Ep 4. Little Rock, Big Egos

Ink Master: Angels is a tattoo competition reality show in which four female tattoo artists, known as angels, compete against top local tattoo artists in various cities across the United States. In season 2 episode 4, titled "Little Rock, Big Egos," the angels travel to Little Rock, Arkansas, to challenge the city's top tattoo artists.

The episode begins with the angels arriving in Little Rock and scouting out the local talent. They are impressed by the city's vibrant tattoo scene but quickly find that the artists they will be competing against have big egos and are not willing to back down without a fight.

The competition challenge for this episode is to create a tattoo that incorporates the state flower of Arkansas, the apple blossom. The angels and local artists are given six hours to complete their designs and tattoo them onto their willing canvases.

As the artists get to work, tensions run high, and the egos of the local artists come to the forefront. The angels try to stay focused and maintain their professionalism, but they also recognize the importance of winning the competition and representing their own skills and reputations as top tattoo artists.

Throughout the six hours, the artists face various challenges, from technical difficulties with machines to artistic differences with their canvases. The angels try to offer guidance and support to the local artists, but some of them are not receptive to their help.

Once the six hours are up, the judges take a closer look at each tattoo and evaluate them based on their creativity, technique, and overall aesthetic. The angels and local artists stand before the judges, eagerly awaiting the verdict.

The judges have mixed opinions on the tattoos, with some showing exceptional creativity and skill, while others fall short in one or more areas. The angels and local artists all wait to hear who will come out on top and earn the ultimate prize: a spot on the Ink Master: Angels Tour.

In the end, the episode leaves viewers with cliffhanger suspense as to who will be named winner. The angels continue their journey to the next city, ready to take on the next group of local tattoo artists.