Ink Master

Eliminated Artist Interview: The Pressure Was Too Much

Season 12 E 9 • 08/07/2019

The latest eliminated artist looks back at their downfall in the competition, lessons they learned along the way and their newfound confidence.

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Ink MasterS11 E14
Eliminated Artist Interview: The Tattoo Just Fell a Little Bit Short

The latest artist to go home reflects on her personal growth throughout the competition despite falling short so close to the finale.
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Eliminated Artist Interview: Leaving with a Head Held Very High

The last artist eliminated before the finale can’t deny the flaws in his work but takes comfort in knowing he’s grown as an artist throughout the competition.
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Ink MasterS12 E1
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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Ink MasterS12 E2
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
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Ink MasterS12 E3
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
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02:09

Ink MasterS12 E4
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
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Ink MasterS12 E5
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
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02:03

Ink MasterS12 E6
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

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

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

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

The latest eliminated artist defends the tattoo that sent them home and reflects on their highs and lows in the competition.
08/14/2019
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02:33

Ink MasterS12 E11
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
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02:25

Ink MasterS12 E12
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
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02:12

Ink MasterS12 E13
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
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03:06

Ink MasterS12 E14
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
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02:53

Ink MasterS12 E15
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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06:47

Ink MasterS13
Meet the Cast of Ink Master: Turf War

The judges reveal what's new on Season 13 of Ink Master, and the competitors share why their home regions have made them the better tattoo artists.
11/24/2019
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03:06

Ink MasterS13
Meet the South

Jason Elliott, Money Mike Thornton, Nychelle Elise, Patrick Flynn and Jordi Pla rep the South and are determined to prove their doubters wrong by winning the $100,000 prize.
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Ink MasterS13
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Team East members Jessa Bigelow, K Lenore Siner, Emac, Drew Hicks and Jimmy Snaz talk about representing their home states and their journeys to becoming tattoo artists.
12/22/2019
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02:59

Ink MasterS13
Meet the West

Team West's Angel Rose, Bob Jones, Raul Ugarte, Hiram Casas and Arlene Salinas are all about teamwork and bank on their abilities to pinpoint their opponents' weaknesses.
12/22/2019
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