Ink Master
What Inspires Tattoo Artists?
Season 5 • 08/19/2014
From artsy parents to doing graffiti in their spare time, every tattoo artist has inspiration for their art. Sometimes, the best inspiration is the personal connection with clients.

Watching

Interview
01:23
Ink MasterS5 E1
Eliminated Artist Interview: Inking With The Enemy
Eliminated Artist Interview: Inking With The Enemy
Caroline entered Ink Master to finally put an end to her coworker Julia's constant efforts to one up her. Unfortunately, this vengeful veteran's period of redemption was short-lived.
09/09/2014
Interview
01:22
Ink MasterS5 E2
Eliminated Artist Interview: Pin Up Pitfalls
Eliminated Artist Interview: Pin Up Pitfalls
LT came in to the competition guns blazing: young, brash, and focused on beating his rival, Ty'Esha. See what his thoughts are on his elimination.
09/09/2014
Interview
02:07
Ink MasterS5 E3
Eliminated Artist Interview: Head To Headache
Eliminated Artist Interview: Head To Headache
Jayvo may have lost a spot in the competition, but he finally gained back a brother.
09/16/2014
Interview
01:29
Ink MasterS5 E4
Eliminated Artist Interview: Geishas Gone Wrong
Eliminated Artist Interview: Geishas Gone Wrong
Tim knows that art is a constant progression – so he will always this competition’s experience with him wherever he goes.
09/23/2014
Interview
01:29
Ink MasterS5 E5
Eliminated Artist Interview: Glass On Blast
Eliminated Artist Interview: Glass On Blast
Even though Ryan feels blindsided by his elimination, he believes that this entire competition has made him not only a better artist, but a better person.
09/30/2014
Interview
01:47
Ink MasterS5 E6
Eliminated Artist Interview: Cheek To Cheek
Eliminated Artist Interview: Cheek To Cheek
Robbie was beat at his very own specialty: new school – but that doesn’t mean his spirit’s broken. He’s going to get his art chops up, keep drawing, keep tattooing, and keep growing.
10/07/2014
Interview
01:37
Ink MasterS5 E7
Eliminated Artist Interview: Three's A Crowd
Eliminated Artist Interview: Three's A Crowd
Ty'Esha did beat her rival, LT, but she made a new one: Emily. She is determined to find Emily outside of the competition one day and beat her one-on-one.
10/14/2014
Interview
01:41
Ink MasterS5 E8
Eliminated Artist Interview: Ink My Oosik
Eliminated Artist Interview: Ink My Oosik
Angel had a tough biomechanical piece to do, and the episode was even more intense when Julia mouthed off on her canvas – but alas, he was the one sent home for his artwork.
10/21/2014
Interview
01:48
Ink MasterS5 E9
Eliminated Artist Interview: Virgin Blood
Eliminated Artist Interview: Virgin Blood
Julia was sent home for her interlocking forearm tattoo, but she’s going to take everything from this competition and use it to make her tattoos better, her career better, and her life better.
10/28/2014
Interview
01:26
Ink MasterS5 E10
Eliminated Artist Interview: Cold Blooded
Eliminated Artist Interview: Cold Blooded
Emily fought tooth and nail to stay in the competition, but in the end, her use of gradation left the judges unimpressed and forced to boot her out.
11/04/2014
Interview
01:44
Ink MasterS5 E11
Eliminated Artist Interview: Up In Smoke
Eliminated Artist Interview: Up In Smoke
Despite having the best tattoo of the day, Josh was kicked for violating multiple rules violations. He at least got to prove to Chris Núñez that he can indeed draw.
11/12/2014
Interview
01:34
Ink MasterS5 E12
Eliminated Artist Interview: Heads Will Roll
Eliminated Artist Interview: Heads Will Roll
Don staked his claim in this competition, but as the pressure got intense and he was left competing with the top dogs, he just couldn’t shake off the judges’ critiques.
11/19/2014
Interview
01:28
Ink MasterS5 E13
Eliminated Artist Interview: Painstaking Portraits
Eliminated Artist Interview: Painstaking Portraits
Aaron believes he nailed his portrait tattoo (and that he was stuck with the hardest canvas), but the judges simply didn’t see the quality of precision they were looking for in his tattoo.
11/26/2014
Interview
01:35
Ink MasterS5 E14
Eliminated Artist Interview: Firing Squad
Eliminated Artist Interview: Firing Squad
Cris battled and beat some of the very best artists this season, but when it came to going head-to-head against Mark, he just couldn’t pull another win.
12/03/2014
Interview
01:30
Ink MasterS5 E15
Eliminated Artist Interview: Fight To The Finale
Eliminated Artist Interview: Fight To The Finale
Mark showed a lot of heart in the competition and made a huge comeback, but in the end he just couldn’t snag a spot in the final 3.
12/10/2014
Exclusive
04:56
Ink MasterS5
Meet The Ink Master Rivals
Meet The Ink Master Rivals
Battling brothers, clashing coworkers, and more fierce rivals from all over the tattoo community are taking their beef all the way to the camera to show the world who's the winner on Ink Master Rivals.
07/29/2014
Exclusive
01:50
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Cleen Rock One vs. Tim Lees
Meet Your Rival: Cleen Rock One vs. Tim Lees
Cleen Rock One gave Tim Lees a gig at his shop, but when Tim's work wasn't up to par, Cleen gave him an ultimatum: shape up or ship out. Tim says Cleen just has a God complex.
