Ink Master’s Best Tattoo Re-Dos 🤞

Between time limits, difficult canvases, and a ton of other factors, artists sometimes botch their Ink Master tattoos. These artists were given a second chance at their worst tattoos and ran with it.
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[@Emperor_23]

100% respect for Jesse for practicing & improving his skills, so many people when they get critiques, goes in one ear & out the other, he actually listened & improved himself

[@AllRequired]

Can anyone say "Tim Lees"?

[@aaronhgaines]

Watching Bubba come up and hug that guy was so cute and bro and the same time. 😍

[@absolutelyridiculous6743]

YES! Talk about hittin' you in your feels.

[@BikingVikingHH]

Bros can be cute.

[@carlwhy]

Until you learn that the wrestler got busted for child porn. Much less endearing after that.

[@artisticalex1206]

I agree. Thank god Bubba made it up to that dude and did a better version of his grandfather.

[@nicole14355]

The change in his body language when he said he has a portrait of his daughter...

[@eresrothrock4465]

Facts

[@AllRequired]

I especially love Bubba's strategy. He offered James a third option that Jim clearly hadn't thought about.

[@rocksjoshua]

Am I the only one who thought the Obama portrait was off? Didn’t look good at all to me. The JFK portrait looked the best imo.

[@BikingVikingHH]

JFK was a much better president too.

[@v35p3r4]

@@BikingVikingHH piss off man stick to the goddamn subject, do this shit on twitter

[@pepperonipikachu5414]

The Obama portrait was very soft but was limited in its contrast. I think they were trying to take that into account in addition to the insane improvement he made when judging it

[@NP148]

doing a portrait of a black man on black skin isn't easy, especially when trying to show contrast, but I thought he did a great job. Right side of the pic was a little darker than the left and Jesse followed that, but I especially liked the "wrinkles" in Obama's smile that he was able to capture.

[@rocksjoshua]

@@NP148 I didn't think about that

[@aj1800]

That was so awesome of bubba not to get mad like the canvas was and than to hug him, was......... WOW 😁 he killed that tattoo!!!

[@codycroy6184]

The cavas whole mood changed when he told him he’s got a messed up portrait of his daughter on his arm

[@PikaQPika]

Probably knew the professional wrestler would hand his ass to him though haha!

[@gurglequeen433]

@@codycroy6184 Probably because he quickly realized that Bubba did understand how he felt.

[@lightlady4]

No one else notice he said “I have a f**led up daughter of portrait on my arm”… just me? Lol

[@aj1800]

@@lightlady4 I did hear that. I'm wondering if he said that to make the canvas feel better?? I wish he would have showed it

[@magicraccoons]

Aaron giving everyone the middle finger when getting complimented on his portrait is still one of the funniest moments. There was no hesitation in his movements he was ready!

[@AlphaMachina]

His grandfather looked like a really cool cat.

[@dixiecyrus8136]

Yeah,people back then were sharp dressers, now days people don't bother.🤷‍♀️😢

[@laurahero8778]

They are so creative. I'm an artist myself but goodness I can't think of an art piece let alone a permanent tattoo in just an hour or so. That would make me stress for a week 😅😕.

[@BikingVikingHH]

None of these are new, they are most are just designs they have mastered over years of tattooing extremely similar things.

[@SoCalDreamer91]

As an art history lover, the Degas tattoo was stunning and such and incredible comeback! I also really love the sincerity of the artists to make it right for the canvases that they botched and those too came out improved and better.

[@XtotheK]

"THIRD TIMES A CHARM, CLEEN!" Christian forever won my respect with that callout.

[@RustyWerben]

Sometimes these judges be reaching to criticize

[@tonkysue207]

Bubba was a gentleman.both canvas and him gracious.nice.

[@faunagraphy360]

The pressure while competing on the show is nuts. I'm glad they did these redemptions.

