Ink Master Turf War - Episode 1 <AUTHENTIC | 2027>

: Upon arriving in New York City, artists were tasked with creating tattoos that represented the culture and style of their home states .

: For the first time this season, the judges—Dave Navarro, Chris Núñez, and Oliver Peck—conducted blind critiques , evaluating the work without knowing which artist created it. The Elimination Battle Ink Master Turf War - Episode 1

: Each region was led by a returning veteran who competed in past seasons: East : Jimmy Snaz (Season 11) West : Angel Rose (Season 11) Midwest : Frank Ready (Season 10) South : Jason Elliott (Season 10) : Upon arriving in New York City, artists

Artists who failed to impress during the home state challenge faced a to stay in the competition. Ink Master (TV Series 2012– ) - Episode list - IMDb the judges—Dave Navarro