Dave Patel

The Artists' loyalties become transparent in a glass painting Flash Challenge; the Artists must tattoo faces in a high stakes Elimination Tattoo.

In the Season Finale, four Finalists reveal their Master Canvas tattoos. With an unexpected Guest Judge raising the stakes, only one Artist will take home $250,000 and the title of Ink Master.

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.

The Artists face a brutal flash marathon, racing the clock to design and tattoo as many pieces as possible—on the body’s toughest placements. With no room for error and a double elimination on the line, they must adapt to survive.

In the epic fight to the finale, the final five Artists battle it out with mash up tattoos; a jaw-dropping twist puts their versatility to the test.

The Artists try to foil the competition in the Flash Challenge. Their artistry is put to the test with transparent bottle tattoos and one Artist becomes the Canvas in a bold move to survive. The battle for the title continues.