[@nightdahlia4512]

If you know that a bad Tattoo might screw up your career, why would you go on ink master!? Might as well spend the money in a shop If you are going to complain, like you knew the risks😂

[@maebunny5298]

It's a free tattoo by the "best" tattoo artist there are

[@emmagrace8938]

@@maebunny5298 being done under stressful circumstances, in a very limited time period, potentially in a style they aren’t familiar with. It’s an *enormous* risk to go on Ink Masters, particularly if having a bad tattoo will make or break a career. You could walk away with an AMAZING piece of art for free, or you could get a messed up tattoo that has had its flaws pointed out in full, zoomed-in detail on national television. Fully depends on what artist you get, what the challenge is, and anything else that could potentially go wrong.

[@chimeratcg07]

Awesome gesture from Bubba.

[@ricardobjj24]

I love Tatu Baby 😍

[@elic6301]

If you have an unfinished tattoo, by an artist you liked... why don't you just ya know.. set up a time to get it completed?

[@skrittle555]

probably because most of them can't afford to. they are signing up for free tattoos after all, and finishing it off the show would mean paying the artist for that caliber of work. i mean you can see a lot of the canvasses' other tattoos and a lot of them are questionable at best. just my thoughts

[@Coochiedestroyer23]

She already told her she can’t do it in 4 hours but she didn’t listen. Pretty much what happens if you get free tattoos lol

[@cecilebraillie4471]

@@skrittle555 as if taking a week off work doesn't cost them anything

[@skrittle555]

@@cecilebraillie4471 who says they work? maybe they don't. we don't know anything about them lol. who cares

[@cecilebraillie4471]

@@skrittle555 most adults have a job. Also your disregard towards the customers is really showing.

[@biosaber585]

The one thing I hate hearing from all the redemption artists is their concern over specifically THEIR redemption. Tattoos are permanent and GENERALLY cannot be removed, hearing an artist be more concerned about their "redemption" than ensuring their person gets a GOOD finished product sincerely bothers me, especially when there ISN'T a time limit in the redemption works

[@ElRevoJuega]

I have soooo much respect and admiration to Bubba, this guy really stepped up on his skills and actually became an Ink Master from being a really weak link, that's the message ppl don't you dare to stop for a loss or a mistake, you need to keep going, put yourself back up and try again for the better

[@LoveMae1222]

Idk much about tattooing but every time one of these guys say "I'm working on darkskin" I then see their "canvas" and I'm like where's the dark skin? Every time I hear that, the canvas ain't even really got dark skin. It makes me wonder for tattoos, is anything more than super pale not ideal for this competition? One of the times I heard that, the person was slightly tanned. I'm just confused because I've seen some killer tats on many of my friends, sounds like they just need an excuse and they love to pull that one if the canvas ain't paper white. Oh and many of those killer tats are color, so I know it's more than possible to do bada** color tats on dark skin. Just weird I never heard of that being a thing until watching these since yesterday.

[@Spaxcore]

I think it's only in terms of getting an outline to pop. The lighter the skin, the better. It's just physics. And this is a competition.

[@deborahsauce9198]

@@Spaxcore if you can’t do a good tattoo on dark skin you don’t deserve to be ink master.

[@LoveMae1222]

@@Spaxcore In theory I guess it makes sense, I just can't help but put my very basic personal experience in knowing the super nice tats I see on dark skin in rl.

[@deborahsauce9198]

No your concerns are definitely correct lmao, colors can definitely pop on dark skin, it just requires a different technique. Plus most the canvases who have “dark skin” are not dark at all. It’s really just an excuse because they don’t want to take the time to give good tattoos to everyone, only the people it’ll be easier on.

[@LoveMae1222]

@@deborahsauce9198 okk thanks for the input. I feel better not being the only one who thought this.

[@richyrich5049]

I love when contestants talk shit about other artists, then get reamed by the judges.

[@jenniturtleburger3708]

Bubba did a fantastic job. Good for him.

[@Orangesoda65]

These people are coming on to the show for free tattoos and act like they are paying clients.

[@jessgreen2464]

Bubba is such a sweet heart!

