1 00:00:01,835 --> 00:00:03,237 * MTV * 2 00:00:04,172 --> 00:00:07,641 [Male Narrator] Previously on Ink Master: Hometown Heroes . 3 00:00:07,708 --> 00:00:09,310 Dude, I am losing my mind. 4 00:00:09,377 --> 00:00:10,911 [Narrator] The final flash challenge 5 00:00:11,011 --> 00:00:12,846 was packed with pressure. 6 00:00:13,147 --> 00:00:15,149 -It's coming. -[Kyra] Oh, chill! 7 00:00:15,216 --> 00:00:16,717 [Luka] Starting to panic. 8 00:00:16,850 --> 00:00:19,353 [Joel] The winner of the flash challenge is Matt and Luka. 9 00:00:19,453 --> 00:00:20,521 Feeling cheeky. 10 00:00:20,621 --> 00:00:22,223 [Narrator] In the elimination tattoo... 11 00:00:22,356 --> 00:00:24,125 [Matt] You do not want to be on the other side 12 00:00:24,192 --> 00:00:25,193 of those skulls this week. 13 00:00:25,326 --> 00:00:27,195 -Seth. -Yeah, awesome. 14 00:00:28,362 --> 00:00:30,198 [Matt] He's a silly sausage. He deserves it. 15 00:00:30,331 --> 00:00:31,332 Okay. 16 00:00:31,399 --> 00:00:33,234 [Narrator] Microrealism tattoos 17 00:00:33,367 --> 00:00:35,803 put the artists under a microscope. 18 00:00:36,337 --> 00:00:38,139 And then you kind of warped one a little bit? 19 00:00:38,206 --> 00:00:40,674 I just didn't want things to look so static. 20 00:00:42,042 --> 00:00:44,011 [Nikko] That temple is the one that got me. 21 00:00:44,112 --> 00:00:46,747 It's so intricate on such a little scale. 22 00:00:46,847 --> 00:00:48,949 The micro part of it is the part that is like, 23 00:00:49,049 --> 00:00:50,684 "Whoa!" 24 00:00:50,751 --> 00:00:52,153 [Narrator] In the elimination, 25 00:00:52,220 --> 00:00:57,258 Keahi, Kyra, and Seth were in the bottom. 26 00:00:57,358 --> 00:00:59,560 Seth's reads as the most realistic. 27 00:00:59,693 --> 00:01:01,962 Keahi's, the bottom outline on the top stamp 28 00:01:02,062 --> 00:01:04,864 is not even consistent. At least Kyra's looks confident. 29 00:01:04,965 --> 00:01:06,066 [DJ] But it doesn't look realistic. 30 00:01:06,167 --> 00:01:08,769 [Ryan] Why would you skew a rectangle? 31 00:01:08,869 --> 00:01:10,504 It looks like the stencil got fucked up 32 00:01:10,571 --> 00:01:12,906 when it was placed on the arm. Why would you do that? 33 00:01:13,039 --> 00:01:17,077 Kyra, you do not have what it takes to be Ink Master. 34 00:01:18,646 --> 00:01:20,281 [Narrator] Five artists remain, 35 00:01:20,381 --> 00:01:25,018 but only one will earn a $250,000 prize... 36 00:01:25,085 --> 00:01:26,587 Ain't that the fucking truth. 37 00:01:26,920 --> 00:01:30,191 [Narrator] ...and the title of Ink Master. 38 00:01:33,494 --> 00:01:37,664 [theme music] 39 00:02:27,681 --> 00:02:29,683 -Pretty rough? -Yeah, it sucks. 40 00:02:29,817 --> 00:02:31,018 [Matt] Yeah. 41 00:02:31,519 --> 00:02:33,487 [Matt] Yeah, of course. 42 00:02:33,621 --> 00:02:35,689 Sit down. Now let's find out who we got left. 43 00:02:35,823 --> 00:02:37,090 All right, all right. 44 00:02:39,493 --> 00:02:41,995 -[Both] Oh! -[Matt] Shit! 45 00:02:42,095 --> 00:02:45,165 Fucking made it through, man. How many lives you got? 46 00:02:45,299 --> 00:02:46,700 I don't know, but I'm running out. 47 00:02:46,834 --> 00:02:47,668 Yeah, fuck. 48 00:02:47,801 --> 00:02:50,338 That's it. The final five. 49 00:02:50,471 --> 00:02:53,406 A lot of really fucking good artists here. 50 00:02:53,507 --> 00:02:55,509 That's gonna be dangerous for what comes next. 51 00:02:55,609 --> 00:02:57,378 Imagine what the next round's gonna be like. 52 00:02:57,478 --> 00:02:58,812 Even fucking worse. 53 00:03:00,147 --> 00:03:04,885 [dramatic instrumental music] 54 00:03:07,988 --> 00:03:10,724 -[Joel] Welcome. -[artists greet judges] 55 00:03:10,824 --> 00:03:12,326 We started this competition 56 00:03:12,426 --> 00:03:14,795 with 15 artists from across the globe. 57 00:03:14,862 --> 00:03:16,864 -We're dropping like flies. -So fucking empty. 58 00:03:16,964 --> 00:03:20,701 -You are the last five standing. -It's like one-third. 59 00:03:21,101 --> 00:03:23,371 You now have a one-in-five shot 60 00:03:24,704 --> 00:03:29,810 to bring home $250,000, and the title of Ink Master. 61 00:03:29,877 --> 00:03:31,912 Yeah, now we can taste it. 62 00:03:32,012 --> 00:03:35,716 We are headed straight into the next elimination tattoo. 63 00:03:35,816 --> 00:03:37,385 -Damn. -[Luka] Straight to it. 64 00:03:37,485 --> 00:03:38,418 Perfect. 65 00:03:38,552 --> 00:03:40,388 Look around you. These are the artists 66 00:03:40,488 --> 00:03:43,557 that stand between you and your spot in the finale. 67 00:03:43,691 --> 00:03:45,559 -[Seth] Tough road. -[Matt] To some. 68 00:03:45,893 --> 00:03:47,160 Throughout this competition, 69 00:03:47,227 --> 00:03:50,498 you've learned their strengths and their weaknesses. 70 00:03:50,564 --> 00:03:52,633 Now it's time to use that knowledge 71 00:03:52,733 --> 00:03:56,304 to try to take one of them out before they take you out. 72 00:03:58,171 --> 00:04:04,244 Today, you have the power to call out another artist. 73 00:04:04,578 --> 00:04:06,947 -Damn. -That's gonna be interesting. 74 00:04:07,781 --> 00:04:10,083 You will each create a line drawing. 75 00:04:10,217 --> 00:04:11,519 Oh, shit. 76 00:04:11,585 --> 00:04:14,788 The artist you call out must tattoo your line drawing, 77 00:04:14,888 --> 00:04:17,124 and you must tattoo the line drawing 78 00:04:17,224 --> 00:04:18,792 of the artist that calls you out. 79 00:04:18,926 --> 00:04:22,463 -Oh! -That's crazy! 80 00:04:22,596 --> 00:04:25,265 It's hard to interpret someone's line drawing, 81 00:04:25,399 --> 00:04:27,335 because it's like a signature. You do it a certain way. 82 00:04:27,435 --> 00:04:30,671 And especially if their intention is to trip you up, 83 00:04:30,771 --> 00:04:33,641 it's gonna be so hard to figure out what the fuck is going on. 84 00:04:33,774 --> 00:04:34,707 It's five of you left. 85 00:04:34,775 --> 00:04:36,409 You guys have seen each other's styles, 86 00:04:36,477 --> 00:04:39,279 who's excelled at what. So this is an opportunity 87 00:04:39,413 --> 00:04:41,615 to go after who you think is your biggest competition. 88 00:04:41,715 --> 00:04:42,616 Damn. 89 00:04:42,716 --> 00:04:44,452 You want to create a line drawing 90 00:04:44,552 --> 00:04:46,587 that's gonna trip up one of your opponents. 91 00:04:46,654 --> 00:04:47,921 [Ryan] The line drawing you're handed 92 00:04:47,988 --> 00:04:52,225 is the stencil that goes onto the skin. Be strategic. 93 00:04:52,292 --> 00:04:53,594 Awesome. 94 00:04:53,694 --> 00:04:55,729 Now's your time to prove that you can take 95 00:04:55,796 --> 00:04:59,600 a simple line drawing and create some crazy tattoo with it. 96 00:04:59,900 --> 00:05:01,602 Show us perfect, solid tattoos. 97 00:05:01,969 --> 00:05:04,672 -I'll do any of yours. -No you don't. Shut up. 98 00:05:04,805 --> 00:05:07,040 I'm gonna fuck you up so bad. 99 00:05:08,275 --> 00:05:11,445 To determine who gets to call out the first artist, 100 00:05:11,512 --> 00:05:13,246 you will pick skulls. 101 00:05:14,848 --> 00:05:17,317 Oh, so those skulls are for us? 102 00:05:17,451 --> 00:05:20,388 On the bottom of one of the skulls is an X. 103 00:05:20,654 --> 00:05:23,056 Get the X and you will get to pick 104 00:05:23,156 --> 00:05:25,158 which artist you want to call out. 105 00:05:25,258 --> 00:05:26,960 Damn, that's fucking wild. 106 00:05:27,027 --> 00:05:30,130 The artist that is picked will then pick the artist they want 107 00:05:30,230 --> 00:05:32,666 -to call out and so on. -That's so good. 108 00:05:32,800 --> 00:05:37,104 But you cannot call out the artist who called you out. 109 00:05:38,071 --> 00:05:39,206 [Man] Yeah. 110 00:05:39,306 --> 00:05:41,442 The picking order has been randomly assigned. 111 00:05:41,509 --> 00:05:45,513 Matt, you get to draw for the X first. 112 00:05:49,517 --> 00:05:52,352 -Goose egg. -Seth, pick a skull. 113 00:05:57,691 --> 00:05:59,058 Don't be too hard on yourself. 114 00:05:59,192 --> 00:06:03,897 -Luka, your turn. -Let's go. So which one is it? 115 00:06:05,633 --> 00:06:07,000 Awww.... 116 00:06:07,067 --> 00:06:11,739 -Watch it be the last one. -Isnard, two skulls left. 117 00:06:11,872 --> 00:06:13,306 That's pretty good odds. 118 00:06:14,875 --> 00:06:17,310 [artists exclaim] 119 00:06:17,878 --> 00:06:20,113 -Keahi. -[Keahi] Which one to pick? 120 00:06:24,952 --> 00:06:27,888 Congratulations, Keahi. You got the X. 121 00:06:27,988 --> 00:06:30,957 Which artist do you want to call out? 122 00:06:32,826 --> 00:06:34,161 Let's go Isnard. 123 00:06:35,028 --> 00:06:38,231 He has such crazy designs that if I pick him, 124 00:06:38,365 --> 00:06:40,100 then I don't have to do his tattoo. 