Ink Master
Meet The New Artist: Nikki Simpson
Season 8 • 08/22/2016
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.
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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.
08/22/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E1
Tattoo Marathon - Part IV
Tattoo Marathon - Part IV
The American Traditional tattoo marathon winds down and the artists grit their teeth and prepare for the critiques.
08/12/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E1
Tattoo Marathon - Part I
Tattoo Marathon - Part I
Armed with tattoo needles, ink, and just 5 hours, the artists fight for a spot in the competition by tattooing as many small American Traditional tattoos as they can to impress Oliver.
08/12/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E1
Tattoo Marathon - Part III
Tattoo Marathon - Part III
It’s an elimination slaughterhouse as artists start to drop like flies under the intense pressure. Whose American Traditional tattoos will stand out in front of the judges?
08/12/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E1
Tattoo Marathon - Part II
Tattoo Marathon - Part II
The stakes are sky high as the 30 artists ink American Traditional tattoos as fast and as clean as they can while Oliver Peck wanders around deciding who needs to leave immediately.
08/12/2016
03:22
Ink MasterS8 E1
Tattoo Marathon: Day 3 - Part I
Tattoo Marathon: Day 3 - Part I
The artists who haven’t earned a spot on Team Nunez or Team Peck yet are given one final opportunity to show off their skills.
08/23/2016
02:31
Ink MasterS8 E1
Tattoo Marathon: Day 3 - Part II
Tattoo Marathon: Day 3 - Part II
As the time winds down the artists finish their final elimination tattoo for the day – and perhaps for the competition. Who will make it onto Team Peck or Team Nunez and who will go home?
08/23/2016
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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
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Ink MasterS8 E2
Flash Challenge: Got Your Back - Part III
Flash Challenge: Got Your Back - Part III
Nikki is frustrated at having to dumb down her work to ensure consistency with her teammates’ work on their back piece. The clock winds down and the artists grit their teeth and prepare for judgement.
08/23/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E2
Flash Challenge: Got Your Back - Part I
Flash Challenge: Got Your Back - Part I
The two teams of artists are stunned when they hear how massive their first flash challenge is: tattooing three back pieces each on three different canvases, all at the same time.
08/23/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E2
Flash Challenge: Got Your Back - Part II
Flash Challenge: Got Your Back - Part II
Chris and Oliver offer some helpful tips to their teams to help ensure victory. Gia Rose steps up and takes charge of her team as the artists all get started on inking massive back pieces.
08/23/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E2
Elimination Tattoo: Medusa: Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Medusa: Part II
Nikki worries about having enough time to complete her medusa tattoo as her canvas keeps taking breaks. Carolyn feels Tito has sealed his fate with a poorly inked design.
08/30/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E2
Elimination Tattoo: Medusa: Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Medusa: Part I
Team Nuñez artists face off with one another as they are tested on their use of composition and must ink Medusa tattoos. Tito stresses out over a canvas that wants a tough design.
08/30/2016
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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
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Ink MasterS8 E3
Flash Challenge: Sand Sculptures - Part I
Flash Challenge: Sand Sculptures - Part I
The artists from Team Peck dust off their shovels and chisels and prepare to make sand sculptures, making sure to show as much precision as possible.
08/30/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E3
Flash Challenge: Sand Sculptures - Part III
Flash Challenge: Sand Sculptures - Part III
Oliver, Chris, and David examine every grain of sand in the artists’ sculptures. Dave and Nate pull through with an impressive showing while Boneface’s work disappoints.
08/30/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E3
Flash Challenge: Sand Sculptures - Part II
Flash Challenge: Sand Sculptures - Part II
The artists from Team Núñez direct the artists from Team Peck on what to sculpt from sand and madness ensues. Dave starts to lose his patience while Ryan begins to bond with Kelly.
08/30/2016
02:33
Ink MasterS8 E3
Elimination Tattoo: Peacocks - Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Peacocks - Part I
The artists get started on inking detail-challenging peacock designs on human canvases. Nate tries to navigate a roadmap of stretchmarks hoping he’ll pull through.
