Charlene Ngo

The Artists must transform scars into works of art in an emotional Elimination Tattoo; three Artists must prove their ingenuity in a Face Off for survival; the battle for $250,000 continues.

Tension mounts as the $250,000 contest heats up, with melting tattoos setting the stage for battle.

A stamp tattoo demands extreme precision. A single error, and the image is permanently ruined.

15 Artists from across the globe fight to represent their hometowns. But before they can battle for $250,000 and the title of Ink Master, they must first earn their place in the competition. Part 1 of a 2-part premiere.

Artists must tattoo some of the most difficult areas. Two contestants are eliminated in the process.

The artists battle it out, but one misstep could end their journey.