125 00:06:40,200 --> 00:06:41,669 I'd probably enjoy doing Isnard's. 126 00:06:41,735 --> 00:06:43,370 No, you don't. Trust me, bro. 127 00:06:43,437 --> 00:06:46,273 -Isnard, take your shot. -Matt. 128 00:06:46,774 --> 00:06:48,075 That was quick. 129 00:06:48,175 --> 00:06:50,077 Because you look down too much on my drawings. 130 00:06:50,177 --> 00:06:51,244 -What? -Yeah. 131 00:06:51,344 --> 00:06:53,213 So if I do it really good, then what then? 132 00:06:53,280 --> 00:06:56,817 -You're not gonna do it. -Matt, your turn. 133 00:06:58,452 --> 00:07:00,353 -I'll go Seth. -Cool. 134 00:07:00,420 --> 00:07:01,789 [Matt] Finally, I'm in charge 135 00:07:01,889 --> 00:07:04,124 of making sure Seth doesn't do a boring tattoo for once. 136 00:07:04,224 --> 00:07:05,358 I'm actually stoked. 137 00:07:05,425 --> 00:07:06,960 From day one in this competition, 138 00:07:07,094 --> 00:07:10,430 me and Matt have been firing at each other. Why stop now? 139 00:07:10,531 --> 00:07:12,466 That means, Seth, 140 00:07:12,566 --> 00:07:15,603 you will be designing a line drawing for Luka. 141 00:07:15,736 --> 00:07:18,038 -I'm all in. This'll be fun. -Yeah. 142 00:07:18,105 --> 00:07:20,007 I've got some ideas on how to trip you up. 143 00:07:20,107 --> 00:07:23,611 And so, Luka, you will be designing a drawing for Keahi. 144 00:07:23,711 --> 00:07:24,912 Cool. 145 00:07:24,978 --> 00:07:26,980 Of course, the Canadian doesn't get to take a shot. 146 00:07:27,114 --> 00:07:28,682 We get it. We're nice. 147 00:07:29,216 --> 00:07:30,851 The call-outs are set. 148 00:07:31,384 --> 00:07:33,286 You have been fighting all season long 149 00:07:33,420 --> 00:07:36,890 for a chance to represent your hometown in the finale. 150 00:07:36,957 --> 00:07:39,727 This is your shot to take out the competition 151 00:07:39,793 --> 00:07:41,328 and make it happen. 152 00:07:41,795 --> 00:07:43,296 You will have six hours 153 00:07:43,396 --> 00:07:45,465 to tattoo on your canvas's thigh. 154 00:07:45,566 --> 00:07:46,600 Nice. 155 00:07:47,034 --> 00:07:49,803 Get to work on your designs, and we'll send in your canvases. 156 00:07:50,437 --> 00:07:52,540 -Good luck. -All right. 157 00:07:58,211 --> 00:07:59,647 To be honest, Ish, I'm actually looking forward 158 00:07:59,747 --> 00:08:01,749 -to doing your tattoo. -[Isnard] Bro, same. 159 00:08:01,815 --> 00:08:04,084 Dude, I'm excited to problem solve your riddle. 160 00:08:04,151 --> 00:08:06,353 What you're leaving out, what you putting in. 161 00:08:07,588 --> 00:08:10,457 Matt thinks he can do any style out of the bag, 162 00:08:10,558 --> 00:08:12,526 but bro, do it. Show me. 163 00:08:13,326 --> 00:08:15,195 -[Matt] Here we go. -[Luka laughs] 164 00:08:15,295 --> 00:08:16,630 So I brought you this little drawing. 165 00:08:16,697 --> 00:08:17,965 -This little drawing? -[Isnard] For you. 166 00:08:18,031 --> 00:08:20,067 Why does it take up the whole fucking page, then? 167 00:08:21,168 --> 00:08:22,603 [Isnard] It's not simple as you think it is. 168 00:08:22,670 --> 00:08:24,972 I put in, like, all the full amount of details 169 00:08:25,038 --> 00:08:26,874 that are normally used that I can read, 170 00:08:27,007 --> 00:08:29,042 but I'm not sure if Matt's gonna be able to read that. 171 00:08:29,142 --> 00:08:30,811 Yeah, this is what you usually do. 172 00:08:30,878 --> 00:08:31,779 Yeah. This is perfect. 173 00:08:31,845 --> 00:08:33,013 [Luka] I think you're good to go. 174 00:08:33,113 --> 00:08:34,514 If I'm gonna be fucked from Isnard, 175 00:08:34,648 --> 00:08:36,482 Seth, you're coming down with me. 176 00:08:38,852 --> 00:08:40,988 Oh, dude, that's so fucking sick! 177 00:08:41,054 --> 00:08:43,691 This stencil's so complicated, it's gonna take you a while 178 00:08:43,790 --> 00:08:45,158 -to just even understand. -I'm stoked, man. 179 00:08:45,225 --> 00:08:46,894 -I'm stoked, man. Thank you. -I hope you enjoy it, 180 00:08:47,027 --> 00:08:48,528 because I wish I could be tattooing that today. 181 00:08:48,629 --> 00:08:50,063 This is gonna be so much fucking fun. 182 00:08:50,163 --> 00:08:52,499 -Enjoy your day, mate. -Thanks, mate. 183 00:08:52,600 --> 00:08:53,934 You're welcome, buddy. 184 00:08:56,169 --> 00:08:58,806 Oh, cool, man. That's really cool. 185 00:08:58,872 --> 00:09:00,841 Something super clean and technical, 186 00:09:00,908 --> 00:09:02,275 it can get kind of tricky. 187 00:09:02,375 --> 00:09:04,578 Big surprise, Seth. You want me to do a chrysanthemum? 188 00:09:04,678 --> 00:09:06,013 To me, that's pretty basic. 189 00:09:06,113 --> 00:09:09,482 Come on, dude, do you really think my line work is that bad? 190 00:09:11,251 --> 00:09:13,887 Oh, okay. I thought it was gonna be much worse. 191 00:09:13,987 --> 00:09:15,355 Didn't want to put too, too much, 192 00:09:15,422 --> 00:09:17,357 so at least you have room to play with. 193 00:09:17,424 --> 00:09:18,659 [Luka] You have the guidelines 194 00:09:18,726 --> 00:09:21,695 to do a nice face and nice flower, but nothing more. 195 00:09:21,762 --> 00:09:24,164 Have I ever told you how much I hate doing faces? 196 00:09:24,231 --> 00:09:26,366 I might heard that somewhere. 197 00:09:26,433 --> 00:09:28,401 [Luka] He has to make decisions along the way. 198 00:09:28,501 --> 00:09:30,403 I know that would be more tricky for him. 199 00:09:32,405 --> 00:09:34,574 -So, brother, you ready? -[Isnard] I'm ready, bro. 200 00:09:34,708 --> 00:09:36,243 [Keahi] All right. 201 00:09:36,844 --> 00:09:37,911 You drew a skull. 202 00:09:38,045 --> 00:09:40,413 [Keahi] I had to give you at least one bone. 203 00:09:40,513 --> 00:09:42,315 Oh, thank you, thank you. 204 00:09:42,716 --> 00:09:44,217 [Keahi] Tribals is not my strong suit. 205 00:09:44,317 --> 00:09:46,887 There's not much creativity you can throw at this 206 00:09:46,954 --> 00:09:48,388 and make, like, something crazy. 207 00:09:48,455 --> 00:09:50,290 Did you forgot anything here on purpose? 208 00:09:50,423 --> 00:09:52,259 No. I put everything in there. 209 00:09:52,926 --> 00:09:55,428 [Keahi] I feel bad giving you Polynesian. Sorry, Ish. 210 00:09:55,562 --> 00:09:59,767 [Matt] Don't feel bad for him. I'll swap you. 211 00:09:59,867 --> 00:10:01,168 Have you seen what I've got to do? 212 00:10:01,268 --> 00:10:02,602 Shut up, Matt. You like that shit. 213 00:10:02,736 --> 00:10:04,304 [Matt] Are you fucking kidding me? 214 00:10:05,572 --> 00:10:09,943 [instrumental hard rock music] 215 00:10:18,451 --> 00:10:20,988 -Hey, I'm your human canvas. -Hi, I'm your human canvas. 216 00:10:21,121 --> 00:10:22,055 [Keahi] Oh, awesome. 217 00:10:22,122 --> 00:10:24,091 -You're gonna get a sexy girl. -Okay. 218 00:10:24,157 --> 00:10:26,426 Here's the line work for the tattoo that we're doing, man. 219 00:10:26,493 --> 00:10:28,128 -[Canvas] Oh, that's sick. -[Seth] Yeah. 220 00:10:28,228 --> 00:10:29,997 -You ready to roll? -I'm ready to roll, man. 221 00:10:30,130 --> 00:10:34,434 -[Luka] Let's do it. -Artists, you have six hours 222 00:10:34,534 --> 00:10:36,970 to tattoo another artist's line drawing. 223 00:10:37,070 --> 00:10:40,107 Your spot in the finale is on the line, 224 00:10:40,173 --> 00:10:42,976 and your time starts now. 225 00:10:43,110 --> 00:10:44,411 [Seth] All right, let's fucking get it, man. 226 00:10:44,477 --> 00:10:46,446 -[Keahi] All right, you ready? -Okay, I'm ready. 227 00:10:46,513 --> 00:10:49,116 You must be so ready for this anime tattoo. 228 00:10:49,182 --> 00:10:50,818 Tattooing another artist's line drawing. 229 00:10:50,918 --> 00:10:53,486 Think of it like a map. But on this map, 230 00:10:53,620 --> 00:10:55,488 you don't want your opponent to find the treasure. 231 00:10:55,622 --> 00:10:56,790 [Seth] That's gonna be sick. 232 00:10:56,857 --> 00:10:58,458 Not only are these artists trying to show up 233 00:10:58,525 --> 00:10:59,760 whoever called them out, 234 00:10:59,827 --> 00:11:01,795 they're also trying to get to that finale. 235 00:11:01,895 --> 00:11:03,496 [Keahi] I'm gonna draw a few things in. 236 00:11:03,596 --> 00:11:04,932 [DJ] If you don't like the line drawing, 237 00:11:04,998 --> 00:11:07,634 polish that turd or get flushed. 238 00:11:08,635 --> 00:11:10,704 -[Isnard] Okay. -Let's do it, man. 239 00:11:10,838 --> 00:11:11,805 Here we go. 240 00:11:12,205 --> 00:11:17,010 [instrumental rock music] 241 00:11:20,013 --> 00:11:22,682 -[Luka] Keahi, You're surviving? -Yeah, surviving. 242 00:11:22,783 --> 00:11:24,351 You have nine lives, man. 243 00:11:24,451 --> 00:11:26,553 [Keahi] Luka likes to leave his stencils pretty loose. 244 00:11:26,653 --> 00:11:27,988 [Luka] Is it a good thing or no? 245 00:11:28,055 --> 00:11:29,522 [Keahi] I'll let you know in a few hours. 