[@ScootersArtDiary]

Dude! Tatu Baby’s garter belt tattoo is SO pretty! I wish I could see them both finished!

[@speedman11111]

Forced perspective is a hard tattoo. Not something I'd get I don't like the style but he did make it nice.

[@AzureHeartSong]

Lalo and Picasso’s shop should have been called “House of Cringe.”

[@allthingstrishy]

I’m sorry but that John F Kennedy was insaneeee compared to Barack Obama. Wayyy better than Jessie’s bruh lol

[@osamashatat]

Artist tells you, what you want will not work in the time allotted. And then you get upset because the artist didn’t finish. That’s on you 100%.

[@GeauxRight777]

The carousel horse came out great

[@BBTY2380]

The way James came at Bubba all sideways seems unnatural. Wouldn’t be surprised at all if the producers instructed him how to act before he walks in that room.

[@Useless22]

10:53 “I gotta fucked up daughter of a portrait on my arm.” Lmao

[@TheRkanuch]

If they ever do this type again, I have a painting id love tattooed on me to cover up and hide my cancer scars

[@Danceofmasks]

Bubba and James. The happy ending everyone needed.

[@Yungxxizzle]

6:23 the face literally looked fine like relax

[@kennedycox3191]

The Jesus tattoo is worse than the Reeper :-(

[@Krypto1201]

Legit just got my first tattoo today and idk how these people can go 6 hours or longer getting a tat

[@korie4198]

You learn how to breathe and focus so the pain isn't as shocking as the first few.

[@Kay-xf9pf]

I’m able to tattoo myself for up to 5 hrs now it’s not too bad just learn breathing keep your sugar intake up

[@SL4PSYM4XY]

10:56 he really got put in his place. and then they hug it out and he says, "im glad he didnt suplex me" the world needs more of this! Everyone wants to slit everyone's throat over the tiniest mistakes. If these two can hug it out, we can.

[@danjohnson6870]

I couldn’t let Lalo or Picasso touch me. Lalo hadn’t bathed in weeks and Picasso is about as bad but is also pretentious with the name

[@maggiee639]

Lol when was this?

[@archangelkhaira1681]

Tatu baby is so nice I love her

[@Mitchmyoutube]

Imagine hitting it from the back and Obama is staring at you

[@tammywright8488]

The other thigh garter isn't finished either. Two totally different garters

[@XX-ef3qb]

Tatu baby 🥰

[@IzayaSasuke]

I was not ready for that Wilma Flintstone remark. Really cracked me up.

[@Rip_JahCraft]

The perspective guy was confusing tf outta me

[@maenad1231]

It’s so annoying when they whine about getting contrast done on black people who aren’t even darker than the average black person ESPECIALLY when the portrait they’re doing is of a person with a similar skintone. Like come on- I’ve seen so many artists _(not on ink master)_ do this flawlessly. It’s not the person’s skintone, you’re just not as well rounded of a tattoo artist as you like to claim. It’s your own fault if you only practiced on light skin

[@marktalledo9191]

Kruseman winning the season doesn’t make sense to me. He doesn’t have the same skill as the other Ink Masters. The same goes to Jason.

[@bulkvanderhuge9006]

Lalo kind of looks like Pauly Shore

[@Jamie_McElroy]

That last forced perspective tattoo with Jesus’ arm, was AWFUL. Jesus’ extended arm looked like a crab leg you’d snap apart and dip in butter. The face he gave Jesus was not the endearing, loving face. The whole tattoo is horrible. If I heard that tattoo artist say “I got this” once more time….

[@dangusdong7253]

Who’s bullying that guys mom over his tattoo😂 shame on you

[@AlphaMachina]

That girl with the stain glass horse got a beautiful figure. Good lord.

[@AlphaMachina]

@Nonaya Bidness There's nothing wrong with having a beautiful figure, nor recognizing it. Get over it.