09/06/2016
02:29
Ink MasterS8 E3
Elimination Tattoo: Peacocks - Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Peacocks - Part II
Boneface goes for a zoomed-in peacock image to showcase as much details as possible. Ryan Ashley wipes off 50% of her stencil and starts to freehand as time slips away.
09/06/2016
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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
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Ink MasterS8 E4
Elimination Tattoo: 2-On-1 Shoulder Armor - Part IV
Elimination Tattoo: 2-On-1 Shoulder Armor - Part IV
Nate struggles with a push-pull situation between him and Dave as they tattoo armor simultaneously. A strange color choice may send Sirvone and John down a spiraling path to failure.
09/06/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E4
Elimination Tattoo: 2-On-1 Shoulder Armor - Part II
Elimination Tattoo: 2-On-1 Shoulder Armor - Part II
As the human canvases call out artists’ names, pairs are created and lines are drawn. With only 6 hours to transform their canvases into warriors, the artists begin to feel the heat.
09/06/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E4
Elimination Tattoo: 2-On-1 Shoulder Armor - Part I
Elimination Tattoo: 2-On-1 Shoulder Armor - Part I
It’s double elimination day as the artists must transform human canvases into warriors by tattooing shoulder armor.
09/06/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E4
Elimination Tattoo: 2-On-1 Shoulder Armor - Part III
Elimination Tattoo: 2-On-1 Shoulder Armor - Part III
Sketchy and Eric deal with an opinionated human canvas who won’t budge one bit with his ridiculous requests for his armor tattoo. Boneface lets his teammate take the wheel in designing.
09/06/2016
02:49
Ink MasterS8 E4
Face Off Tattoo: Animal Realism - Part II
Face Off Tattoo: Animal Realism - Part II
Texture is the name of the game as a double elimination is at stake. The ladies feel confident Dave has no chance against Nate Beavers and had better pack his bags. The judges make early predictions.
09/13/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E4
Face Off Tattoo: Animal Realism - Part I
Face Off Tattoo: Animal Realism - Part I
Feelings are put aside as teammates go against one another in a face off. With the challenge being animal realism, Sirvone takes on John Collins while Nate battles Dave.
09/13/2016
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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
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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
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Ink MasterS8 E5
Flash Challenge: Work Of Spark - Part II
Flash Challenge: Work Of Spark - Part II
Frustration builds up as the artists burn their fingers trying to sear in solid lines in their underwater marine life designs. Nikki’s patience with the challenge starts to wear thin.
09/13/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E5
Flash Challenge: Work Of Spark - Part I
Flash Challenge: Work Of Spark - Part I
The artists are shocked to hear to hear that they must use hot wires to burn designs of underwater marine life onto delicate canvases – with only five hours on the clock.
09/13/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E5
Flash Challenge: Work Of Spark - Part III
Flash Challenge: Work Of Spark - Part III
Kevin nails down a clever technique using his hot wires and impresses the other artists with a beautifully-drawn hammerhead shark. The judges begin to critique the artists’ work at last.
09/13/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E5
Flash Challenge: Work Of Spark - Part IV
Flash Challenge: Work Of Spark - Part IV
Oliver, Dave, and Chris steamroll through the artists as they judge rest of the critiques of the underwater marine life designs using electricity. A few artists escape the brutal comments.
09/13/2016
03:11
Ink MasterS8 E5
Elimination Tattoo: Watercolor - Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Watercolor - Part II
Sirvone struggles with a squirmy canvas as he tries to ink his watercolor tattoo. Chris and Oliver make some early predictions about Tito and Kevin as the final hour draws upon them.
09/20/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E5
Elimination Tattoo: Watercolor - Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Watercolor - Part I
Team Nuñez comes off a brutal flash challenge and jumps headfirst into a watercolor elimination tattoo. As the inking begins, Boneface tells Sketchy that Kevin’s skull picks deliberately “blessed” the ladies.