246 00:11:29,656 --> 00:11:30,924 [Luka] Okay, cool. 247 00:11:31,358 --> 00:11:33,493 [Keahi] I'm starting with the hair because this is the area 248 00:11:33,560 --> 00:11:36,730 of the line drawing that has the least amount of information. 249 00:11:37,030 --> 00:11:38,665 If I can get this part done, 250 00:11:38,766 --> 00:11:41,501 then I feel like everything else will go a little bit faster. 251 00:11:42,369 --> 00:11:45,572 You got a few sneaky lives hiding there, do you, Keahi? 252 00:11:45,672 --> 00:11:47,074 Probably running out of my lives, 253 00:11:47,207 --> 00:11:49,209 but I think I still got some. 254 00:11:52,145 --> 00:11:54,481 -Isnard, having fun? -[Isnard] A lot. 255 00:11:54,547 --> 00:11:55,682 Yeah, man. 256 00:11:55,783 --> 00:11:57,417 [Isnard] I think this tattoo's gonna be hard, 257 00:11:57,550 --> 00:11:59,052 because it's pretty boring when you look at it. 258 00:11:59,152 --> 00:12:01,421 But I'm gonna put my creative size on the skull 259 00:12:01,521 --> 00:12:02,589 and maybe even the textures. 260 00:12:02,722 --> 00:12:04,624 I have to pull some straight lines here, okay? 261 00:12:04,724 --> 00:12:07,160 -[Canvas] Okay. -Hold on. 262 00:12:07,227 --> 00:12:10,697 Just because I say I don't like it doesn't mean I can't do it. 263 00:12:10,764 --> 00:12:12,565 There are four hours left. 264 00:12:16,403 --> 00:12:18,171 -[Keahi] How you doing, Matt? -Just winging it. 265 00:12:18,238 --> 00:12:19,272 Like you always do. 266 00:12:19,372 --> 00:12:21,408 I never do this stuff. Ever. 267 00:12:21,842 --> 00:12:24,077 [Matt] I'm just trying to find a way to make it more elegant 268 00:12:24,177 --> 00:12:25,913 and more fucking cartoony. 269 00:12:26,413 --> 00:12:28,348 [Matt] This is fucked for me. 270 00:12:28,415 --> 00:12:31,118 This is like a language I have no idea what's going on. 271 00:12:31,251 --> 00:12:33,220 [Matt] It's got teeth down the middle and fangs. 272 00:12:33,320 --> 00:12:34,721 [Keahi] Like a vampire. 273 00:12:34,788 --> 00:12:36,723 [Matt] No, but it's got vampire teeth and the middle teeth. 274 00:12:36,790 --> 00:12:39,126 It's a mouth. Oh, well, thanks for that. 275 00:12:40,527 --> 00:12:44,231 I came here to show how strong of tattooers my family are. 276 00:12:44,297 --> 00:12:46,133 I didn't come here to go home 277 00:12:46,233 --> 00:12:49,036 showing how weak of a tattooer I am. 278 00:12:55,442 --> 00:12:57,811 My canvas is twitching a lot. 279 00:12:58,745 --> 00:13:00,447 [Matt] What do you think about doing black and gray, eh? 280 00:13:00,547 --> 00:13:01,748 [Canvas] Yeah. 281 00:13:01,815 --> 00:13:03,750 I'm just grasping how I'm attacking it with your, 282 00:13:03,817 --> 00:13:05,385 like, pain and moving. 283 00:13:05,452 --> 00:13:08,588 As much as it kills me not to go swinging for the color, 284 00:13:08,655 --> 00:13:10,323 there's fucking no way I'm doing it. 285 00:13:10,457 --> 00:13:13,927 This is the first time I feel like I can go home. 286 00:13:14,327 --> 00:13:16,496 You've got three hours. 287 00:13:16,796 --> 00:13:19,632 [dramatic instrumental music] 288 00:13:21,501 --> 00:13:24,571 -[DJ] Oh man. -What is this? 289 00:13:24,637 --> 00:13:27,807 It's like a grimy skull monster thing. 290 00:13:27,941 --> 00:13:29,442 If Matt wasn't able to trip me up 291 00:13:29,542 --> 00:13:31,744 with any of the hard skull picks he threw at me 292 00:13:31,811 --> 00:13:33,013 earlier in the competition, 293 00:13:33,113 --> 00:13:34,614 there's no way that he's going to be able 294 00:13:34,681 --> 00:13:36,649 to throw something at me with line work. 295 00:13:36,749 --> 00:13:37,951 -Look at this line drawing. -Wow. 296 00:13:38,051 --> 00:13:40,587 What is that? This is fucked. 297 00:13:40,653 --> 00:13:41,654 [laughs] 298 00:13:41,754 --> 00:13:43,523 There is no line work that you can give me 299 00:13:43,623 --> 00:13:45,292 that I cannot fucking smash. 300 00:13:45,392 --> 00:13:48,295 I need to secure my spot in the finale. 301 00:13:49,096 --> 00:13:52,299 -[DJ] Oh. -[Luka] Yep, little mum. 302 00:13:52,399 --> 00:13:55,768 -[Luka] Designed from Seth. -[DJ] Seth. He likes the mums. 303 00:13:55,835 --> 00:13:57,037 [Luka] Oh yeah. [chuckles] 304 00:13:57,137 --> 00:13:59,506 I know Seth would do a Neo-Trad very flat thing. 305 00:13:59,606 --> 00:14:02,642 If I want to get to the finale, I cannot do what Seth would do. 306 00:14:02,709 --> 00:14:04,344 I'm going to try to add a bit more volume 307 00:14:04,444 --> 00:14:06,213 and to not keep it too, too flat. 308 00:14:06,346 --> 00:14:07,948 Add a little Luka to it. 309 00:14:08,448 --> 00:14:10,650 [Luka] Seth tried to trip me up with a lot of line work, 310 00:14:10,750 --> 00:14:13,553 because most realism artists don't do bold lines, 311 00:14:13,686 --> 00:14:15,555 but I'm not most realism artists. 312 00:14:15,655 --> 00:14:17,724 [Canvas] How's the pressure been this season? 313 00:14:18,158 --> 00:14:21,794 Really fucking rough, but I've never been in the bottom 314 00:14:21,861 --> 00:14:25,165 and I just don't want to have a taste of it. 315 00:14:25,232 --> 00:14:26,499 [Canvas] Yeah. 316 00:14:29,536 --> 00:14:32,472 -That's cool. -Yeah. Luka gave this to me. 317 00:14:32,539 --> 00:14:34,874 Something I don't do too often, but... 318 00:14:36,743 --> 00:14:39,712 -You don't do lady faces? -No, not really. 319 00:14:39,846 --> 00:14:42,315 This tattoo might be the last chance I have 320 00:14:42,382 --> 00:14:44,051 to earn my spot in the finale. 321 00:14:44,551 --> 00:14:46,419 I really want to bring it home for Hawaii, 322 00:14:46,519 --> 00:14:48,855 so that I can give my family a better life. 323 00:14:48,922 --> 00:14:50,423 This is what I'm fighting for. 324 00:14:50,958 --> 00:14:52,892 You've got two hours. 325 00:14:53,193 --> 00:14:57,230 [heavy instrumental music] 326 00:15:01,368 --> 00:15:03,836 -You ever do anime at all? -Fuck no! 327 00:15:03,903 --> 00:15:05,572 How do you like doing it though? 328 00:15:05,672 --> 00:15:07,507 Fuck, I don't know. I haven't done it yet. 329 00:15:07,574 --> 00:15:09,242 [laughter] 330 00:15:09,376 --> 00:15:12,145 This is the last situation I want to be in. 331 00:15:14,247 --> 00:15:16,449 [Matt] The only advantage I've got here is to try and 332 00:15:16,583 --> 00:15:17,684 make this tattoo have a different mood 333 00:15:17,750 --> 00:15:18,986 than what Isnard's would have. 334 00:15:21,888 --> 00:15:25,325 I'm supposed to take Isnard out, not be taken out by him. 335 00:15:26,626 --> 00:15:28,428 There is one hour left. 336 00:15:28,561 --> 00:15:30,563 -Already? -Fucking hell. 337 00:15:33,466 --> 00:15:37,837 [Joel] Five, four, three, two, one. 338 00:15:37,937 --> 00:15:40,073 That's it. Time's up. No more ink. 339 00:15:40,773 --> 00:15:43,143 -Survived. -It turned out really sick. 340 00:15:43,243 --> 00:15:46,313 Holy shit, dude. That's so cool. 341 00:15:46,446 --> 00:15:48,248 Oh, that looks fucking awesome. 342 00:15:48,315 --> 00:15:49,716 [Keahi] I think we've got a winner here. 343 00:15:50,083 --> 00:15:52,385 This is going to guarantee me the finale. 344 00:15:52,452 --> 00:15:53,753 [Canvas] Oh, that looks wicked, man. 345 00:15:53,853 --> 00:15:58,091 [imitates whip cracking] I slapped that. 346 00:15:58,425 --> 00:16:01,861 [instrumental hard rock music] 347 00:16:08,301 --> 00:16:10,803 Yesterday, each of you had to tattoo 348 00:16:10,903 --> 00:16:13,973 -another artist's line drawing. -That shit was wild. 349 00:16:14,507 --> 00:16:17,377 Your spot in the finale is on the line. 350 00:16:18,178 --> 00:16:19,146 Pressure's high. 351 00:16:19,279 --> 00:16:21,614 [Joel] Before the judges critique your work, 352 00:16:21,681 --> 00:16:24,184 there is one more thing you should know. 353 00:16:25,385 --> 00:16:27,787 -There's always one more thing. -[Matt groans] 354 00:16:28,221 --> 00:16:31,124 You took a shot to try and take out a competitor, 355 00:16:31,191 --> 00:16:34,061 but you better hope it didn't backfire. 356 00:16:35,495 --> 00:16:36,963 What does this mean? 357 00:16:37,064 --> 00:16:39,399 If you want a chance to represent your hometown 358 00:16:39,499 --> 00:16:41,968 in the finale, you need to prove that you can 359 00:16:42,069 --> 00:16:46,473 not only tattoo anything, but out-tattoo anyone. 360 00:16:46,773 --> 00:16:48,508 More pressure. Yeah. 361 00:16:48,608 --> 00:16:53,813 Today, you will have six hours to tattoo the same line drawing 362 00:16:53,880 --> 00:16:58,017 that the artist who called you out had to tattoo yesterday. 363 00:16:58,451 --> 00:17:01,354 -Oh my God. -Didn't see this one coming. 