Ink Master

Meet the Judges: How I Got Into Tattoos

Season 14 • 08/26/2022

Nikko Hurtado, Ryan Ashley and Ami James share what inspired them to join the world of tattooing, ranging from a desire to celebrate the human body as a canvas to "the cool factor."

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Interview
00:44

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Highlight
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Winning Moment: Laura Marie

Laura Marie's bold, saturated Japanese tattoo bowls over the judges and helps her become the second female Ink Master in the show's history.
08/19/2022
Highlight
05:10

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Winning Moment: Tony Medellin and Cleen Rock One

Underdog Tony Medellin and his coach Cleen Rock One, an unstoppable Grudge Match tag team, are named the victors of Season 11.
08/19/2022
Highlight
02:56

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Winning Moment: Old Town Ink

After a unanimous vote from the judges, Old Town Ink is crowned Master Shop during the Season 9 live finale.
08/19/2022
Highlight
01:46

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Winning Moment: Joshua Payne

Joshua endures an epic finale battle, and the crowd goes wild as his expertly saturated tattoo wins him the title of Season 10's Ink Master.
08/19/2022
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01:20

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Meet the Master: Ryan Ashley

Ryan Ashley left behind a career in fashion to specialize in intricate black and gray tattooing -- and she's determined to defeat industry stereotypes and represent women inkers.
08/19/2022
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01:22

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Meet the Master: Dave Kruseman

Dave Kruseman and his apprentice Duffy Fortner have one thing in common: They won't let their American traditional or floral, feminine tattoo styles limit them.
08/19/2022
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01:41

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Meet the Master: Jason Clay Dunn

Jason Clay Dunn's career hits a roadblock when his portraiture sent him home on Season 3, but he's ready to redeem himself against his rival Joshua Hibbard.
08/19/2022
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01:08

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Meet the Master: Anthony Michaels

Anthony explains how the disciplined, nothing-but-net attitude he learned while playing semi-professional basketball will serve him well in the race to become Ink Master.
08/19/2022
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02:03

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Meet the Host: Joel Madden

Good Charlotte front man and tattoo superfan Joel Madden teases his hosting style and reveals what makes the Season 14 competition so unique.
08/24/2022
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03:56

Ink MasterS14
Meet the Judges: How I Got Into Tattoos

Nikko Hurtado, Ryan Ashley and Ami James share what inspired them to join the world of tattooing, ranging from a desire to celebrate the human body as a canvas to "the cool factor."
08/26/2022
Interview
01:19

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Meet the Judges: Tattoo Love

Season 14 Ink Master judges Ami James, Ryan Ashley and Nikko Hurtado discuss the unique, therapeutic nature of tattoos that keeps them passionate about the art form.
09/02/2022
Exclusive
06:52

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Host and Judges React to Tattoos

Joel Madden, Ryan Ashley, Ami James and Nikko Hurtado weigh in on tattoos from past seasons, including a failed cover-up, misplaced mermaid and painful-looking armpit tat.
09/06/2022
Exclusive
01:35

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Ryan Ashley on Being the First Female Winner

After making history as the first woman to win Ink Master in 2016, Ryan Ashley talks about the talented women preceding her season and supporting all tattoo artists in the industry.
09/07/2022
Interview
13:10

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No More Ink: Episode 1401

Chris Shockley looks back on some hard lessons from his first season on the show, explains why he wanted to come back and talks about finding his place in the tattoo industry.
09/08/2022
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03:16

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Meet the Judges: Picking a Winner

Ami James, Nikko Hurtado and Ryan Ashley discuss what it takes to win Ink Master, from showing versatility and having a flair for originality to accepting constructive criticism.
09/08/2022
Interview
17:16

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No More Ink: Episode 1402

Deanna explains how her fine art background served as both a strength and weakness in the competition and talks about creating a safe environment for women at her tattoo shop.
09/08/2022
Interview
14:10

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No More Ink: Episode 1403

Hiram Casas discusses his first season, how it felt to return to the competition, the unique tattoo culture in his native Cuba, the artwork that got him eliminated and more.
09/16/2022
Interview
17:59

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No More Ink: Episode 1405, Pt. 1

Holli Marie talks about how her career has changed since her first appearance on the show, gaining Creepy Jason's respect, her least favorite body part to ink and going out on a good tattoo.
10/03/2022
Interview
17:06

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No More Ink: Episode 1405, Pt. 2

Steve Tefft discusses the changes between his time on Season 2 and Season 14, what it was like to compete against other Ink Master winners, his hopes for his career going forward and more.
10/03/2022
Interview
17:03

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No More Ink: Episode 1406

Pon chats about facing backlash after competing on Ink Master: Battle of the Sexes, his eagerness to return to the show, evolving his tattooing style and more.
10/10/2022
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