Ink Master
Eliminated Artist Interview: Staying Human
Season 12 E 5 • 07/10/2019
After feeling betrayed by criticism, the most recently eliminated artist takes pride in being honest and kind during the competition.
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01:54
Ink MasterS12 E1
Eliminated Artist Interview: Getting Thrown Under the Ego Bus
Eliminated Artist Interview: Getting Thrown Under the Ego Bus
Despite being eliminated, the first artist to go home holds his head high and says he doesn't need the Ink Master title to validate his skills.
06/12/2019
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02:14
Ink MasterS12 E2
Eliminated Artist Interview: Choosing to Close Shop
Eliminated Artist Interview: Choosing to Close Shop
The judges have nothing but respect for the latest artist to go home after she chooses to excuse herself from the competition for mental health reasons.
06/19/2019
Interview
01:36
Ink MasterS12 E3
Eliminated Artist Interview - Coming Up Short
Eliminated Artist Interview - Coming Up Short
Feeling frustrated with the judges' decision, the latest eliminated artist believes he was held to a higher standard because of his experience level.
06/26/2019
Interview
02:09
Ink MasterS12 E4
Eliminated Artist Interview: If It Hadn't Been the Shin
Eliminated Artist Interview: If It Hadn't Been the Shin
After seeing his journey on Ink Master end sooner than expected, the most recently eliminated artist blames placement for his dismissal.
07/10/2019
Interview
01:33
Ink MasterS12 E5
Eliminated Artist Interview: Staying Human
Eliminated Artist Interview: Staying Human
After feeling betrayed by criticism, the most recently eliminated artist takes pride in being honest and kind during the competition.
07/10/2019
Interview
02:03
Ink MasterS12 E6
Eliminated Artist Interview: Not Having Enough Time to Excel
Eliminated Artist Interview: Not Having Enough Time to Excel
The latest eliminated contestant explains what went wrong on her last tattoo, why this competition didn't play to her strengths and why she's excited to be heading home.
07/17/2019
Interview
01:53
Ink MasterS12 E7
Eliminated Artist Interview: Not a Place for a Nice Guy
Eliminated Artist Interview: Not a Place for a Nice Guy
The latest eliminated artist talks about having his confidence rattled in the first week, defends his elimination tattoo's readability and says he still believes in himself.
07/24/2019
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02:13
Ink MasterS12 E8
Eliminated Artist Interview: This Isn't the End
Eliminated Artist Interview: This Isn't the End
The latest artist to go home reflects on the application and time constraints that led to their demise in the elimination tattoo.
07/31/2019
Interview
02:06
Ink MasterS12 E9
Eliminated Artist Interview: The Pressure Was Too Much
Eliminated Artist Interview: The Pressure Was Too Much
The latest eliminated artist looks back at their downfall in the competition, lessons they learned along the way and their newfound confidence.
08/07/2019
Interview
02:12
Ink MasterS12 E10
Eliminated Artist Interview: This Is Still an Awesome Tattoo
Eliminated Artist Interview: This Is Still an Awesome Tattoo
The latest eliminated artist defends the tattoo that sent them home and reflects on their highs and lows in the competition.
08/14/2019
Interview
02:33
Ink MasterS12 E11
Eliminated Artist Interview: The Devil Is in the Details
Eliminated Artist Interview: The Devil Is in the Details
Despite thinking the judges got it wrong, the latest artist to get the boot isn't interested in playing the victim and takes full responsibility for her shortcomings.
08/21/2019
Interview
02:25
Ink MasterS12 E12
Eliminated Artist Interview: Refusing to Play It Safe
Eliminated Artist Interview: Refusing to Play It Safe
The most recently eliminated artist touts their versatility, disagrees with the judges' decision and calls out other competitors for staying in their comfort zones.
08/28/2019
Interview
02:12
Ink MasterS12 E13
Eliminated Artist Interview: "We All Just Want to Get There"
Eliminated Artist Interview: "We All Just Want to Get There"
The latest eliminated artist explains why they felt their last tattoo was a sprint that should have been a marathon and talks about being a target from the start.
09/03/2019
Interview
03:06
Ink MasterS12 E14
Eliminated Artist Interview: The Danger of Letting the Canvas Run the Show
Eliminated Artist Interview: The Danger of Letting the Canvas Run the Show
The latest eliminated artist thinks a series of bad breaks, from getting overruled by teammates to dealing with an uncooperative canvas, added up to a disqualifying tattoo.
09/11/2019
Interview
02:53
Ink MasterS12 E15
Eliminated Artist Interview: It Was Still Pretty Cool Being in the Final Four
Eliminated Artist Interview: It Was Still Pretty Cool Being in the Final Four
The newly eliminated artist disagrees with the judges' advice, takes pride in having evolved their style and can't deny the talent of the final three artists.
09/18/2019
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