Ink Master

Eliminated Artist Interview: Composed and Exposed

Season 6 E 8 • 08/19/2015

Big Ceeze admits he didn't quite meet the week's challenge, and though he feels he has more talent to show, he's looking forward to heading home and reuniting with his family.

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