Matti Hixson

The artists are faced with the ultimate test of detail. Plus, the arrival of another veteran artist triggers former rivalries.

An intense flash challenge strains bonds and creates a new alliance; a veteran joins the new artists.

Egos clash when the artists are forced to get their hands dirty in a Flash Challenge; another veteran returns to shake up the competition.

A fresh group of artists must tattoo hundreds of canvases, convention style, in order to earn an Ink Master shop of their own.

Alliances fall apart during a difficult Flash Challenge and a veteran artist returns to show what he can do in the ultimate precision test.

The Flash Challenges force the artists to work in pairs, which doesn't sit very well with some. One veteran artist formulates a plan to regain control.