[@AlphaMachina]

@Nonaya Bidness Men wear what they want in the Middle East. Women wear "curtains" (hijab, jilbab, abaya or niqab) in the Middle East because they're forced to (it's the law). But I think a "burka" is what you're looking for. Breaking that law brings strict punishment in many countries, like being whipped and beaten by their brothers, nephews, uncles, father, grandfather, husband, or even sons, because their own sons have more rights than they do. Further instances of this might bring a public punishment, or even execution. Many would rather not wear "curtains" and would like to be able to be seen. That being said, many Middle Eastern countries are more fair about this, and women are able to wear many types of clothes and enjoy a bit more personal freedom. You don't like being seen, that's fine, but you're projecting that dislike onto people who might enjoy being seen, and seeing others, and that's not fair. People cannot know from a glance whether you want to be seen or not. It's the most natural thing to a human being to look at and admire the beauty of another human. It's what we're literally genetically programmed to do to carry on the human race into the future. And, nothing is stopping you from wearing your curtains in public. Go right on ahead.

[@tevisfredericks3822]

Jesse did that 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

[@danjohnson6870]

Garter with bow in the back is terrible

[@anaalina5964]

26:04 Why'd they use a black and white filter when talking about colors?? 💀

[@drake.707]

Hahahahaha the girl with the annoying voice crying was way too funny.

[@BeehDayNight]

11:03 that what is all about ! love that.

[@cgarcia2739]

Garter belt was pretty bad.

[@Cup_of_tea424]

yooooo the grandpa was a hottie!

[@victorbornhoft7537]

Wasn’t Craig the best color tattoo guy in season 4 though?

[@drowzywb8231]

14:14 “this is the daughter of the gentleman that you’ve now tattooed twice” jeez

[@eutanasiacaseira4911]

That Jesus looks worse than the reaper 💀💀💀

[@rh5521]

Grandpa looks gangster

[@MrDeltoric]

3:01 Bro who gets a Connecticut tattoo to show off they're from Waterbury 😭

[@jesicaerich619]

I love Cleen and Tatu Baby ☺️😋

[@sickostix]

I don't know what the other portrait that Bubba did on him looked like... but, in my opinion it still doesn't look like the picture. I know how hard it is to draw portraits from older, blurry or hard to read pictures is (I draw portraits constantly and love using old photos for reference so I can bring more life into them) but, it just didn't hit for me... maybe it was the angle or the curve of the leg but the proportions of that man's face were not correct.

[@Dziewczynafajna]

am I the oly one who finds golden skull's portraits hideous???

[@zkart8038]

Yes you're the only one. They were technically strong for the pic size they got.

[@noahgraham5912]

"I have a fucked up portrait of my daughter on my arm" *Immediately shuts up*

[@scarlettroger1508]

Kito, as an artist is very inconsistent.

[@cecilebraillie4471]

I'm European and I would be 100% watch this show if the tattooers acted like quiet, sensible adults. I cannot take these clowns seriously.

[@ms.artichokecheesepizzawst3239]

Finally one u haven’t seen

[@cecilebraillie4471]

why would you put so much black thick lines in a garterbelt tattoo? It looks like an iron chain from a distance, not feminine at all.

[@Disciple8923]

The canvas who's a wrestler, what is his name?

[@kasvinimuniandy4178]

reality tv setup: Girl walks like she's gonna pull the artist's hair in anger Reality: Shakes hands, hi!! pleasantries, discuss-discuss, yay!

[@waveyunreleased8969]

How much does the canvas get

[@littlebigkicker]

i thought those were starfish as a garder lolz

[@TwoBiteBrownies]

The bubba one looks bad tho lmao

[@firebirdude2]

14:24 Except his left eye doesn't match the right nor the photo and his right ear is straight-up trash.

[@stephanaeon]

I don't get the forced perspective Jesus tattoo idea. I mean I get it but then that's Jesus' hand doing everything. when you pee, when you hook up, etc. seems kinda weird

[@nayamemer4801]

I think he should make his grandfather tattoo in his arm or back rather than his leg.

[@Tattook]

El Cristo tsss fail again ?

