Ink Master

Meet Thomas "TJ Hal" Halvorsen

Season 2 • 03/04/2022

Florida artist Thomas "TJ Hal" Halvorsen credits his military background for the precision and discipline he brings to tattooing.

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Interview
01:01

Meet Jesse Smith
Ink MasterS2

Artist Jesse Smith describes the stakes of making a high-profile mistake on national TV and the skills an Ink Master should possess.
03/04/2022
Interview
00:48

Meet Kat "Tatu Baby"
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Miami artist Kat "Tatu Baby" discusses the qualities of an Ink Master and explains why earning the title is so important to her.
03/04/2022
Interview
00:58

Meet Ron Givens
Ink MasterS2

Ron Givens explains why there's no skating by on Ink Master and talks about the racism he's faced as a black tattoo artist.
03/04/2022
Interview
00:46

Meet Lalo Yunda
Ink MasterS2

Colombian artist Lalo Yunda says his laid-back attitude shouldn't mask the fact that he's a well-rounded artist who's in the competition to win it all.
03/04/2022
Interview
00:55

Meet Mark Matthews
Ink MasterS2

Mark Matthews explains how his background in MMA prepared him for the pressure of Ink Master and proudly declares himself the best tattoo artist America just hasn't heard of yet.
03/04/2022
Interview
00:34

Meet Little Mike
Ink MasterS2

Little Mike talks about always being underestimated because of his size and explains why that's a mistake.
03/04/2022
Interview
01:02

Meet Sarah Miller
Ink MasterS2

Pittsburgh artist Sarah Miller explains why seeing strong work from her competitors only pushes her to excel even more and discusses sexism in the male-dominated tattoo industry.
03/04/2022
Interview
00:38

Meet Sebastian Murphy
Ink MasterS2

Detroit artist Sebastian Murphy knows he's talented, but he's got a short fuse when dealing with other people.
03/04/2022
Interview
00:48

Meet Steve Tefft
Ink MasterS2

Rhode Island artist Steve Tefft explains how he went from scratching tattoos out of his house to working professionally for 17 years.
03/04/2022
Interview
00:40

Meet Kay Kutta
Ink MasterS2

Even though he has the least amount of professional experience among the contestants, Kay Kutta has thick skin and isn't about to take any grief from anyone.
03/04/2022
00:45

Meet Thomas "TJ Hal" Halvorsen
Ink MasterS2

Florida artist Thomas "TJ Hal" Halvorsen credits his military background for the precision and discipline he brings to tattooing.
03/04/2022
Interview
00:44

Meet "Big Daddy" Tray Benham
Ink MasterS2

With 20 years' experience, "Big Daddy" Tray Benham thinks his cool head, clean linework and versatile style will enable him to dominate the competition.
03/04/2022
Highlight
02:27

Winning Moment: Laura Marie
Ink MasterS12

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

Winning Moment: Tony Medellin and Cleen Rock One
Ink MasterS11

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

Winning Moment: Old Town Ink
Ink MasterS9

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

Winning Moment: Joshua Payne
Ink MasterS10

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
Exclusive
01:20

Meet the Master: Ryan Ashley
Ink MasterS8

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
Exclusive
01:22

Meet the Master: Dave Kruseman
Ink MasterS6

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
Exclusive
01:41

Meet the Master: Jason Clay Dunn
Ink MasterS5

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
Exclusive
01:08

Meet the Master: Anthony Michaels
Ink MasterS7

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
Exclusive
02:03

Meet the Host: Joel Madden
Ink MasterS14

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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