Ep 9. Skulls and Villains

Ink Master season 3 episode 9, titled "Skulls and Villains," introduces a new twist to the competition. For this episode, the remaining tattoo artists face a double elimination challenge that involves creating a tattoo of both a villain and a skull in just six hours.

The episode starts with the artists being given a brief by the judges, which includes how to execute the challenge. The judges also make it clear that this is a critical challenge, and the artists will have to work quickly and creatively to stay in the game.

In the first round, the artists have to create a tattoo of a villain of their choice. The judges are impressed with the creativity and skill of most of the artists. However, as the time runs out, it is clear that some of the artists have struggled with the concept.

The second round tasks the artists with creating a tattoo of a skull. The judges want to see how the artists will execute this classic tattoo design and what new spin they can put on it. Here again, the artists are given six hours to execute their designs.

During the challenge, some of the artists struggle with the skull design, while a few artists excel. With both rounds completed and the skulls and villains tattoos displayed, the judges proceed to critique each tattoo.

The judges assess each tattoo based on several factors, including line work, color, shading, and overall creativity. They also take into account the artist's ability to meet the challenge requirements.

It becomes clear that some of the artists have not met the challenge criteria and are in danger of elimination from the competition. The judges also offer constructive criticism to the artists to help them improve their skills.

At the end of the episode, the judges deliberate and make the difficult decision of who will be eliminated. The episode ends with the revelation of who will be going home, leaving the remaining artists to continue the competition.

Overall, "Skulls and Villains" is an exciting and high-stakes episode of Ink Master, with the twist of double elimination adding extra tension to the already intense competition. The judges' critiques are insightful, and viewers are given an opportunity to see how artists approach classic tattoo designs like skulls and villains, with their own unique spin. Finally, as always, the episodes of Ink Master are a great showcase of the talent, creativity, and artistry of some of the best tattoo artists in the world.