Ink Master

Eliminated Artist Interview: Not Having Enough Time to Excel

Season 12 E 6 • 07/17/2019

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.

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Eliminated Artist Interview: Choosing to Close Shop
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Eliminated Artist Interview - Coming Up Short
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Eliminated Artist Interview: If It Hadn't Been the Shin
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After seeing his journey on Ink Master end sooner than expected, the most recently eliminated artist blames placement for his dismissal.
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Eliminated Artist Interview: Staying Human
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After feeling betrayed by criticism, the most recently eliminated artist takes pride in being honest and kind during the competition.
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Eliminated Artist Interview: Not Having Enough Time to Excel
Ink MasterS12 E6

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
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Eliminated Artist Interview: Not a Place for a Nice Guy
Ink MasterS12 E7

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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Eliminated Artist Interview: This Isn't the End
Ink MasterS12 E8

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
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02:06

Eliminated Artist Interview: The Pressure Was Too Much
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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
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Eliminated Artist Interview: This Is Still an Awesome Tattoo
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The latest eliminated artist defends the tattoo that sent them home and reflects on their highs and lows in the competition.
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Eliminated Artist Interview: The Devil Is in the Details
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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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Eliminated Artist Interview: Refusing to Play It Safe
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The most recently eliminated artist touts their versatility, disagrees with the judges' decision and calls out other competitors for staying in their comfort zones.
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Eliminated Artist Interview: "We All Just Want to Get There"
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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.
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Eliminated Artist Interview: The Danger of Letting the Canvas Run the Show
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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.
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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.
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