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Ink Master · S12 · E6

Art of War

  • TV-14
  • Jul 16, 2019
  • 42 min

In a test of consistency, the teams must engrave full suits of armor, then a cross-stitch style elimination tattoo throws all the artists for a loop.

About this episode

In a test of consistency, the teams must engrave full suits of armor, then a cross-stitch style elimination tattoo throws all the artists for a loop.

Season 12

16 episodes
  1. 1The Ink Will Speak For Itself

    42 minJun 11, 2019

    Nine men and nine women kick off an epic battle of the sexes by going head to head in a team collaboration tattoo to prove they have what it takes to be the next Ink Master.

  2. 2A Storm Is Brewin'

    42 minJun 18, 2019

    The judges unveil a new twist and bring in heavy-hitting veterans Joey Hamilton and Ryan Ashley to coach the teams, whose black-and-gray shading skills are put to the test.

  3. 3Down to the Wire

    42 minJun 25, 2019

    Two-time veterans Bubba Irwin and Sarah Miller return to coach the men's and women's teams, and the artists showcase their knack for legibility by inking surrealistic tattoos.

  4. 4The Hunter & The Hunted

    42 minJul 2, 2019

    Cam's arrogant behavior continues to irritate his team members during a color contrast challenge, and the gang bands together to sabotage Cam's standing in the competition.

  5. 5The Art Stands Alone

    42 minJul 9, 2019

    It's every man and woman for themselves when the artists tattoo any design in any style before a blind critique from the judges.

  6. 6Art of War

    42 minJul 16, 2019Now viewing

    In a test of consistency, the teams must engrave full suits of armor, then a cross-stitch style elimination tattoo throws all the artists for a loop.

  7. 7Sabotage

    42 minJul 23, 2019

    The artists go head-to-head in a test of technical application, and the losers fight for their survival in an elimination tattoo challenge dictated by the victors.

  8. 8Pins & No Needles

    42 minJul 30, 2019

    The judges test the artists' understanding of color theory; two coaches take the artists to school; the battle intensifies for $100K and the title of "Ink Master."

  9. 9Drawing Alliances

    42 minAug 6, 2019

  10. 10By Accident or By Design

    42 minAug 13, 2019

    The battle for the grand prize and title of Ink Master continues as the judges test the artists' adaptability.

  11. 11Roll of the Dice

    42 minAug 20, 2019

    The artists find themselves in a dicey situation with confrontational coaches Josh Payne and Nikki Simpson.

  12. 12Put Your Ink Where Your Mouth Is

    42 minAug 27, 2019

    The competition tests the artists' ability to market themselves when the power is in the hands of the canvases.

  13. 13Moving Pictures

    42 minSep 3, 2019

    The artists are on their own in a test of finesse as the six remaining competitors fight for the cash prize and the title of Ink Master.

  14. 14Unfriendly Fire

    42 minSep 10, 2019

    It's a battle of the sexes as the men's team takes aim at the women during an illustrative portrait challenge.

  15. 15Step Up or Shut Up

    42 minSep 17, 2019

    The last four artists remaining battle it out in a tattoo marathon to secure their spot in the season finale.

  16. 16Battle of the Sexes Finale

    42 minSep 24, 2019

    Seven veteran artists battle it out in the "Clash of the Coaches Face Off"; the battle of the sexes comes to an end as the three finalists reveal their 35-hour Master Canvas tattoos and one artist wins the title of Ink Master.