Ep 6. Tat-Astrophe

As the name suggests, the sixth episode of Ink Master season 4, Tat-Astrophe, deals with disaster-themed tattoos. The judges are expecting the contestants to showcase their creativity and produce tattoos that capture the essence of real-life catastrophes. The contestants are given various disasters to choose from, such as tsunamis, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, and so on.

At the start of the episode, the judges panel - which includes Dave Navarro, Chris Nunez and Oliver Peck - give an overview of the challenge. They emphasize the importance of capturing the emotion and severity of the disaster in the tattoo. The artists are given an hour to sketch their designs before beginning the challenge.

As the contestants start working on their tattoos, it becomes clear that some of them are struggling to create a unique design. Sarah, a contestant who had previously been confident in her abilities, is feeling a bit lost. She is unsure of how to approach the challenge and is worried that she might be eliminated. On the other hand, Halo, who had been on the brink of elimination in the previous episode, is determined to redeem himself and produce a stellar tattoo.

The judges, who are monitoring the artists' progress, notice that some of them are having trouble with the technical aspects of tattooing. One of the main issues is the scale of the tattoos - many of the artists are struggling to create a design that fits within the required dimensions. Furthermore, some of them are struggling to create depth and texture in their tattoos.

One of the most interesting aspects of this episode is the wide range of interpretations of the theme. Some artists choose to create tattoos that depict natural disasters, such as hurricanes and tornadoes. Others opt for man-made disasters such as oil spills and nuclear meltdowns. The judges are impressed by the creativity of the artists and praise them for their unique approaches.

As the clock ticks down, the artists start to feel the pressure. Panic sets in as some of them realize that they won't be able to finish their tattoos in time. Others become more focused, determined to produce a tattoo that meets the high standards set by the judges.

Once the challenge is over, the judges start to scrutinize the tattoos. They pay close attention to the technical aspects of the designs, such as line work, shading, and color. But they also assess the artwork in terms of how well it captures the disaster that it depicts.

The judges are both impressed and disappointed with the tattoos that they see. They are impressed with the creativity and technical skills of some of the artists, but disappointed with others who failed to capture the essence of the disaster in their tattoos. There are some standout tattoos that the judges are particularly impressed with, but there are also a few that are deemed to be below standard.

As the episode draws to a close, the contestants wait nervously to hear the results of the challenge. As always, one contestant must be eliminated. The judges announce the top and bottom tattoos, leaving the rest of the contestants uncertain about their fate. In the end, the artist with the worst tattoo is eliminated from the competition.

Overall, Tat-Astrophe is an engaging and intense episode that showcases the creativity and skill of the artists on Ink Master season 4. The disaster theme adds an interesting twist to the challenge, and it's fascinating to see how the artists interpret it. The judges' critiques are insightful and provide valuable feedback for both the contestants and viewers. It's a must-watch for fans of the show.