A game-changing twist shakes up the competition; the battle begins for $250,000 and the title of Ink Master.
The Artists rely on their Coaches in the Flash Challenge to design for a very special Human Canvas; there's nowhere to hide with 360 degree Elimination Tattoos testing adaptability.
The first Flash Challenge puts the new teams to the test; in the Elimination Tattoo, a seemingly straightforward Subject Matter forces some of the artists out of their comfort zone.
The top three artists reveal their master canvas tattoos, and a surprise jury of Ink Master winners raise the pressure. One artist earns $250,000 and the title of Ink Master in the epic season finale.
The artists must use their creativity to transform an ordinary object into an intricate sculpture in the Flash Challenge; the artists show their true colours with hybrid beast Elimination Tattoos.