09/20/2016
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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
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02:58
Ink MasterS8 E6
Flash Challenge: Sticky Situation - Part II
Flash Challenge: Sticky Situation - Part II
Gian takes a clever route to make sure his tape design’s lines are on point – and it blows the other artists away. Mike befriends the ladies of the group and gets a few pointers from them.
09/20/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E6
Flash Challenge: Sticky Situation - Part I
Flash Challenge: Sticky Situation - Part I
The artists from Team Peck are given only rolls of brown packing tape and a plexiglass canvas as they are tasked with having to create high-contrast images in five hours.
09/20/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E6
Flash Challenge: Sticky Situation - Part III
Flash Challenge: Sticky Situation - Part III
The judges look for contrast as they nitpick ever piece of tape stuck to the plexiglass canvases. Ryan draws big praise while Nate leaves the judges unimpressed.
09/20/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E6
Elimination Tattoo: Outer Space - Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Outer Space - Part I
It’s launch time as the artists have 6 hours have showcase contrast by inking outer space tattoos. Ryan turns things around with a supposedly hard canvas. The boys question Gian’s tattooing strategy.
09/27/2016
02:11
Ink MasterS8 E6
Elimination Tattoo: Outer Space - Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Outer Space - Part II
Gian’s skull pick takes its toll on Gia as she struggles with a blocky design on a sensitive part of the body. Oliver walks over to Matt and offers some crucial tips as he sweats bullets.
09/27/2016
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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.
09/28/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E7
Flash Challenge: Smoking Scar Cover Up - Part II
Flash Challenge: Smoking Scar Cover Up - Part II
Thanks to Gia, Team Peck takes a different approach for the skull pick when deciding the fates of the artists in Team Nuñez.
09/27/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E7
Flash Challenge: Smoking Scar Cover Up - Part IV
Flash Challenge: Smoking Scar Cover Up - Part IV
The human canvases with smoking scars are delighted when they check out their completed tattoos at last. Oliver, Chris, and Dave critique each piece from Team Nuñez, focusing on artistry.
09/27/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E7
Flash Challenge: Smoking Scar Cover Up - Part I
Flash Challenge: Smoking Scar Cover Up - Part I
Team Nuñez is up for elimination this week as the artists are tested on artistry and are tasked with having to cover up canvases who have permanent scars from smoking.
09/27/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E7
Flash Challenge: Smoking Scar Cover Up - Part III
Flash Challenge: Smoking Scar Cover Up - Part III
Sketch and Eric both start to worry as their canvases shows signs of tapping out with each drop of ink. Tito tries to convince his canvas to change his concept to something more powerful.
09/27/2016
02:42
Ink MasterS8 E7
Elimination Tattoo: New School Landmarks - Part II
Elimination Tattoo: New School Landmarks - Part II
The new school landmark challenge shakes up the artists: Eric can’t pull a straight line to save his life while Nikki’s design has the judges puzzled.
10/04/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E7
Elimination Tattoo: New School Landmarks - Part I
Elimination Tattoo: New School Landmarks - Part I
Nikki starts to doubt her new school landmark design before she even puts ink on her canvas. Chris Nuñez offers some wise words do his team as they compose their ideas.
10/04/2016
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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
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Ink MasterS8 E8
Flash Challenge: Bent Out Of Shape - Part I
Flash Challenge: Bent Out Of Shape - Part I
Team Peck’s ingenuity is tested as the artists are given five hours to bend and connect metal rods to create dynamic structures out of nothing but lines.
10/04/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E8
Flash Challenge: Bent Out Of Shape - Part III
Flash Challenge: Bent Out Of Shape - Part III
The judges begin their critiques of the metal rod sculptures. Competition is stiff, but only one pair of artists will win the flash challenge.
10/04/2016
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02:29
Ink MasterS8 E8
Flash Challenge: Bent Out Of Shape - Part II
Flash Challenge: Bent Out Of Shape - Part II
Sketchy strolls on over to Team Peck and starts to offer tips to the guys to help make sure a woman does not win the flash challenge. Ryan and Gia come up with an ingenious design accent.