364 00:17:01,688 --> 00:17:04,824 This is your chance to out-tattoo the artist 365 00:17:04,891 --> 00:17:06,559 who tried to take you out. 366 00:17:06,693 --> 00:17:10,063 -That's awesome. -Keahi called out Isnard. 367 00:17:10,163 --> 00:17:13,200 So Isnard will go head to head with Keahi... 368 00:17:13,300 --> 00:17:14,334 Oh shit. 369 00:17:14,401 --> 00:17:16,435 [Joel] ...tattooing Luka's line drawing. 370 00:17:18,070 --> 00:17:19,839 Isnard called out Matt. 371 00:17:20,307 --> 00:17:22,875 So Matt will go head to head with Isnard, 372 00:17:22,974 --> 00:17:25,912 -tattooing Keahi's line drawing. -Eh. 373 00:17:26,979 --> 00:17:31,084 Matt called out Seth. So Seth will go head to head with Matt, 374 00:17:31,384 --> 00:17:33,953 tattooing Isnard's line drawing. 375 00:17:34,554 --> 00:17:35,688 [chuckles] 376 00:17:35,755 --> 00:17:37,390 Seth called out Luka, 377 00:17:37,490 --> 00:17:39,926 so Luka will go head to head with Seth, 378 00:17:40,026 --> 00:17:41,761 tattooing Matt's line drawing. 379 00:17:42,829 --> 00:17:44,697 Luka called out Keahi, 380 00:17:44,764 --> 00:17:47,467 so Keahi will go head to head with Luka, 381 00:17:47,734 --> 00:17:49,869 tattooing Seth's line drawing. 382 00:17:50,537 --> 00:17:54,174 They took their shot, now it's time to fire back. 383 00:17:54,674 --> 00:17:56,943 -I'm over the moon. -You will be judged 384 00:17:57,043 --> 00:18:00,513 on your line drawing and both of your tattoos. 385 00:18:00,580 --> 00:18:01,581 Damn. 386 00:18:02,081 --> 00:18:04,284 You guys have a leg up, seeing what everyone else did, 387 00:18:04,417 --> 00:18:05,585 and now you have an opportunity 388 00:18:05,718 --> 00:18:08,388 to change what you would have changed in that tattoo, 389 00:18:08,455 --> 00:18:10,257 make it better, and really stand out. 390 00:18:10,390 --> 00:18:11,691 Let's go full on. 391 00:18:11,758 --> 00:18:16,363 Who's the strongest? Who wants that finale spot that bad? 392 00:18:17,264 --> 00:18:19,932 Head back to the shop and we'll send in your canvases. 393 00:18:20,066 --> 00:18:21,634 -All right! -Good luck. 394 00:18:24,036 --> 00:18:25,605 [Seth] I'm fuckin' stoked. 395 00:18:25,938 --> 00:18:29,176 [instrumental hard rock music] 396 00:18:37,617 --> 00:18:40,653 Hi, I'm your human canvas. Nice to meet you. 397 00:18:40,753 --> 00:18:42,255 [Matt] We have to do Polynesian today. 398 00:18:42,322 --> 00:18:44,524 How do you feel about that? This is to get in the finals. 399 00:18:44,624 --> 00:18:46,092 I'm leading the leaderboard, though. 400 00:18:46,159 --> 00:18:48,027 -So I got the right guy. -[Matt] Got the right guy. 401 00:18:48,127 --> 00:18:50,263 We're doing a chrysanthemum in a frame today. 402 00:18:50,330 --> 00:18:51,264 [Canvas] Sweet. 403 00:18:51,364 --> 00:18:53,600 We're getting this beautiful lady face. 404 00:18:53,666 --> 00:18:54,934 [Canvas] I love that. 405 00:18:55,001 --> 00:18:57,003 [Canvas] It's his drawing and you're just adjusting? 406 00:18:57,103 --> 00:18:59,239 -No, I'm making better, yeah. -[canvas giggles] 407 00:18:59,939 --> 00:19:03,276 Here it is, man. Right there, a badass skull. 408 00:19:03,643 --> 00:19:05,445 We got a sexy anime chick today. 409 00:19:05,512 --> 00:19:08,181 -[Canvas] Beauty. Beauty! -How's everybody's feeling? 410 00:19:08,315 --> 00:19:10,483 [Matt] I'm about as happy as you were yesterday. 411 00:19:10,817 --> 00:19:12,619 [Isnard laughs] 412 00:19:12,685 --> 00:19:17,089 Artists, you have six hours to try and out-tattoo 413 00:19:17,156 --> 00:19:20,760 your competitors and earn your spot in the finale. 414 00:19:21,093 --> 00:19:24,163 And your time starts now. 415 00:19:24,264 --> 00:19:25,965 -All right. -[Isnard] Let's go. 416 00:19:26,065 --> 00:19:29,436 Now the artists have to tattoo the same exact line drawing 417 00:19:29,502 --> 00:19:31,838 that the artist that called them out had to tattoo. 418 00:19:31,938 --> 00:19:33,740 You ready to get some Polynesian, my friend? 419 00:19:33,840 --> 00:19:35,208 Yeah, let's do it. 420 00:19:35,342 --> 00:19:37,109 These artists got to see what their competitor did yesterday 421 00:19:37,176 --> 00:19:38,511 and make it better. 422 00:19:38,611 --> 00:19:40,513 [Canvas] Who do you think is your biggest competition? 423 00:19:40,613 --> 00:19:41,914 Mm. Everybody that's left. 424 00:19:42,014 --> 00:19:44,817 This is their last chance to gain a spot in the finale. 425 00:19:45,352 --> 00:19:47,387 If there's anything hiding up those sleeves, 426 00:19:47,520 --> 00:19:48,855 now's the time to bring it out. 427 00:19:48,955 --> 00:19:51,391 -All right, mate, you ready? -[Canvas] Oh, I'm ready. 428 00:19:55,495 --> 00:19:56,696 [Canvas] Who's the villain this year? 429 00:19:56,829 --> 00:19:58,398 I just talk the most shit. 430 00:19:58,531 --> 00:19:59,832 Yeah, that's for sure. 431 00:19:59,899 --> 00:20:01,468 [Canvas] I do like Matt's design, though. 432 00:20:01,534 --> 00:20:03,035 It's really cool. It's different, huh? 433 00:20:03,135 --> 00:20:04,671 [Canvas] It's definitely different, yeah. 434 00:20:04,771 --> 00:20:06,339 So Seth did the same one. 435 00:20:06,406 --> 00:20:09,141 Because we've seen it, it's gonna be a better piece. 436 00:20:09,208 --> 00:20:10,743 Seth is not the most creative, 437 00:20:10,877 --> 00:20:13,780 so he saw the line work, he just went for it, 438 00:20:14,213 --> 00:20:17,049 and I'm gonna bring a more painterly look. 439 00:20:17,149 --> 00:20:20,353 It's something that'll look more textured, more alive. 440 00:20:20,420 --> 00:20:23,122 I have to be sure it's perfect. 441 00:20:24,324 --> 00:20:26,659 There are five hours left. 442 00:20:32,164 --> 00:20:33,733 [Nikko] Oh, dang! 443 00:20:33,833 --> 00:20:35,368 This is right in your wheelhouse right here. 444 00:20:35,435 --> 00:20:36,436 A little gray and gold. 445 00:20:36,569 --> 00:20:38,438 Definitely a lot more comfortable today 446 00:20:38,538 --> 00:20:39,906 than yesterday, so. 447 00:20:40,006 --> 00:20:42,442 [Keahi] Luka tried to add a lot of tricks into this tattoo. 448 00:20:42,575 --> 00:20:44,277 I think it was too much detail 449 00:20:44,411 --> 00:20:46,379 to really make this tattoo legible and bold. 450 00:20:46,446 --> 00:20:49,282 I'm definitely gonna go a lot more simple with the shading. 451 00:20:49,382 --> 00:20:52,084 -So serious now. -Top five, you know? 452 00:20:52,218 --> 00:20:53,853 I always tell people I'm not that competitive, 453 00:20:53,920 --> 00:20:55,555 but like, as it gets closer, I'm like, 454 00:20:55,655 --> 00:20:57,924 "Fuck that, I'm going for it," you know? 455 00:20:58,024 --> 00:20:59,492 Three hours left. 456 00:21:04,764 --> 00:21:06,198 Oh, you're having fun, huh, Isnard? 457 00:21:06,265 --> 00:21:07,600 Bro, you don't have a clue. 458 00:21:07,700 --> 00:21:09,436 If it's not my anime thing, I can do this. It's okay. 459 00:21:09,569 --> 00:21:12,572 -Yeah, big bold face. Go for it. -You know it? 460 00:21:12,672 --> 00:21:13,973 [Isnard] Keahi, I love you, bro. 461 00:21:14,106 --> 00:21:16,643 I respect you a lot, but hey, time to bury you. 462 00:21:20,079 --> 00:21:21,814 -[DJ] Oh, you're doing color? -[Seth] Yeah. 463 00:21:21,914 --> 00:21:22,982 Stepping it up, huh? 464 00:21:23,082 --> 00:21:25,818 Matt did black and gray, so I figured do color. 465 00:21:25,918 --> 00:21:27,253 [Seth] Matt and Isnard have been 466 00:21:27,320 --> 00:21:29,922 two of the best competitors this entire time. 467 00:21:29,989 --> 00:21:31,791 If I can nail both of their tattoos? 468 00:21:31,891 --> 00:21:34,226 Fuck, I'm guaranteed a spot in the finale. 469 00:21:34,627 --> 00:21:36,095 Well, you seem very comfortable right now. 470 00:21:36,195 --> 00:21:37,129 I am, man. 471 00:21:37,263 --> 00:21:39,399 I know Lindsey's really missing me back home, 472 00:21:39,466 --> 00:21:41,133 but I am not ready to go back yet. 473 00:21:41,267 --> 00:21:43,002 Not until I get that big-ass check 474 00:21:43,135 --> 00:21:44,471 to walk through the door with. 475 00:21:45,171 --> 00:21:46,806 You've got two hours. 476 00:21:51,478 --> 00:21:54,313 Polynesian requires precision. 477 00:21:54,414 --> 00:21:56,849 You really need to make sure it's perfect. 478 00:21:56,949 --> 00:21:58,418 Is this the one you wanted, or what? 479 00:21:58,485 --> 00:22:00,052 No, I wanted my fucking skull. 480 00:22:01,020 --> 00:22:03,456 [Matt] There's no tricks to pull out here, 481 00:22:03,523 --> 00:22:05,291 except for just fundamentals. 482 00:22:05,358 --> 00:22:08,294 This is restricting all my abilities I have 483 00:22:08,361 --> 00:22:09,362 to get in the finale. 