Ink Master

Eliminated Artist Interview: Refusing to Play It Safe

Season 12 E 12 • 08/28/2019

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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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.
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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.
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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
Ink MasterS12 E11

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

Eliminated Artist Interview: Refusing to Play It Safe
Ink MasterS12 E12

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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Eliminated Artist Interview: "We All Just Want to Get There"
Ink MasterS12 E13

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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Eliminated Artist Interview: The Danger of Letting the Canvas Run the Show
Ink MasterS12 E14

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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Eliminated Artist Interview: It Was Still Pretty Cool Being in the Final Four
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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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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.
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Eliminated Artist Interview: Can't Always Give the Canvas What It Wants
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The latest eliminated artist stands by their tattoo despite barely finishing in time and says they're leaving a better artist than when they started.
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