10/04/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E8
Elimination Tattoo: Pin Up My Partner - Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Pin Up My Partner - Part I
The artists in Team Peck fight for a spot in the team’s top five with a pin-up tattoo challenge.
10/11/2016
02:56
Ink MasterS8 E8
Elimination Tattoo: Pin Up My Partner - Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Pin Up My Partner - Part II
Gian navigates his way across older skin with a tough canvas as Eric questions Nate’s pin-up tattoo design. Meanwhile, Oliver offers Gia some helpful tips.
10/11/2016
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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
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02:54
Ink MasterS8 E9
Elimination Tattoo: Brains On Brains On Brains - Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Brains On Brains On Brains - Part I
All of the artists jump straight into the next Elimination Tattoo, being tested on adaptability and tasked with tattooing 6-hour head tattoos: one for each side of the head of their canvas.
10/11/2016
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03:29
Ink MasterS8 E9
Elimination Tattoo: Brains On Brains On Brains - Part III
Elimination Tattoo: Brains On Brains On Brains - Part III
The tattoo machines are buzzing as the challenge on adaptability kicks off. While the artists carefully lay down the ink on their canvases skulls, the judges whisper early predictions to one another.
10/11/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E9
Elimination Tattoo: Brains On Brains On Brains - Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Brains On Brains On Brains - Part II
Gian and Kelly negotiate on their skull pick strategy as the other artists wait anxiously for their fates to be revealed. Is there really an “easy” head tattoo?
10/11/2016
02:33
Ink MasterS8 E9
Elimination Tattoo Day 2: Brains On Brains On Brains - Part I
Elimination Tattoo Day 2: Brains On Brains On Brains - Part I
Day 2 of the head tattoo challenge begins and the canvas that Kevin was supposed to finish off calls it quits as Kelly’s ink was too much for her. The judges will not forget that.
10/18/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E9
Elimination Tattoo Day 2: Brains On Brains On Brains - Part II
Elimination Tattoo Day 2: Brains On Brains On Brains - Part II
Eric and Ryan get bold and decide to go head-to-head, finishing off each other’s head tattoos. Nikki thinks Sketchy’s script tattoo is his ticket home.
10/18/2016
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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
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02:28
Ink MasterS8 E10
Flash Challenge: Dodge Sharpie Car - Part II
Flash Challenge: Dodge Sharpie Car - Part II
Ryan takes the lead in Team Peck while her teammate Nate has his suggestions ignored. Sketchy questions his team’s choice of concept, desperately seeking a flash challenge win.
10/18/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E10
Flash Challenge: Dodge Sharpie Car - Part I
Flash Challenge: Dodge Sharpie Car - Part I
Armed with 1,000 permanent markers and just 6 hours to spare, Team Peck and Team Nuñez face off in a detail challenge where they must draw designs on Dodge Chargers.
10/18/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E10
Flash Challenge: Dodge Sharpie Car - Part III
Flash Challenge: Dodge Sharpie Car - Part III
Chris, Dave, and Oliver get up close and personal with the Dodge Charger cars, inspecting every inch of detail in Team Peck and Team Nuñez’s designs – and declaring a winner.
10/18/2016
02:08
Ink MasterS8 E10
Elimination Tattoo: Hour Glass - Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Hour Glass - Part II
Sketchy struggles with an absolute nightmare of a concept, inking away the best hour glass tattoo he can. Boneface believes Eric just tattooed his last piece in the competition.
10/25/2016
02:40
Ink MasterS8 E10
Elimination Tattoo: Hour Glass - Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Hour Glass - Part I
Chris Nuñez offers some advice to Kevin for his hour glass tattoo – but knows the stubborn artist won’t listen. Stuck with a cold and a bad tattoo placement, Eric fights an uphill battle.
10/25/2016
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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
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02:19
Ink MasterS8 E11
Flash Challenge: Palm Tattoos - Part II
Flash Challenge: Palm Tattoos - Part II
The incredibly difficult palm tattoo challenge begins as the artist try to negotiate simpler and less intense designs with their canvases. The girls swap tips and the tattooing begins.