484 00:22:09,496 --> 00:22:10,863 So what do you got, Isnard's up here? 485 00:22:10,963 --> 00:22:12,532 [Matt] Yeah, because I've got to do it different than that. 486 00:22:12,632 --> 00:22:14,501 That was creative, but I can't do that now, so. 487 00:22:14,601 --> 00:22:16,536 I'm going to have to get my thinking cap on. 488 00:22:17,804 --> 00:22:20,840 One hour left to get your spot in the finale. 489 00:22:23,543 --> 00:22:26,613 Clever. Shading everywhere. I can separate those two. 490 00:22:26,679 --> 00:22:29,081 [Matt] Yeah, I put a little 3D mask on it. 491 00:22:29,582 --> 00:22:32,752 I can't afford to play safe. I'm going to throw a background, 492 00:22:32,852 --> 00:22:34,554 make it bigger and more interesting. 493 00:22:34,687 --> 00:22:37,189 Matt, red, just so. 494 00:22:37,289 --> 00:22:39,325 [Matt] Pretty cool. Do you have enough time there? 495 00:22:39,392 --> 00:22:40,693 [Luka] Yeah. 496 00:22:40,793 --> 00:22:42,995 If I don't take this risk, I'm not going to get to the finale. 497 00:22:43,062 --> 00:22:45,665 I'm going to watch it from my couch. 498 00:22:45,998 --> 00:22:47,434 [Keahi] Home stretch. 499 00:22:47,534 --> 00:22:52,038 Five, four, three, two, one! 500 00:22:52,171 --> 00:22:54,874 That's it, time's up. No more ink! 501 00:22:55,341 --> 00:22:56,876 Whoosh... We done here. 502 00:22:57,009 --> 00:23:00,012 -You did it! -You're a beast, dude. 503 00:23:00,079 --> 00:23:05,051 -[Matt] Man, you're a beast. -It's a fucking cool piece, man. 504 00:23:05,184 --> 00:23:07,587 -I think that'll work. -Oh, that looks so sick, man! 505 00:23:07,687 --> 00:23:08,721 [Isnard] It's pretty cool, yeah? 506 00:23:08,821 --> 00:23:10,222 [Canvas] That's so pretty. 507 00:23:11,257 --> 00:23:13,059 Heck, it fits perfectly. 508 00:23:13,159 --> 00:23:16,228 There is no fucking way that I'm going home. 509 00:23:19,899 --> 00:23:23,970 [dramatic instrumental music] 510 00:23:35,448 --> 00:23:38,284 Yesterday, you had to call out another artist 511 00:23:38,417 --> 00:23:40,920 and create a line drawing for them to tattoo. 512 00:23:40,987 --> 00:23:42,121 Fun little twist. 513 00:23:42,622 --> 00:23:46,459 Today, you had to try to out-tattoo the artist 514 00:23:46,559 --> 00:23:48,961 -who tried to take you out. -That was a big surprise. 515 00:23:49,361 --> 00:23:52,699 To earn your spot in the finale, you will be judged 516 00:23:52,799 --> 00:23:56,302 on your line drawing and both of your tattoos. 517 00:23:56,435 --> 00:23:57,504 Pressure's on. 518 00:23:57,637 --> 00:23:59,271 Before the judges critique your work, 519 00:23:59,371 --> 00:24:03,009 there is one last thing you should know. 520 00:24:03,342 --> 00:24:04,911 [chuckling] 521 00:24:04,977 --> 00:24:06,245 Of course. Bring it. 522 00:24:06,312 --> 00:24:09,348 Four of you will move on to compete 523 00:24:09,448 --> 00:24:15,021 in the finale for $250,000 and the title of Ink Master. 524 00:24:15,121 --> 00:24:17,123 -What? -It's four people in the finale. 525 00:24:17,189 --> 00:24:18,525 -Four people. -[Matt] Damn! 526 00:24:18,658 --> 00:24:21,661 -Holy shit. -We didn't guess that one. 527 00:24:21,794 --> 00:24:25,765 More artists, more tattooing, and less room for error. 528 00:24:25,832 --> 00:24:27,567 Wow. Holy shit. 529 00:24:28,167 --> 00:24:30,503 You guys are going to have to push even harder. 530 00:24:30,637 --> 00:24:33,706 One of you is not just up against two artists 531 00:24:33,806 --> 00:24:35,107 in the finale, you're up against three. 532 00:24:35,174 --> 00:24:36,509 [Nikko] That makes it more exciting. 533 00:24:36,609 --> 00:24:39,345 Just another little twist to see you guys go up against 534 00:24:39,445 --> 00:24:41,147 the four best in the room. 535 00:24:41,247 --> 00:24:42,649 [DJ] This is why this competition 536 00:24:42,749 --> 00:24:45,451 has been so difficult from the beginning. 537 00:24:45,518 --> 00:24:47,486 That was all for this moment. 538 00:24:47,587 --> 00:24:51,524 [Ryan] To make this finale the most intense display 539 00:24:51,624 --> 00:24:54,527 of incredible artwork that we've all seen. 540 00:24:54,894 --> 00:24:56,128 It's crazy. 541 00:24:56,195 --> 00:24:59,465 Let's find out who's earned their spot in the finale. 542 00:24:59,532 --> 00:25:01,668 -[Seth] Here we go. -Isnard. 543 00:25:04,303 --> 00:25:05,838 You got called out by Keahi, 544 00:25:05,905 --> 00:25:07,674 and had to tattoo his line drawing. 545 00:25:07,740 --> 00:25:11,878 [Ryan] You made so many smart choices to make this your own. 546 00:25:11,978 --> 00:25:15,514 The fact that you went in and brought a shadowy figure 547 00:25:15,582 --> 00:25:19,752 of the second wing behind the tribal was super smart. 548 00:25:19,852 --> 00:25:21,353 When I saw this line drawing, 549 00:25:21,420 --> 00:25:23,422 the skull was my least favorite part of it. 550 00:25:23,522 --> 00:25:24,957 Now that you tattooed it, 551 00:25:25,057 --> 00:25:27,860 and brought these elements of the Polynesian into the skull, 552 00:25:27,927 --> 00:25:29,562 it's my favorite part of the design. 553 00:25:29,662 --> 00:25:31,197 You did justice to what you were given, 554 00:25:31,263 --> 00:25:32,665 and you did it in a creative way. 555 00:25:32,732 --> 00:25:33,933 Thank you. 556 00:25:36,102 --> 00:25:37,236 Matt. 557 00:25:39,238 --> 00:25:40,272 You went head to head 558 00:25:40,372 --> 00:25:42,541 with Isnard tattooing Keahi's line drawing. 559 00:25:42,609 --> 00:25:44,644 [Nikko] I like that she took liberty to make it bigger. 560 00:25:44,744 --> 00:25:46,178 I like the placement of it. 561 00:25:46,245 --> 00:25:49,081 The angle that you put it at just makes that Polynesian 562 00:25:49,215 --> 00:25:50,917 look kind of like a wing of the bird. 563 00:25:51,050 --> 00:25:53,352 [Ryan] And the way that you rendered that bird skull 564 00:25:53,419 --> 00:25:54,453 is really beautiful. 565 00:25:54,553 --> 00:25:56,088 [DJ] I like that weird pitty areas, 566 00:25:56,222 --> 00:25:59,291 and I like the details in the beak area. 567 00:25:59,425 --> 00:26:02,228 [Joel] Let's take a look at it up against Isnard's tattoo. 568 00:26:02,294 --> 00:26:03,562 I prefer Matt's. 569 00:26:03,663 --> 00:26:06,599 [Nikko] I do think that the hollowness of Matt's skull 570 00:26:06,699 --> 00:26:09,969 creates the same balance in the skull that the tribal has. 571 00:26:10,102 --> 00:26:12,004 I far prefer Isnard's. 572 00:26:12,104 --> 00:26:14,440 It looks like Isnard's could be carved out of bone. 573 00:26:14,540 --> 00:26:16,375 [DJ] I like Matt's skull better. 574 00:26:16,442 --> 00:26:18,577 I mean, there's a lid for every pot, guys. 575 00:26:18,645 --> 00:26:19,979 [DJ] There is. 576 00:26:21,247 --> 00:26:24,083 All right, moving on. You got called out by Isnard 577 00:26:24,150 --> 00:26:25,618 and had to tattoo his line drawing. 578 00:26:25,752 --> 00:26:27,754 [Nikko] The latex is really successful. 579 00:26:27,854 --> 00:26:29,656 The legs and thighs look really good. 580 00:26:29,789 --> 00:26:31,791 I like how the stockings break up from the skin. 581 00:26:32,424 --> 00:26:35,327 There's a lot of texture in what she's wearing 582 00:26:35,461 --> 00:26:38,597 and her hair, that whole area gets chaotic. 583 00:26:38,665 --> 00:26:39,832 I really got to pick it apart 584 00:26:39,966 --> 00:26:41,567 to see what's going on in there. 585 00:26:42,501 --> 00:26:45,004 You got tripped up, but I still think you delivered 586 00:26:45,137 --> 00:26:48,174 -a technically good tattoo. -That was wicked. 587 00:26:49,942 --> 00:26:53,412 Seth, you went head to head 588 00:26:53,479 --> 00:26:55,815 with Matt tattooing Isnard's line drawing. 589 00:26:55,915 --> 00:26:57,149 [DJ] I love the hair black. 590 00:26:57,249 --> 00:26:59,285 I love that you kept that shine just on the rim. 591 00:26:59,351 --> 00:27:01,888 The latex is rendered beautifully, 592 00:27:01,988 --> 00:27:05,124 leaving the high-gloss shine on the hip. 593 00:27:05,191 --> 00:27:06,525 The belly button looks great. 594 00:27:06,625 --> 00:27:08,160 I like how you minimized the chest, 595 00:27:08,260 --> 00:27:10,797 and didn't put too much details in there. It's still readable. 596 00:27:10,897 --> 00:27:13,700 Let's look at it side by side with Matt's tattoo. 597 00:27:13,800 --> 00:27:15,702 Oh, I clearly won. 598 00:27:17,804 --> 00:27:19,105 [Joel] These are close. 599 00:27:19,171 --> 00:27:22,341 [Ryan] I love the black choice for the latex on Matt's, 600 00:27:22,441 --> 00:27:25,344 but I like the oomph of the color in Seth's. 601 00:27:25,444 --> 00:27:28,114 [DJ] I mean, it just seems like Matt got lost from the waist up. 602 00:27:28,180 --> 00:27:29,982 [Ryan] So many more tricks in color. 603 00:27:30,049 --> 00:27:31,183 It's just what it was designed for. 604 00:27:31,283 --> 00:27:34,520 -[DJ] Seth's is sick. -It's pretty cool. 605 00:27:34,620 --> 00:27:37,957 You got called out by Matt and had to tattoo his line drawing. 