Ink Master

Eliminated Artists Interview: Return of the Masters

Season 10 E 1 • 01/09/2018

24 artists came into the shop on Day 1, but only 18 of them earned spots on the Masters’ teams. The judges showed no mercy in their critiques as they eliminated 6 artists at once.

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Eliminated Tattoo Shop Interview: Drill Baby, Drill
Ink MasterS9 E10

Portrait day may have thrown the most recently eliminated shop for a loop, but the artists stand by their work and versatility throughout the competition.
08/15/2017
Interview
01:38

Eliminated Tattoo Shop Interview: Grim Inker
Ink MasterS9 E11

The most recently eliminated artists explain that, while botched anatomy in a tattoo prompted the judges to send them home, they are proud of the work they did together.
08/22/2017
Interview
01:31

Eliminated Tattoo Shop Interview: Pit Fall
Ink MasterS9 E12

The most recently eliminated artists feel they were targeted by the other contestants but are grateful for their Ink Master experience.
08/29/2017
Interview
01:43

Eliminated Tattoo Shop Interview: Sell Out
Ink MasterS9 E13

The most recently eliminated artists weren't ready to go home, and they attribute their success to both members' ability to pull their own weight.
09/05/2017
Interview
01:41

Eliminated Tattoo Shop Interview: Casting the First Stone
Ink MasterS9 E14

As the competition winds down, the most recently eliminated artists lament the judges' decision to send them home over an anatomy mistake.
09/12/2017
Interview
01:40

Eliminated Tattoo Shop Interview: Marathon to the Finale
Ink MasterS9 E15

A high-stakes tattoo marathon causes the latest eliminated shop to fold under pressure, but that doesn't stop the artists from celebrating their accomplishments throughout the competition.
09/19/2017
Exclusive
02:20

Meet the Masters
Ink MasterS10

DJ Tambe, Anthony Michaels, and Steve Tefft return to the competition to lead teams of artists to victory. How will each Master guide their team? What do they bring to the table? Let’s find out.
11/28/2017
Exclusive
03:05

Meet the Artists of Ink Master: Return of the Masters
Ink MasterS10

Anthony Michaels, Steve Tefft, and DJ Tambe make their way back to the competition, each leading teams of talented artists to the finish line while facing high stakes and extreme challenges.
01/09/2018
Exclusive
02:20

Meet Team DJ
Ink MasterS10

Fresh off the heels of being crowned Ink Master of Season 9, DJ Tambe gears up for a fresh challenge with a team of artists that not only complement his style, but look up to him as well.
01/09/2018
Exclusive
02:12

Meet Team Steve
Ink MasterS10

The accomplished yet humble Steve Tefft returns to the competition along with a group of artists who are skilled in just about every style of tattooing the competition will put to the test.
01/09/2018
Interview
02:09

Eliminated Artists Interview: Return of the Masters
Ink MasterS10 E1

24 artists came into the shop on Day 1, but only 18 of them earned spots on the Masters’ teams. The judges showed no mercy in their critiques as they eliminated 6 artists at once.
01/09/2018
Interview
01:17

Eliminated Artist Interview: Fill'er Up
Ink MasterS10 E2

Garrett may have had the best design on paper, but he definitely also had the wonkiest line work on skin.
01/16/2018
Interview
01:50

Eliminated Artists Interview: Divine Proportion
Ink MasterS10 E3

After the Zeus and Hades tattoos got critiqued, the judges left it up to Anthony and DJ to eliminate one artist each from their teams – and boy was it rough.
01/23/2018
Interview
01:32

Eliminated Artists Interview: Step It Up
Ink MasterS10 E4

When the judges questioned the legibility and shading of Matt’s mash up tattoo, it was time to say goodbye after a solid run in the competition.
01/30/2018
Interview
01:45

Eliminated Artist Interview: Ink On The Dotted Line
Ink MasterS10 E5

Trying to tattoo straight lines over razor burned-skin is no easy feat - and Katie knows the feeling. Her canvas’ skin went through so much trauma that while standing across the judges, her work was indefensible.
02/06/2018
Interview
01:35

Eliminated Artist Interview: Chin Up
Ink MasterS10 E6

With not much “undead” detail in his tattoo, Lil’ D’s undead Statue of Liberty missed the challenge and prompted Chris, Dave, and Oliver to vote him out of the competition.
02/13/2018
Interview
01:42

Eliminated Artist Interview: Eye of the Tiger
Ink MasterS10 E7

Gary went toe-to-toe with top dog Josh Payne and certainly did gave him a run for his money, but the inconsistency in his black & grey tiger tattoo nudged the judges to have him finally close shop.
02/20/2018
Interview
01:41

Eliminated Artist Interview: Pane in the Glass
Ink MasterS10 E8

Overthinking always gets the best of tattoo artists in the competition, and this week Mike Diaz fell victim to his own second-guessing. Luckily, the judges know he can do better, and is a talented artist.
02/27/2018
Interview
01:34

Eliminated Artist Interview: Ink Raider
Ink MasterS10 E9

Even though Amanda’s technicolor hot air balloon tattoo had weak line work that forced judges to vote her out on, she holds her head high and is proud of how far she has come in the competition.
03/06/2018
Interview
01:28

Eliminated Artist Interview: Some Assembly Required
Ink MasterS10 E10

It wasn’t an easy decision, but when the judges had to determine who failed to meet the challenge of accuracy, it was none other than Fame who was named.
03/13/2018
Interview
01:37

Eliminated Artist Interview: Quit Buggin’ Me
Ink MasterS10 E11

Dave, Oliver, and Chris admitted that none of them really wanted to send Frank home, but his sternum tattoo lacked skilled technical application, and left them no other choice.
03/20/2018
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