10/25/2016
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03:26
Ink MasterS8 E11
Flash Challenge: Palm Tattoos - Part III
Flash Challenge: Palm Tattoos - Part III
Buckle up, the palm tattoo critiques begin: Sketchy gets absolutely slaughtered while Kelly gets applauded for her efforts.
10/25/2016
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02:32
Ink MasterS8 E11
Flash Challenge: Palm Tattoos - Part I
Flash Challenge: Palm Tattoos - Part I
Palm tattoos are all the rage this week as the artists must ink technically flawless designs onto their canvases. Did we mention it’s one of the most excruciatingly painful areas to tattoo?
10/25/2016
02:16
Ink MasterS8 E11
Elimination Tattoo: Tramp Stamp Cover Ups - Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Tramp Stamp Cover Ups - Part II
Gian flourishes with an open-minded canvas as Kelly doubts his approach. The judges worry that boneface is hanging by a thread with his silver surfer tattoo.
11/01/2016
02:11
Ink MasterS8 E11
Elimination Tattoo: Tramp Stamp Cover Ups - Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Tramp Stamp Cover Ups - Part I
The artists help canvases cover up tattoos that they regret with only 6 hours on the clock. Boneface struggles with inking a silver surfer tattoo while Kevin feels right at home with his design.
11/01/2016
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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
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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
02:35
Ink MasterS8 E12
Gian Karle Cruz: "If I were not me I'd be shooting at me"
Gian Karle Cruz: "If I were not me I'd be shooting at me"
Not only has Gian never been voted to the bottom three on an Elimination Tattoo, he’s also been one of the craftiest competitors we’ve seen yet. What’s he got up his sleeve for the rest of the competition?
11/01/2016
01:57
Ink MasterS8 E12
Kelly Doty: "Chris Nuñez scares the crap out of me"
Kelly Doty: "Chris Nuñez scares the crap out of me"
A beacon of consistency in the show, Kelly Doty shares her thoughts on the competition so far and how it feels to be on Chris Nuñez’s team. Scary, perhaps?
11/01/2016
02:39
Ink MasterS8 E12
Nate: “The biggest problem for me here is just timing”
Nate: “The biggest problem for me here is just timing”
A veteran in the tattoo industry, Nate has phenomenal skills but says time limits impair his artist capabilities. A top 6 contender, he has started to catch on to the female alliance’s strategy.
11/08/2016
02:50
Ink MasterS8 E12
Ryan: "I definitely didn't come to be in second place"
Ryan: "I definitely didn't come to be in second place"
The female alliance has been big talk this season, so Dave sits with Ryan Ashley to find out more about the ladies’ plans, and where she sees the competition heading.
11/08/2016
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02:46
Ink MasterS8 E13
Flash Challenge: Another Brick In The Wall - Part I
Flash Challenge: Another Brick In The Wall - Part I
It’s heavy lifting this week as the artists must place colored concrete bricks one on top of the next, using their colors to create enormous images. Careful guys, one misplaced brick could destroy everything.
11/08/2016
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02:27
Ink MasterS8 E13
Flash Challenge: Another Brick In The Wall - Part III
Flash Challenge: Another Brick In The Wall - Part III
Dave, Oliver, and Chris evaluate the massive images the pairs of artists came up with by stacking hundreds of colored bricks. One team uses all six colors and impresses the judges.
11/08/2016
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02:14
Ink MasterS8 E13
Flash Challenge: Another Brick In The Wall - Part II
Flash Challenge: Another Brick In The Wall - Part II
As brick after brick is placed, Gian and Nikki notice that Nate and Kevin are doing the exact same concept as them. Face off battle, anyone?
11/08/2016
02:49
Ink MasterS8 E13
Elimination Tattoo: Toddler Portraits - Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Toddler Portraits - Part II
Kevin foregoes useful advice from Chris Nuñez and goes full color portrait with his design. The judges make early predictions as the last 3 hours of inking comes to a close.
