Ep 8. Composed and Exposed

Ink Master season 6 episode 8 "Composed and Exposed" is all about showcasing the artists' abilities to create a composition that tells a story through their tattoos. The artists are tested on their storytelling skills, ability to blend different elements of a design, and overall composition in a tattoo.

The episode begins with the artists arriving at the Ink Master loft and getting ready for the day's challenge. They are greeted by Oliver Peck, Dave Navarro, and Chris Nunez who inform them of their task for the day. The artists are randomly paired up into teams of two and are tasked with creating a cohesive composition on a human canvas.

The teams are taken to a warehouse where they are given a brief on their canvas. The canvases are people who have been through traumatic events and want to tell their stories through a tattoo. The artists have to work with their canvases to understand their story and create a composition that best represents their journey.

The artists are given six hours to complete their tattoos, and some teams face challenges in creating their compositions. Some artists struggle to blend different elements of their design, while others have difficulty understanding the canvas and their story.

As the clock ticks down, the judges inspect each tattoo and analyze the composition and storytelling aspect of each piece. They critique each design and provide their feedback to the artists. Some tattoos are praised for their storytelling aspect, while others are criticized for their lack of cohesion.

After the critiques, the judges make their final decision on the best and worst tattoos of the day. The top team is rewarded with a trip to a local museum, while the bottom team faces elimination. The individual artists are then called up for judgment, and they defend their work to the judges.

In the end, one artist is eliminated from the competition, and the judges reflect on the day's challenge. They emphasize the importance of storytelling in tattoos and the ability of artists to create a cohesive composition that reflects the canvas' journey.

Overall, "Composed and Exposed" is a challenging and emotional episode that showcases the artists' abilities to create meaningful and impactful tattoos. The episode highlights the importance of storytelling in tattoos and how powerful tattoos can be in telling a person's life story.