season's worth of tough challenges.
11/29/2016
Exclusive
02:59
Ink MasterS8 E16
Ryan, Gian, And Kelly Are Ready For The Ink Master Live Finale!
Ryan, Gian, And Kelly Are Ready For The Ink Master Live Finale!
We chatted with the Ink Master finalists one last time to see how they felt going into the biggest night of their lives. Tune in to the Ink Master live finale tonight at 10/9c to see how it all unfolds!
12/06/2016
Exclusive
01:45
Ink MasterS8 E16
Ink Master Season 8 Finale Opening - Dave Navarro Action Camera Version
Ink Master Season 8 Finale Opening - Dave Navarro Action Camera Version
The opening for the Ink Master Season 8 Live Finale is an epic one no doubt, but wait till you see it through Dave's view. "Navarro Vision”, anyone?
12/06/2016
Exclusive
03:04
Ink MasterS8
First Look At Season 8 Of Ink Master
First Look At Season 8 Of Ink Master
The judges and artists take us behind the scenes to show us what we can expect from an explosive season eight of Ink Master.
05/24/2016
Exclusive
02:45
Ink MasterS8
Meet The Artists Of Ink Master: Peck Vs Nuñez
Meet The Artists Of Ink Master: Peck Vs Nuñez
What happens when 30 talented artists from across the country battle for a spot on Team Nuñez or Team Peck? At last, we’re about to find out!
07/26/2016
Exclusive
09:58
Ink MasterS8
In Focus: Oliver Peck
In Focus: Oliver Peck
He’s been tattooing for over 20 years, is the co-owner of Elm Street Tattoo in Dallas, Texas, and always is seen sporting a toothpick - but that’s just scratching the surface about Oliver Peck.
08/16/2016
Exclusive
07:16
Ink MasterS8
In Focus: Chris Nuñez
In Focus: Chris Nuñez
You may know him as the sharp-tongued judge from Miami who specializes in Japanese-style tattoos, but there’s a lot more to Chris Nuñez than meets the eye.
08/16/2016
Exclusive
01:23
Ink MasterS8
Oliver Peck's Toothpick - All You Need To Know
Oliver Peck's Toothpick - All You Need To Know
Why have we never seen Oliver without his trusty toothpick? Does he sleep with it? Kiss his girlfriend with it? At last, we have answers.
08/22/2016
Exclusive
01:26
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Dave Robinowitz
Meet The New Artist: Dave Robinowitz
Eleven years of experience has taught artist Dave Robinowitz to listen to what people want - and provide excellent works of art.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:24
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Ryan Ashley Malarkey
Meet The New Artist: Ryan Ashley Malarkey
Ryan Ashley left a career behind in the fashion industry when she decided that tattooing was her true calling. She believes that despite her competitors’ strategies, in the end, talent will prevail.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:19
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Geary Morrill
Meet The New Artist: Geary Morrill
Geary Morrill's positive attitude has served him well throughout his life and he hopes that it'll bring a fresh look for the judges.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:44
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Kevin Laroy
Meet The New Artist: Kevin Laroy
Kevin Laroy leaves no stone unturned; exploring all types of art, and he hopes this versatility will give him a leap beyond the other artists.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:26
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Mike McAskill
Meet The New Artist: Mike McAskill
Mike McAskill's number one fan has always been his mother; now he's hoping to get the attention from the judges to prove his status as "Ink Master".
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:32
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Kelly Doty
Meet The New Artist: Kelly Doty
Fascinated by her grandfather’s tattoos, Kelly got into tattooing shortly after with his support. Since then she’s developed a knack for inking spooky illustrative tattoos.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:24
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Nikki Simpson
Meet The New Artist: Nikki Simpson
Los Angeles-based Nikki Simpson specializes in illustrative realism, wants to make her name known, and wants her competitors to be scared of her. Now those are goals.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:25
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Matt Murray
Meet The New Artist: Matt Murray
After Matt did an apprenticeship with his twin brother, he got hooked into tattooing, focusing on Victorian era art and influences from his hometown of Salem, Massachusetts.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:08
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Eric Gonzalez
Meet The New Artist: Eric Gonzalez
A lot of people say that Eric Gonzalez’s attention to detail is what makes him an amazing artist. With twenty years of experience, he’s a force to be reckoned with.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:16
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Nate Beavers
Meet The New Artist: Nate Beavers
Veteran tattoo artist Nate Beavers used art to beat his personal demons and now is here to prove his skill against the competition.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:33
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Gia Rose
Meet The New Artist: Gia Rose
The Philadelphia native excels in neo traditional tattooing and is ready to show everyone what she’s made of as an artist.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:20
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Sketchy Lawyer
Meet The New Artist: Sketchy Lawyer
Like his bold art, Sketchy Lawyer is willing to call out others if they their personalities clash.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
02:16
Ink MasterS8
Spotlight: Team Peck
Spotlight: Team Peck
Oliver says he’s got a team with a diverse skillset who will work well together to help each other go as far as possible. Will his mentoring lead them down the path to victory?