11/15/2016
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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
02:16
Ink MasterS8 E13
Elimination Tattoo: Toddler Portraits - Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Toddler Portraits - Part I
With the stencils on and the tattooing machines buzzing, the ultimate test of accuracy begins: toddler portraits. Nate feels confident no one can come close to his skill during the challenge.
11/15/2016
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02:56
Ink MasterS8 E14
Elimination Tattoo: "Make Me A Cyborg" - Part II
Elimination Tattoo: "Make Me A Cyborg" - Part II
It’s Team Peck Vs. Team Nuñez once again as the artists listen to all of the twists in this intense elimination tattoo testing consistency. One team gets lucky enough to pick their canvas.
11/15/2016
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02:10
Ink MasterS8 E14
Elimination Tattoo: "Make Me A Cyborg" - Part III
Elimination Tattoo: "Make Me A Cyborg" - Part III
Ryan feels torn between picking a better canvas for her team and helping out the ladies on Team Nuñez. The judges meet with their teams as stencils are drawn and the strategies are crafted.
11/15/2016
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02:23
Ink MasterS8 E14
Elimination Tattoo: "Make Me A Cyborg" - Part IV
Elimination Tattoo: "Make Me A Cyborg" - Part IV
Nate, Ryan, and Gian struggle with tattooing simultaneously with three body parts getting inked at once. Chris worries that Nikki and Kelly did not follow his advice and have jacked up their design.
11/15/2016
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02:34
Ink MasterS8 E14
Elimination Tattoo: "Make Me A Cyborg" - Part I
Elimination Tattoo: "Make Me A Cyborg" - Part I
The legendary Chris Garver joins the judges this week as the final five artists are tested on their consistency, having to transform their canvases into cyborgs with ink.
11/15/2016
01:59
Ink MasterS8 E14
Weakest Link Face Off - Part I
Weakest Link Face Off - Part I
It’s the worst day for Chris Nuñez as a coach and the toughest day for him as a judge when two of his favorite artists from his team face off: Nikki Simpson and Kelly Doty. Who will ink a better gypsy tattoo?
11/22/2016
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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
02:22
Ink MasterS8 E14
Weakest Link Face Off - Part II
Weakest Link Face Off - Part II
As Kelly and Nikki face off inking gypsy girl tattoos, the judges look on at this nail-biter of a face off to see who has an edge. Even the artists know this is too close to call as everyone’s starts to sweat bullets.
11/22/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E15
Elimination Tattoo: Turn The Tables Tattoo Marathon - Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Turn The Tables Tattoo Marathon - Part I
Ryan, Kelly, Gian, and Nate get thrown into the fire with a 15-hour tattoo marathon, judging them on the styles they never inked so far in the competition. Who will survive this day-by-day madness?
11/22/2016
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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
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Ink MasterS8 E15
Elimination Tattoo: Turn The Tables Tattoo Marathon - Part III
Elimination Tattoo: Turn The Tables Tattoo Marathon - Part III
Day 1 of the Tattoo Marathon kicks off as Kelly gets to work on a peacock tattoo while the artists from Team Peck ink medusas. Gian prays he gets the first seat in the finale after it’s all said and done.
11/22/2016
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Ink MasterS8 E15
Elimination Tattoo: Turn The Tables Tattoo Marathon - Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Turn The Tables Tattoo Marathon - Part II
Gian, Ryan, and Nate get a word from Oliver on how to ink their medusa tattoos while Nuñez sits down with Kelly to push her to go show no mercy. Who will be the weakest link on Day 1?
11/22/2016
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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
02:09
Ink MasterS8 E15
Elimination Tattoo: Tattoo Marathon - Newschool Landmarks: Part II
Elimination Tattoo: Tattoo Marathon - Newschool Landmarks: Part II
While Gian welcomes advice from Kelly and Ryan as he inks his new school landmark tattoo, Nate brushes off their words of wisdom. The challenge for a final spot in the finale comes to a close.
11/29/2016
01:15
Ink MasterS8 E15
Elimination Tattoo: Tattoo Marathon - Newschool Landmarks: Part I
Elimination Tattoo: Tattoo Marathon - Newschool Landmarks: Part I
With only one spot left in the live finale, Gian and Nate go head-to-head, tasked with tattooing new school landmarks. One final tattoo, tons of pressure.
