Ink Master
Artist Predictions For The Ink Master Season 8 Finale
Season 8 E 16 • 11/29/2016
No one knows you better than your competition – and that’s why we chatted with all of the artists from this season of Ink Master to see who their favorite picks were for the finale.
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Interview
03:38
Ink MasterS8 E1
Eliminated Artists Interview: Weeding Out The Weak
Eliminated Artists Interview: Weeding Out The Weak
The first day of the competition was an absolute massacre: a whopping total of 12 artists were sent home packing after they failed to impress the judges.
08/24/2016
Interview
01:17
Ink MasterS8 E2
Eliminated Artist Interview: The Game Begins
Eliminated Artist Interview: The Game Begins
After judging team back pieces, Chris, Oliver, and Dave had to pick who they thought would go further in the competition between Tito and Carolyn - and eliminated Carolyn in the process.
08/31/2016
Interview
01:29
Ink MasterS8 E3
Eliminated Artist Interview: Ruffled Feathers
Eliminated Artist Interview: Ruffled Feathers
The competition is set up for speed, speed, and more speed – and Geary just couldn’t keep up. Luckily, he’ll remember all the positive things the other artists had to say about him!
09/07/2016
Interview
01:36
Ink MasterS8 E4
Eliminated Artist #1 Interview: Put On Your Armor
Eliminated Artist #1 Interview: Put On Your Armor
It’s rare that an artist leaves the competition on a high note – and that’s just what happened to John Collins when he went up against Sirvone in a face off tattoo challenge.
09/14/2016
Interview
01:44
Ink MasterS8 E4
Eliminated Artist #2 Interview: Put On Your Armor
Eliminated Artist #2 Interview: Put On Your Armor
Dave was put in a tough position facing off against Nate Beaver’s and challenged with inking his specialty. In the end, his tattoo couldn’t stand up to Nate’s flawless work.
09/14/2016
Interview
01:28
Ink MasterS8 E5
Eliminated Artist Interview: Sparks Fly
Eliminated Artist Interview: Sparks Fly
Even though his watercolor tattoo got him eliminated, Sirvone is glad he gave it his all and holds his head high as he heads back home.
09/21/2016
Interview
01:20
Ink MasterS8 E6
Eliminated Artist Interview: Sticky Situation
Eliminated Artist Interview: Sticky Situation
Matt Murray finally started to show a different side of his art - with a cool outer space tattoo - but just couldn’t stack up to the competition when all was said and done.
09/26/2016
Exclusive
01:25
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Matt Murray
Meet The New Artist: Matt Murray
After Matt did an apprenticeship with his twin brother, he got hooked into tattooing, focusing on Victorian era art and influences from his hometown of Salem, Massachusetts.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:08
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Eric Gonzalez
Meet The New Artist: Eric Gonzalez
A lot of people say that Eric Gonzalez’s attention to detail is what makes him an amazing artist. With twenty years of experience, he’s a force to be reckoned with.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:16
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Nate Beavers
Meet The New Artist: Nate Beavers
Veteran tattoo artist Nate Beavers used art to beat his personal demons and now is here to prove his skill against the competition.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:33
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Gia Rose
Meet The New Artist: Gia Rose
The Philadelphia native excels in neo traditional tattooing and is ready to show everyone what she’s made of as an artist.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:20
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Sketchy Lawyer
Meet The New Artist: Sketchy Lawyer
Like his bold art, Sketchy Lawyer is willing to call out others if they their personalities clash.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
02:16
Ink MasterS8
Spotlight: Team Peck
Spotlight: Team Peck
Oliver says he’s got a team with a diverse skillset who will work well together to help each other go as far as possible. Will his mentoring lead them down the path to victory?
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:09
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Carolyn Elaine
Meet The New Artist: Carolyn Elaine
A young art prodigy, Carolyn started drawing tattoos for her friends in high school. Today, she chases the artistry within the ink.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:21
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Sirvone Smith
Meet The New Artist: Sirvone Smith
The super competitive Sirvone Smith lives tattooing and strives to breathe life into all his works of art.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:17
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: John Collins
Meet The New Artist: John Collins
Atlantan John Collins is going to showcase his main tattoo strengths but admits he's got a few tricks up his sleeve to stun the judges.
08/23/2016
Exclusive
02:21
Ink MasterS8
Spotlight: Team Nuñez
Spotlight: Team Nuñez
Chris feels like he’s picked a well-rounded and action-packed crew – and he sees his top five making down to the finale. Will his coaching help his vision come true?
08/23/2016
Exclusive
01:18
Ink MasterS8
Meet The New Artist: Gian Karle Cruz
Meet The New Artist: Gian Karle Cruz
Gian's strategy isn't to play politics to win - he's here to put a smile on everyone's face and create the best possible art he can.
08/23/2016
Highlight
02:29
Ink MasterS8
Sausage Inks A South Park Superfan With A Super Tattoo
Sausage Inks A South Park Superfan With A Super Tattoo
In celebration of the 20th season of South Park, one fan was chosen to receive a tattoo from the very talented Walter “Sausage” Frank. There’s no better way to show your love for South Park!
09/13/2016
Exclusive
01:29
Ink MasterS8
Touring Miami With Chris Nuñez
Touring Miami With Chris Nuñez
Miami’s got beautiful beaches, beautiful people, and a beautiful culture – but that’s not all. Let Chris Nuñez take you through his favorite spots and learn why the Ink Master judge adores the city.
09/19/2016
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