606 00:27:38,024 --> 00:27:39,558 [Nikko] You really crushed this tattoo. 607 00:27:39,658 --> 00:27:41,460 I mean, the outline to the color. 608 00:27:41,527 --> 00:27:44,096 Teeth are awesome. It's gritty and badass. 609 00:27:44,196 --> 00:27:46,032 When you look inside of the mouth, 610 00:27:46,132 --> 00:27:50,236 you have this super vibrant hot pink that swirls, 611 00:27:50,369 --> 00:27:51,637 and you have black behind it. 612 00:27:51,704 --> 00:27:53,372 But over to the right-hand side, 613 00:27:53,472 --> 00:27:56,208 you go just to gray without any black anywhere. 614 00:27:56,776 --> 00:28:00,312 That gray under it makes it look more faded and less poppy. 615 00:28:00,379 --> 00:28:02,248 That being said, I love the tattoo. 616 00:28:02,348 --> 00:28:04,851 -I think you did a great job. -You killed this piece. 617 00:28:04,951 --> 00:28:06,185 Oh, thank you. 618 00:28:06,853 --> 00:28:09,188 -[Matt] It's fun, huh? -[Seth] It's so fun. 619 00:28:09,288 --> 00:28:12,825 Luka, you went head to head with Seth, 620 00:28:12,892 --> 00:28:14,660 tattooing Matt's line drawing. 621 00:28:15,427 --> 00:28:17,764 [DJ] I like that you added the flames up top, 622 00:28:17,864 --> 00:28:19,899 following that movement of the bottom ones. 623 00:28:19,999 --> 00:28:22,234 You played with all these gross little textures, 624 00:28:22,368 --> 00:28:24,270 and brought a little bit of a realistic touch. 625 00:28:24,403 --> 00:28:26,739 I like you ditching some of the outline on it, 626 00:28:26,873 --> 00:28:29,341 and doing this soft, bio-organic texture 627 00:28:29,408 --> 00:28:31,210 inside the mouth there where it's all red. 628 00:28:31,310 --> 00:28:33,379 [Joel] This is really good. It's really fun to look at. 629 00:28:33,445 --> 00:28:34,947 -And different. -Thank you. 630 00:28:35,081 --> 00:28:37,416 Let's look at it head to head with Seth's. 631 00:28:37,516 --> 00:28:40,887 [Ryan] I love the lime green and the pink that Seth used, 632 00:28:40,953 --> 00:28:43,890 but I prefer the depth of the mouth on Luka's. 633 00:28:43,956 --> 00:28:46,458 They're really both trippy and really successful. 634 00:28:48,160 --> 00:28:50,062 Moving on, you got called out by Seth 635 00:28:50,129 --> 00:28:52,131 and had to tattoo his line drawing. 636 00:28:52,264 --> 00:28:54,700 [DJ] I like that you left the gaps in between the skin. 637 00:28:54,767 --> 00:28:55,968 Looks like a little window. 638 00:28:56,102 --> 00:28:57,837 But how solid it is is just insane. 639 00:28:57,937 --> 00:28:59,438 Like, it's packed in there, the colors. 640 00:28:59,571 --> 00:29:02,809 I do love that you tried to bring an interesting texture 641 00:29:02,942 --> 00:29:04,410 to the petals, and do the opposite 642 00:29:04,476 --> 00:29:06,813 of what you imagined Seth would have designed. 643 00:29:06,913 --> 00:29:09,982 The whole tattoo is really clean and it's really well done. 644 00:29:10,116 --> 00:29:11,417 Thank you very much. 645 00:29:12,618 --> 00:29:17,323 Keahi, you went head to head with Luka 646 00:29:17,423 --> 00:29:18,958 tattooing Seth's line drawing. 647 00:29:19,258 --> 00:29:20,893 [DJ] I love that you chose this 648 00:29:20,960 --> 00:29:23,830 more antique-y color palette for the piece. 649 00:29:23,963 --> 00:29:26,565 It does this piece justice 100%. 650 00:29:26,632 --> 00:29:29,068 The way the transition from the top being dark 651 00:29:29,135 --> 00:29:32,038 and then lightening up to open skin was really nice. 652 00:29:32,138 --> 00:29:36,008 Let's take a look at this tattoo up against Luka's tattoo. 653 00:29:36,442 --> 00:29:39,511 [DJ] I prefer the feeling I get when I look at Keahi's. 654 00:29:39,645 --> 00:29:42,281 I think it fits the drawing itself more. 655 00:29:42,348 --> 00:29:45,684 But I do think that Luka's is more solid. 656 00:29:46,318 --> 00:29:47,653 [Joel] All right, moving on. 657 00:29:47,786 --> 00:29:51,057 You got called out by Luka and had to tattoo his line drawing. 658 00:29:51,490 --> 00:29:53,792 [DJ] I really like the hair. It's heavy and black. 659 00:29:53,860 --> 00:29:55,962 [Ryan] Every single strand is moving, 660 00:29:56,028 --> 00:29:57,796 and it has a flow and it's lovely. 661 00:29:57,864 --> 00:29:59,966 But it looks like you were against time 662 00:30:00,066 --> 00:30:03,135 when you got to the face. The shading on her cheek, 663 00:30:03,202 --> 00:30:04,670 it could have been a little smoother. 664 00:30:04,803 --> 00:30:06,638 [Ryan] There's a lot missing in the face. 665 00:30:06,738 --> 00:30:09,275 It definitely doesn't read as confident. 666 00:30:10,977 --> 00:30:12,444 Isnard, 667 00:30:13,579 --> 00:30:16,348 you went head to head with Keahi tattooing Luka's line drawing. 668 00:30:16,448 --> 00:30:19,285 [Nikko] This tattoo's sick. The face is done really well. 669 00:30:19,351 --> 00:30:21,387 I love the eyes. I love the nose. 670 00:30:21,520 --> 00:30:23,822 I love the color choices in the flowers. 671 00:30:23,923 --> 00:30:26,725 Bringing in that blue against this peachy face 672 00:30:26,859 --> 00:30:28,060 was really smart. 673 00:30:28,160 --> 00:30:30,696 It's a lot of tricks to pull off in six hours, too. 674 00:30:30,796 --> 00:30:33,832 Well, let's take a look at it next to Keahi's tattoo. 675 00:30:33,900 --> 00:30:36,335 [DJ] Keahi's looks like he struggled with time. 676 00:30:36,402 --> 00:30:38,037 It almost has an unfinished feeling. 677 00:30:38,137 --> 00:30:40,172 And Isnard looks like he had double the time. 678 00:30:40,272 --> 00:30:43,309 I still love the hair on Keahi's. I love the ear. 679 00:30:43,375 --> 00:30:45,577 But I almost feel like you played it safe by doing that, 680 00:30:45,677 --> 00:30:48,347 because you don't have to really draw into the anatomy, 681 00:30:48,414 --> 00:30:51,350 where you had to actually draw into the anatomy, Isnard. 682 00:30:51,417 --> 00:30:53,052 I think you're locked in right now, dude. 683 00:30:53,185 --> 00:30:57,289 You're becoming very hard to beat in this competition. 684 00:31:00,826 --> 00:31:03,662 Five tattoo designs, ten tattoos. 685 00:31:03,729 --> 00:31:06,198 Based on your work, it's time to determine 686 00:31:06,265 --> 00:31:09,735 the first artist to secure their spot in the finale 687 00:31:10,602 --> 00:31:11,837 That's intense 688 00:31:12,538 --> 00:31:17,076 Let's look at each body of work. We'll start with Keahi's. 689 00:31:17,709 --> 00:31:19,545 The line drawing could have been more interesting. 690 00:31:19,611 --> 00:31:21,380 [Nikko] I like the chrysanthemum a lot. 691 00:31:21,447 --> 00:31:23,215 [DJ] It has that vintage, antique look. 692 00:31:23,315 --> 00:31:26,919 [Ryan] But, the lady face seems like an incomplete thought. 693 00:31:27,486 --> 00:31:28,754 Let's look at Isnard's. 694 00:31:28,854 --> 00:31:31,690 [Nikko] Line drawing that Isnard created? Amazing. 695 00:31:31,757 --> 00:31:34,226 I love how the Polynesian transitions 696 00:31:34,326 --> 00:31:38,264 into looking like the skull itself is carved. 697 00:31:38,364 --> 00:31:40,166 The female face? Sick, man. 698 00:31:40,266 --> 00:31:42,234 The planes on the face, how he colored it. 699 00:31:42,334 --> 00:31:44,870 One of the best tattoos I've seen up till now. 700 00:31:44,937 --> 00:31:45,938 Thank you. 701 00:31:46,038 --> 00:31:47,406 Let's look at Matt's body of work. 702 00:31:47,506 --> 00:31:49,275 [DJ] The line drawing's definitely my favorite. 703 00:31:49,375 --> 00:31:51,477 [Nikko] One of the best of the day, in my opinion. 704 00:31:51,577 --> 00:31:53,645 The Polynesian, it's super crispy. 705 00:31:53,779 --> 00:31:55,881 [Ryan] It fits the leg beautifully. 706 00:31:55,948 --> 00:31:58,417 The anime tattoo, the girl looks cool. 707 00:31:58,517 --> 00:31:59,952 But from halfway up to the top, 708 00:32:00,052 --> 00:32:03,522 it definitely loses its luster. It gets a little confusing. 709 00:32:04,590 --> 00:32:06,192 Let's take a look at Seth's. 710 00:32:06,625 --> 00:32:08,494 [DJ] Not much creativity in the line drawing. 711 00:32:08,627 --> 00:32:09,962 [Joel] It's a little boring to me. 712 00:32:10,096 --> 00:32:13,165 Skull tattoo, probably another one of my favorites of the day. 713 00:32:13,265 --> 00:32:14,900 And then when it comes to the anime, 714 00:32:14,967 --> 00:32:16,835 Seth made me believe that he has 715 00:32:16,935 --> 00:32:18,304 more tricks up his sleeve. 716 00:32:18,404 --> 00:32:21,940 [Joel] Two really great tattoos, but boring drawing. 