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:09
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Carolyn Elaine
Meet The New Artist: Carolyn Elaine
A young art prodigy, Carolyn started drawing tattoos for her friends in high school. Today, she chases the artistry within the ink.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:21
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Sirvone Smith
Meet The New Artist: Sirvone Smith
The super competitive Sirvone Smith lives tattooing and strives to breathe life into all his works of art.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:17
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: John Collins
Meet The New Artist: John Collins
Atlantan John Collins is going to showcase his main tattoo strengths but admits he's got a few tricks up his sleeve to stun the judges.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
02:21
Ink MasterS8
Spotlight: Team Nuñez
Spotlight: Team Nuñez
Chris feels like he’s picked a well-rounded and action-packed crew – and he sees his top five making down to the finale. Will his coaching help his vision come true?
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:18
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Gian Karle Cruz
Meet The New Artist: Gian Karle Cruz
Gian's strategy isn't to play politics to win - he's here to put a smile on everyone's face and create the best possible art he can.
08/23/2016
Highlight
02:29
Ink MasterS8
Sausage Inks A South Park Superfan With A Super Tattoo
Sausage Inks A South Park Superfan With A Super Tattoo
In celebration of the 20th season of South Park, one fan was chosen to receive a tattoo from the very talented Walter “Sausage” Frank. There’s no better way to show your love for South Park!
09/13/2016
Exclusive
01:29
Ink MasterS8
Touring Miami With Chris Nuñez
Touring Miami With Chris Nuñez
Miami’s got beautiful beaches, beautiful people, and a beautiful culture – but that’s not all. Let Chris Nuñez take you through his favorite spots and learn why the Ink Master judge adores the city.
09/19/2016
Highlight
02:58
Ink MasterS8
Ink Master Hits Its 100th Episode!
Ink Master Hits Its 100th Episode!
From the amazing tattoos to the ridiculous drama, it’s been an awesome ride since the beginning. 100 episodes down, plenty of more to go! Let’s keep that ink going.
10/07/2016
Highlight
01:55
Ink MasterS8
The Ink Master 100th Episode Bash
The Ink Master 100th Episode Bash
From Jason Clay Dunn to Joey Hamilton, all the brightest stars from Ink Master have arrived to party and share their thoughts on the cultural phenomenon and hit TV series.
10/11/2016
Highlight
02:06
Ink MasterS8
Ink Master Finale: Ryan Ashley Malarkey
Ink Master Finale: Ryan Ashley Malarkey
To say Ryan has a knack for elaborate, intricate, and beautiful artwork would be a massive understatement.
11/29/2016
Highlight
01:50
Ink MasterS8
Ink Master Finale: Kelly Doty
Ink Master Finale: Kelly Doty
Kelly Doty may shine with new school tattoos, but she’s shown that versatility is her biggest asset, inking and winning multiple challenges along the way. Can she win one last time in the finale?
11/29/2016
Highlight
01:50
Ink MasterS8
Ink Master Finale: Gian Karle Cruz
Ink Master Finale: Gian Karle Cruz
Gian Karle has never been called to the bottom throughout the competition, has immaculate line work, and is innovative to say the least. But does he have what it takes to be Ink Master?
11/29/2016
Highlight
01:16
Ink MasterS8
Kelly Doty: Tattoo Artist Extraordinare
Kelly Doty: Tattoo Artist Extraordinare
Kelly Doty was not just the one of the finest female artists we've ever seen in Ink Master - she was one of the finest artists we've seen period. Check out her journey back home and the beautiful work she put into her master canvas.
12/07/2016
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