08/07/2014
Exclusive
01:51
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Erik Siuda Vs. Don Peddicord
Meet Your Rival: Erik Siuda Vs. Don Peddicord
It started with a little smack talking on social media, but now Erik Siuda and Don Peddicord are bringing their beef to the national stage. Time to show up or shut up.
08/07/2014
Exclusive
01:49
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Joshua Hibbard vs. Jason Clay Dunn
Meet Your Rival: Joshua Hibbard vs. Jason Clay Dunn
Joshua Hibbard and Jason Clay Dunn return from season 3 to settle the score once and for all. Josh says he’s better than ever and Jason doesn’t stand a chance, but Jason says he lives for the competition.
08/07/2014
Exclusive
01:44
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Aaron “Is” Michalowski Vs. Emily Elegado
Meet Your Rival: Aaron “Is” Michalowski Vs. Emily Elegado
Realism tattoo artist Emily Elegado is so confident she’ll win the competition that she says the show will be renamed “Ink Mistress”. Aaron Is isn’t impressed and thinks she has another thing coming.
08/07/2014
Exclusive
01:26
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Jayvo Scott Vs. Robbie Ripoll
Meet Your Rival: Jayvo Scott Vs. Robbie Ripoll
Two battling brothers are each in it to win it. Jayvo believes Robbie’s artwork isn’t up to par, while Robbie says Jayvo lives in his shadows – and that’s where he should stay.
08/13/2014
Exclusive
01:31
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: LT Vs. Ty’Esha Reels
Meet Your Rival: LT Vs. Ty’Esha Reels
After a showdown at a tattoo expo where LT emerged as the victor, Ty’Esha wants a second shot to redeem herself. Will she finally prove that her drive and talent make her the better artist?
08/14/2014
Exclusive
01:49
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Mark Longenecker Vs. Ryan Eternal
Meet Your Rival: Mark Longenecker Vs. Ryan Eternal
Mark took Ryan under his wing but was suspicious when he lost a tattoo competition that Ryan was a judge in. Ryan feels that Mark’s work is outdated and is coming for his belt. Mark says “bring it”.
08/14/2014
Exclusive
01:36
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Cris Element vs. Angel Bauta
Meet Your Rival: Cris Element vs. Angel Bauta
After Angel gave Cris a spot in his shop, Cris honed his skills and one day suddenly left – right when Angel was in dire need of his help. A maddened mentor and his protégé prodigy are out to settle the score.
08/14/2014
Exclusive
01:40
Ink MasterS5
Meet Your Rival: Julia Carlson Vs. Caroline Evans
Meet Your Rival: Julia Carlson Vs. Caroline Evans
It’s a vengeful veteran versus a redemptive rookie when Caroline enters the competition with her rival and co-worker, Julia. Caroline wants to put an end to Julia constantly one upping her at last.
08/14/2014
Highlight
01:32
Ink MasterS5
Most Outrageous Tattoos
Most Outrageous Tattoos
Sometimes when you're knee deep in ink you can make some monstrous mistakes. Throughout the years on Ink Master everyone's had their fair share of tatastrophes.
08/19/2014
Highlight
01:52
Ink MasterS5
Most Shocking Twists
Most Shocking Twists
Ink Master is always full of thrilling twists and turns that push artists to compete in ways never dreamed of. Nude canvases? Check. Inking inmates? Check. Scar tattoos? Check.
08/19/2014
Highlight
01:49
Ink MasterS5
What Inspires Tattoo Artists?
What Inspires Tattoo Artists?
From artsy parents to doing graffiti in their spare time, every tattoo artist has inspiration for their art. Sometimes, the best inspiration is the personal connection with clients.
08/19/2014
Exclusive
01:59
Ink MasterS5
The Ink Master Judges Tell All
The Ink Master Judges Tell All
Dave Navarro, Oliver Peck, and Chris Nunez have seen it all in the competition; from skull game strategies to manipulative mind games. What explosive results will the rivalries have on Ink Master this season?
08/25/2014
Highlight
01:31
Ink MasterS5
Tattooing A Billboard In Times Square
Tattooing A Billboard In Times Square
Artists live for a challenge – so when we asked some of the best from around the globe to help tattoo on a gigantic billboard in Times Square, we were left simply amazed. Now that’s some incredible ink!
09/03/2014
Highlight
00:55
Ink MasterS5
The Final 3 Artists Have Arrived
The Final 3 Artists Have Arrived
It all comes down to this: Jason Clay Dunn, Erik Siuda, and Cleen Rock One are heading to the live finale to compete for $100,000 and the title of 'Ink Master'.
12/09/2014
Highlight
02:40
Ink MasterS5
New Year's Ink: Elimination Tattoo - Part IV
New Year's Ink: Elimination Tattoo - Part IV
Al Fliction gets stuck trying to cover up a huge, horrendous tattoo on a human canvas’ head while Josh rolls up his sleeves and tattoos the body part he hates most to ink.
12/23/2014
Highlight
02:24
Ink MasterS5
New Year's Ink: Elimination Tattoo - Part II
New Year's Ink: Elimination Tattoo - Part II
The judges welcome Josh, Gentle Jay, Cee Jay, and Al Fliction back into the competition and drop a bomb: the first elimination tattoo will be cover ups.
12/23/2014
Highlight
02:51
Ink MasterS5
New Year's Ink: Elimination Tattoo - Part I
New Year's Ink: Elimination Tattoo - Part I
When New Year’s canvases want a new start so do Josh Hibbard, Gentle Jay, Al Fliction, and Cee Jay, who arrive to ink and compete for $10k and pride.
12/23/2014
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