717 00:32:22,041 --> 00:32:23,875 No more chrysanthemums, I'm sold out. 718 00:32:24,743 --> 00:32:27,346 Let's look at the last body of work, Luka's. 719 00:32:27,913 --> 00:32:31,317 [Ryan] Both of these tattoos, and the line drawing, actually, 720 00:32:31,450 --> 00:32:33,552 are things that we have not seen 721 00:32:33,652 --> 00:32:35,821 from Luka yet in this competition. 722 00:32:35,921 --> 00:32:38,190 Yeah, I really love this lady face line drawing. 723 00:32:38,324 --> 00:32:40,392 [Ryan] It's so open to creativity. 724 00:32:40,492 --> 00:32:42,661 The chrysanthemum, I like the way you brought 725 00:32:42,761 --> 00:32:45,531 your realistic style into something that's flat. 726 00:32:45,664 --> 00:32:47,833 And I love your skull. Badass. 727 00:32:47,966 --> 00:32:50,169 This is a really strong group right here. 728 00:32:50,669 --> 00:32:53,805 Judges, it's time to vote for the first artist 729 00:32:53,872 --> 00:32:55,907 that's earned their spot in the finale. 730 00:32:58,777 --> 00:33:01,680 I'm going with Isnard. I like the drawing. 731 00:33:01,780 --> 00:33:04,016 I really like the tribal. 732 00:33:04,116 --> 00:33:07,153 And the lady face is my favorite tattoo of the day. 733 00:33:07,253 --> 00:33:10,156 [DJ] Isnard's looks like three different artists, but it's one. 734 00:33:10,222 --> 00:33:11,357 My vote's for Isnard. 735 00:33:11,957 --> 00:33:13,459 [Nikko] Isnard shows the most versatility. 736 00:33:13,525 --> 00:33:17,029 -My vote is for Isnard. -[Joel] The judges have decided 737 00:33:17,163 --> 00:33:20,199 the first spot in the finale goes to Isnard. 738 00:33:20,866 --> 00:33:23,235 -[Matt] Congrats, man. -Fucking well-deserved. 739 00:33:25,737 --> 00:33:29,775 One spot in the finale is taken. There are three spots left. 740 00:33:30,542 --> 00:33:33,579 I think Luka should get the second spot in the finale. 741 00:33:33,712 --> 00:33:37,516 This body of work is across the board solid. 742 00:33:37,583 --> 00:33:38,650 I couldn't agree more. 743 00:33:38,717 --> 00:33:40,652 Those tattoos up there are super solid. 744 00:33:40,719 --> 00:33:42,054 [Nikko] I mean, I agree, dude. 745 00:33:42,154 --> 00:33:45,023 The judges have decided the second spot in the finale 746 00:33:45,091 --> 00:33:46,192 goes to Luka. 747 00:33:46,892 --> 00:33:48,360 -[Matt] Congratulations. -[Keahi] Congrats, man. 748 00:33:48,427 --> 00:33:49,561 Thank you very much, guys. 749 00:33:49,661 --> 00:33:53,432 That means Matt, Seth, and Keahi. 750 00:33:53,532 --> 00:33:56,902 Based on your work, two of you are headed to the finale, 751 00:33:57,002 --> 00:33:59,471 and one of you will be packing your machines. 752 00:34:00,472 --> 00:34:03,175 Head out, and we'll call you back when we have a decision. 753 00:34:07,179 --> 00:34:08,679 [Luka laughs] 754 00:34:10,449 --> 00:34:12,118 [Luka] Good job. Good job, man. 755 00:34:12,217 --> 00:34:13,552 [Seth] Hey, congratulations, guys. 756 00:34:13,619 --> 00:34:15,687 -Fucking well-deserved. -[Matt] Congrats. 757 00:34:15,754 --> 00:34:18,389 I would have loved to have that first place, 758 00:34:18,456 --> 00:34:20,025 but dude, you did the best one. 759 00:34:20,092 --> 00:34:21,393 Bro, I never had the first place, man. 760 00:34:21,493 --> 00:34:23,594 -Let me celebrate a bit. -Man, I'm happy you got it. 761 00:34:24,362 --> 00:34:26,965 If I'm in the finale, I'm going to fight for my fucking life. 762 00:34:27,065 --> 00:34:28,734 I'm not going to do a flower. 763 00:34:28,800 --> 00:34:31,237 I came this fucking far doing every style 764 00:34:31,303 --> 00:34:33,004 but the stuff I enjoy. 765 00:34:33,105 --> 00:34:35,474 This is what I want the most, is to get into the finale 766 00:34:35,574 --> 00:34:38,610 and actually show you guys what I do. 767 00:34:38,710 --> 00:34:39,844 [Keahi] I feel the same way. 768 00:34:39,945 --> 00:34:42,748 I got a lot of people back home that I'm fighting for, 769 00:34:42,813 --> 00:34:45,083 and until they tell me I don't have what it takes, 770 00:34:45,150 --> 00:34:47,619 I'm not giving up on them. I'm not giving up on this. 771 00:34:47,719 --> 00:34:49,321 I'm here to fight no matter what. 772 00:34:50,755 --> 00:34:55,293 [dramatic instrumental music] 773 00:35:00,532 --> 00:35:03,502 Today, you had to prove that you could not only 774 00:35:03,602 --> 00:35:07,573 tattoo anything, but out-tattoo anyone. 775 00:35:08,840 --> 00:35:13,212 Isnard and Luka have already earned their spot in the finale. 776 00:35:14,513 --> 00:35:16,014 Good for you, dickheads. 777 00:35:16,315 --> 00:35:18,350 [Joel] There are two spots left. 778 00:35:19,518 --> 00:35:22,321 The judges have deliberated, and we've come to a decision. 779 00:35:23,722 --> 00:35:28,327 The third spot in the finale goes to... 780 00:35:31,163 --> 00:35:32,431 Seth. 781 00:35:33,199 --> 00:35:34,300 Oh yeah, dude. 782 00:35:34,366 --> 00:35:35,667 This body of work 783 00:35:35,767 --> 00:35:39,137 shows a lot of confidence in your technical ability. 784 00:35:39,205 --> 00:35:41,473 The tattoos were fucking solid. 785 00:35:41,573 --> 00:35:44,210 I couldn't be more excited to show you that 786 00:35:44,343 --> 00:35:46,512 I still have more tricks up my sleeve. 787 00:35:46,645 --> 00:35:49,348 -No more chrysanthemums. -Yeah, no more. I'm sold out. 788 00:35:49,448 --> 00:35:50,782 OK. 789 00:35:50,849 --> 00:35:53,452 -Congratulations, Seth. -Come here. 790 00:35:53,519 --> 00:35:56,288 -[Keahi] Good job, buddy. -[Seth] Thank you, guys. 791 00:35:57,789 --> 00:36:00,859 That means Matt and Keahi, 792 00:36:01,593 --> 00:36:05,364 based on your work, one of you will be packing your machines, 793 00:36:05,464 --> 00:36:09,167 and one of you will be headed to the finale. 794 00:36:16,041 --> 00:36:19,678 Matt and Keahi, based on your work, 795 00:36:19,745 --> 00:36:22,548 one of you will be packing your machines, 796 00:36:22,648 --> 00:36:25,451 and one of you will be headed to the finale. 797 00:36:28,520 --> 00:36:30,456 The judges have decided... 798 00:36:34,726 --> 00:36:39,064 Keahi, you do not have what it takes to be Ink Master. 799 00:36:40,065 --> 00:36:44,603 -Fuck, man. Saw that coming. -Keahi, this is hard, man. 800 00:36:44,736 --> 00:36:47,273 What took you out is your shortcomings 801 00:36:47,373 --> 00:36:50,041 at the drawing board and that lady face. 802 00:36:50,108 --> 00:36:52,110 I just wanted to come out here, 803 00:36:52,210 --> 00:36:54,813 really to push myself out of my comfort zone, 804 00:36:54,913 --> 00:36:56,782 and to show that example to my girls. 805 00:36:56,882 --> 00:36:59,451 And so I'm happy with, you know, where I am. 806 00:37:00,118 --> 00:37:03,822 Your girls have such an inspiring dad 807 00:37:03,922 --> 00:37:05,291 that they get to look up to, 808 00:37:05,391 --> 00:37:07,426 and I think you've made them so proud. 809 00:37:07,526 --> 00:37:08,694 Thanks. 810 00:37:09,094 --> 00:37:12,230 Please pack your machines and close shop. 811 00:37:12,931 --> 00:37:14,566 All righty. [grunts] 812 00:37:14,633 --> 00:37:17,035 -[Matt] Man, you're the best. -[Keahi] I've been a warrior 813 00:37:17,102 --> 00:37:19,605 and took a lot of really big swings in this competition. 814 00:37:19,705 --> 00:37:22,474 Don't be sad for me. I'm fucking going home to paradise. 815 00:37:22,608 --> 00:37:24,810 -[laughter] -[Keahi] Later. 816 00:37:26,378 --> 00:37:28,647 [Keahi] I really wanted to put Hawaii on the map, 817 00:37:28,780 --> 00:37:31,249 to show that we're a strong, creative people, 818 00:37:31,317 --> 00:37:33,985 to share the same mana that has been passed down 819 00:37:34,085 --> 00:37:35,387 from generation to generation. 820 00:37:35,454 --> 00:37:37,923 I'm proud of everything that I've done here. 821 00:37:38,990 --> 00:37:40,292 A hui ho ! 822 00:37:42,628 --> 00:37:46,765 Congratulations, Matt. You have earned your spot in the finale. 823 00:37:46,865 --> 00:37:49,701 I'm just glad we get to reset this fucking game 824 00:37:49,801 --> 00:37:51,269 and move into the next round 825 00:37:51,337 --> 00:37:54,473 so we can all get on the same seat at least. Fuck. 826 00:37:54,806 --> 00:37:55,941 Head on up there. 827 00:37:56,007 --> 00:37:58,544 Get the fuck up here, man. Come on, dude. 828 00:38:00,479 --> 00:38:04,483 Isnard, Luka, Seth, and Matt. 829 00:38:04,583 --> 00:38:06,785 The four of you are headed to the finale, 830 00:38:06,852 --> 00:38:11,590 but only one of you will earn $250,000, 831 00:38:11,657 --> 00:38:15,961 and bring the title of Ink Master back to your hometown. 832 00:38:16,061 --> 00:38:19,264 We still have some juice to fight, guys? 833 00:38:19,698 --> 00:38:21,132 Head back to the lounge. 