11/29/2016
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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
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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
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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
01:45
Ink MasterS8 E16
Welcome To The Ink Master Season 8 Live Finale
Welcome To The Ink Master Season 8 Live Finale
Dave gives the fans an epic entrance to the biggest Ink Master live finale to date! With this kind of an opening, let's just say...you're hooked.
12/06/2016
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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
01:08
Ink MasterS8 E16
The Live Tattoos Are Revealed!
The Live Tattoos Are Revealed!
Ryan, Gian, and Kelly tattooed live for hours, inking their last pieces of the season with styles chosen by the fans. How did they come out?
12/07/2016
02:23
Ink MasterS8 E16
Gian's 24-Hour Master Canvas Is A Dazzling Watercolor Tattoo
Gian's 24-Hour Master Canvas Is A Dazzling Watercolor Tattoo
Gian certainly had problems with watercolor tattoos in the past, but this time he came out swinging with a massive chest piece that had the judges acknowledging his talent with ink.
12/07/2016
00:56
Ink MasterS8 E16
Mike McAskill - Part Of The Female Alliance?
Mike McAskill - Part Of The Female Alliance?
When it came to the Female Alliance Vs. the men of the house, Mike says he didn’t take a side. Sketchy, on the other hand, begs to differ.
12/07/2016
01:05
Ink MasterS8 E16
Does Boneface Regret His Personal Attack On Nikki?
Does Boneface Regret His Personal Attack On Nikki?
When Boneface hurled a vicious insult at Nikki this season, we all were left in shock. Does the artist regret his harsh words after all was said and done?
12/07/2016
02:38
Ink MasterS8 E16
Ryan's 24-Hour Master Canvas Is One Mean New School Tattoo
Ryan's 24-Hour Master Canvas Is One Mean New School Tattoo
Ryan’s 24-hour master canvas was certainly not what she was used to – but boy oh boy did she deliver one phenomenal chest piece!
12/07/2016
00:59
Ink MasterS8 E16
The Journey Comes To An End As Ryan Ashley Is Named ‘Ink Master’
The Journey Comes To An End As Ryan Ashley Is Named ‘Ink Master’
Beating out 29 other artists in the competition and overcoming every obstacle in her way, Ryan Ashley is officially crowned as the first female ‘Ink Master’. Congrats, Ryan!
12/07/2016
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
08/22/2016
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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.
08/22/2016
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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.
08/22/2016
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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.
08/22/2016
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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.
08/22/2016
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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.
08/22/2016
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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.
08/22/2016
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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.
08/22/2016
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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.
08/22/2016
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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.
08/22/2016
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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.
08/22/2016
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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".
08/22/2016
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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.
08/22/2016
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Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Anwon “Boneface” Johnson
Meet The New Artist: Anwon “Boneface” Johnson
Anwon “Boneface” Johnson started tattooing with a homemade machine but worked his way up through the ranks and has come to prove that he indeed can be "Ink Master."
08/22/2016
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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.
08/22/2016
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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.
08/22/2016
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Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: “Tuff Tito” Velez
Meet The New Artist: “Tuff Tito” Velez
Tattooing is life for “Tuff Tito” Velez, and after twenty years of experience he feels that he can never stop learning on his path to mastery.
08/23/2016
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Meet Team Cleen
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Ink MasterS11 E1
Meet Team Christian
Meet Team Christian
The artists behind Coach Christian Buckingham weigh in on how their tattoo styles could give them the upper hand in the Grudge Match.
08/29/2018
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Ink MasterS5
Top 5 Moments: #5 - Guest Judges Panel
Top 5 Moments: #5 - Guest Judges Panel
As if getting judged by Dave, Chris, and Oliver wasn’t gut-wrenching enough, the artists braced themselves for an onslaught of critiques when three guest judges were brought in.
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Flash Challenge: Corona Find Your Beach: Part II
Flash Challenge: Corona Find Your Beach: Part II
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