834 00:38:22,534 --> 00:38:24,035 Thank you, guys. 835 00:38:30,008 --> 00:38:32,110 -What, what? -Fuck yes! 836 00:38:32,177 --> 00:38:35,347 [artists celebrate and congratulate each other] 837 00:38:35,447 --> 00:38:37,148 -[Matt] Yes, sir. -[Seth] Fucking hell, man. 838 00:38:37,215 --> 00:38:39,751 Yee-hoo! Guys, we're in the finale! 839 00:38:39,851 --> 00:38:42,220 Bro, I'm here for the war and I'm prepared for everything. 840 00:38:42,354 --> 00:38:43,855 I'm gonna do the best work ever 841 00:38:43,955 --> 00:38:45,290 and try to manage my fucking time. 842 00:38:45,991 --> 00:38:49,160 Dude, I feel like I got so much to prove in this last moment. 843 00:38:49,260 --> 00:38:50,796 I need to win this title. 844 00:38:50,862 --> 00:38:54,533 I love you guys, but fuck you all. I'm taking that money. 845 00:38:55,133 --> 00:38:57,102 The real deal starts now. 846 00:38:57,869 --> 00:39:04,075 [intense music] 847 00:39:09,548 --> 00:39:12,918 [Joel] Congratulations. You came from across the globe 848 00:39:13,051 --> 00:39:16,254 to battle it out in the name of hometown pride. 849 00:39:17,589 --> 00:39:22,193 Four finalists from four different hometowns... 850 00:39:22,260 --> 00:39:23,529 Montreal, baby. 851 00:39:23,629 --> 00:39:26,865 -From four different countries. -Amazing. 852 00:39:26,932 --> 00:39:32,504 But only one of you will walk away with $250,000, 853 00:39:32,571 --> 00:39:35,306 and bring home the title of Ink Master. 854 00:39:35,407 --> 00:39:37,643 -Yes. -That's what we're here for. 855 00:39:37,976 --> 00:39:40,378 To prove you deserve the title, you must now face 856 00:39:40,446 --> 00:39:43,214 the ultimate test of skill and endurance. 857 00:39:43,314 --> 00:39:44,550 What is it gonna be now? 858 00:39:44,650 --> 00:39:49,955 You must create a 24-hour back piece. 859 00:39:50,422 --> 00:39:52,223 Yes! 860 00:39:52,591 --> 00:39:55,894 In two back-to-back 12-hour sessions. 861 00:39:55,961 --> 00:39:57,596 -Goddamn. -Hell yeah. 862 00:39:57,696 --> 00:39:59,064 Now, this is real tattoos. 863 00:39:59,765 --> 00:40:02,233 You can tattoo anything you want. 864 00:40:02,300 --> 00:40:05,904 -Take these shackles off. -In any style you want. 865 00:40:06,004 --> 00:40:07,739 Yes. 866 00:40:08,807 --> 00:40:11,276 I can do whatever I want, fucking finally. 867 00:40:11,376 --> 00:40:15,146 But there is one more thing you should know. 868 00:40:15,246 --> 00:40:16,548 Surprise, surprise. 869 00:40:16,615 --> 00:40:19,017 To win the title, you must prove 870 00:40:19,117 --> 00:40:21,653 that you can tattoo in any style. 871 00:40:21,753 --> 00:40:23,221 Here comes the twist. 872 00:40:23,589 --> 00:40:27,459 In addition to your 24-hour master canvas, 873 00:40:28,627 --> 00:40:34,766 you must also complete not one, but two six-hour tattoos. 874 00:40:36,101 --> 00:40:39,838 Once the styles for the 24-hour master canvases are set, 875 00:40:39,938 --> 00:40:41,106 you must then choose 876 00:40:41,172 --> 00:40:44,843 two different styles called by your competitors. 877 00:40:44,943 --> 00:40:47,445 You will tattoo each of those styles 878 00:40:47,513 --> 00:40:49,515 for your six-hour tattoos. 879 00:40:49,615 --> 00:40:52,117 -Fuck, dude. -That's a fucking twist. 880 00:40:52,651 --> 00:40:56,488 You guys get to see all of your competitors' back pieces. 881 00:40:56,588 --> 00:40:58,289 You guys get to see what they did, 882 00:40:58,389 --> 00:41:01,292 and then you're picking your two styles. 883 00:41:01,359 --> 00:41:02,661 After. Okay. 884 00:41:02,761 --> 00:41:05,163 It's the not just about what you do best. 885 00:41:05,263 --> 00:41:07,132 It's about what you can do better 886 00:41:07,198 --> 00:41:08,834 than everyone else in the room. 887 00:41:08,934 --> 00:41:11,369 -Oh, this is so good. -So sick. 888 00:41:11,469 --> 00:41:13,639 -That's crazy. -I'm comfortable with any style, 889 00:41:13,705 --> 00:41:16,141 so I think I have an edge over these guys. 890 00:41:16,207 --> 00:41:18,443 You must each lock in the style 891 00:41:18,510 --> 00:41:21,980 for your 24-hour master canvas right now. 892 00:41:22,080 --> 00:41:23,715 Let's lock this shit in. 893 00:41:24,616 --> 00:41:28,854 Isnard, what style do you choose for your 24-hour master canvas? 894 00:41:28,954 --> 00:41:33,559 -I'm taking illustrative colors. -All right. Color, illustrative. 895 00:41:33,659 --> 00:41:35,994 My originality and creativity brought me here, 896 00:41:36,094 --> 00:41:38,163 so I just want to push the envelope even further. 897 00:41:38,229 --> 00:41:42,668 Luka, what style do you choose for your 24-hour master canvas? 898 00:41:42,768 --> 00:41:45,671 Every ounce of my body tells me, "Go color realism." 899 00:41:45,737 --> 00:41:48,439 This is what you know. This is what you're comfortable with. 900 00:41:49,240 --> 00:41:51,209 -Illustrative, color. -Whoa. 901 00:41:51,342 --> 00:41:53,745 But I'm not here to do what I'm comfortable with. 902 00:41:53,879 --> 00:41:56,347 I want to take a risk and prove to judges 903 00:41:56,414 --> 00:41:58,016 that I can do anything. 904 00:41:58,083 --> 00:42:00,952 We have to do one illustrative color now. 905 00:42:01,286 --> 00:42:03,354 Seth, what style do you choose? 906 00:42:03,421 --> 00:42:05,724 -American traditional. -Sick. 907 00:42:05,824 --> 00:42:09,695 Bold lines, minimal color palette, heavy black shading. 908 00:42:09,761 --> 00:42:11,930 -Ballsy. -Going for it. 909 00:42:12,030 --> 00:42:14,900 And finally, Matt, your turn. 910 00:42:15,000 --> 00:42:19,337 -I'm going to do Japanese. -Ooh. 911 00:42:19,404 --> 00:42:22,273 People underestimate how hard good Japanese is. 912 00:42:22,407 --> 00:42:25,543 It takes so much control to get it right. 913 00:42:25,611 --> 00:42:28,880 The styles for the 24-hour master canvases are set. 914 00:42:28,947 --> 00:42:29,948 Yep. 915 00:42:30,048 --> 00:42:33,551 Three master canvases, three different styles. 916 00:42:33,619 --> 00:42:36,554 -36 hours of tattooing. -Fuck! 917 00:42:36,622 --> 00:42:39,725 -Only one Ink Master. -So sick. 918 00:42:39,825 --> 00:42:41,593 -It's on. -It's real. 919 00:42:41,693 --> 00:42:45,030 This is your last chance to out-tattoo the competition 920 00:42:45,096 --> 00:42:47,565 and make your hometown proud. 921 00:42:47,633 --> 00:42:48,734 Home stretch. 922 00:42:48,834 --> 00:42:51,336 Your master canvases are completely open, 923 00:42:51,436 --> 00:42:54,072 and your first session will begin this week. 924 00:42:54,139 --> 00:42:54,940 Perfect. 925 00:42:55,073 --> 00:42:56,608 [Joel] Start working on your designs, 926 00:42:56,742 --> 00:42:59,144 and we will see you at the finale. 927 00:42:59,811 --> 00:43:01,613 -[Joel] Good luck. -[Ryan] Good luck, everybody. 928 00:43:01,713 --> 00:43:03,782 -Thank you. -[DJ] Hope you're ready. 929 00:43:03,882 --> 00:43:06,284 This is so good! 930 00:43:06,618 --> 00:43:08,620 -Both illustrative, man. -I'm ready for this, 931 00:43:08,720 --> 00:43:10,321 because obviously, I'm the best drawing here. 932 00:43:10,455 --> 00:43:12,758 I thought for sure you were going color realism. 933 00:43:12,858 --> 00:43:14,793 I don't have the time to do that at all. 934 00:43:14,893 --> 00:43:17,462 I'm going to have to pull tricks that you guys haven't seen yet. 935 00:43:17,562 --> 00:43:20,065 I know you guys are fucked with American traditional. 936 00:43:20,131 --> 00:43:22,300 It's simple designs. That's the easiest of all. 937 00:43:22,400 --> 00:43:23,635 You guys ready to do some Japanese? 938 00:43:23,769 --> 00:43:26,104 -Yeah, man. -I'm fucking ready for Japanese. 939 00:43:26,204 --> 00:43:27,639 Dude, Japanese is more 940 00:43:27,739 --> 00:43:29,274 than fucking four chrysanthemums. 941 00:43:30,075 --> 00:43:34,112 I'll bring those fucking flails to your funeral after this. 942 00:43:34,212 --> 00:43:37,148 -Good luck, losers. -You better fucking bring it. 943 00:43:39,150 --> 00:43:41,753 Time to turn some more lights out in this place. 944 00:43:41,820 --> 00:43:42,821 We'll see, man. 945 00:43:45,256 --> 00:43:47,625 [Narrator] Next, on the season finale. 946 00:43:47,726 --> 00:43:49,494 [DJ] This is going to be a fight to the finish. 947 00:43:49,594 --> 00:43:52,798 -[Luka] Good luck, guys. -Let's fucking go, dude. 948 00:43:52,864 --> 00:43:56,001 If there's a moment to push boundaries, this is it. 949 00:43:56,101 --> 00:43:57,869 -You going out with a bang? -Yeah. 950 00:43:58,003 --> 00:44:00,806 [Joel] Tonight, we have a very special guest judge. 951 00:44:00,872 --> 00:44:04,009 -Who is it going to be now? -You're fucking kidding, dude. 952 00:44:04,109 --> 00:44:06,712 It all comes down to this. 953 00:44:09,915 --> 00:44:14,886 [instrumental rock music] 954 00:44:34,039 --> 00:44:36,374 [music] 955 00:44:36,842 --> 00:44:39,377 [music]