[@twilightitydeviant5256]

19:08 these hot human canvases??

[@jennifermckinley8477]

Tattooing Obama on a black chick and saying that is more complicated because her skin is darker 🤔 Like really....i would think that would be a advantage.

[@Coochiedestroyer23]

Why do these people get portraits from people on Ink Master? Not all artists can do portraits so why gamble with something permanent that means a lot to you

[@jackcoogan310]

Jesse calling Black and Gray Portraits was THE highlight of the series. That's what the show is all about. Big props to him!

[@MarioMartinez-tt9ly]

I’m sorry but I couldn’t get a tattoo of a political figure (president)

[@hunterfisher5577]

@@MarioMartinez-tt9ly an older one, whose legacy is proven. But never a modern day political figure whose crimes & scumminess can still be exposed. Like Hillary Clintin lol, what a mistake!

[@athena6832]

I had mad respect for Jesse when he did that!! I hate when old artists come back and they haven't learned anything 🙄

[@craig3240]

I get why new school artists get the label one trick ponies but I never got that with Jesse. Portraits just weren't his specialty, but he improved tremendously at his weak spot. He's awesome all around.

[@AllRequired]

I'd have an even greater respect for him if he called "new-school" for an artist that specialized in black and grey portraits. Make them walk a mile in the other artist's shoes.

[@ariana_208]

“I love being naked. I’m comfortable in my body” Dave: “I understand”

[@XtinaCMV]

The way he asked if she wears revealing clothes killed me. 😂

[@Sunsetdreamer0]

He said “revealing material “ and I lost it 😂

[@kelsey2333]

Whenever he interacts with attractive young women you can tell that in his head hes like "ok dont sound like a creep"

[@Maggie_b]

“What if she makes it so I can’t wear my booty shorts anymore”. WTF

[@chubbybunny6975]

@@kelsey2333 I mean, he's made sexist comments on the show so. Criticizing an artist for giving a girl a very bold, masculine tattoo that the canvas specifically asked for, by saying "You should've gone lighter for a lady. I'd hate for a cute girl to walk in for a tattoo and then leave the studio a little...less cute"

[@MsNPee]

Almost cried when the client quietened with respect when the artist mentioned his own disastrous tattoo - kinda showed me how I might better de-escalate rather than fuel conflict. Thank you guys x

[@AllRequired]

And no less of his own kid. That's someone you want inking you and someone you want as your mentor.

[@cecilebraillie4471]

fakest moment of the episode, but OK

[@MsNPee]

@@cecilebraillie4471 (whether its fake or not is irrelevant) Anyway may Peace follow you all

[@nickslaughter6284]

I’m glad dude got the good portrait he wanted, but that realistic NYC style skull that bubba drew up, was so badass

[@AllRequired]

He'd better not have ditched that drawing. Someone else would have loved it.

[@Swnsasy]

For the life of me I cannot understand WHY, WHY get a tattoo of a politician LOL

[@RUO788]

Exactly !!!!! Lmao

[@thewildlife9455]

Wrestler guy with other junk tattoos says he's never left a shop unhappy before...and then turns down the dopest statue of liberty tattoo I've ever seen🤯

[@erikkibler3466]

I thought the same thing

[@tenerife_sea]

bc he's been thinking about that potrait everynight before he sleeps for years I think 😂 he just needs that closure he can always get that liberty tattoo outside the show

[@SheagleArk]

@@tenerife_sea I don't see it happening any time soon. He was sentenced to prison for child p charges in 2018.

[@TingzWithTasia]

@@SheagleArk damn

[@swiftfizz788]

@@SheagleArk the artist or the wrestler guy ?

[@DraziwLestat]

That whole Bubba situation was not what I could ever expect to happen! Nice job!!!!

[@nickslaughter6284]

Forreal, I’m glad dude got the good portrait he wanted, but that realistic NYC style skull was so badass that bubba drew up.

[@AJvsEverything]

9:27 I looked up James 'Rudeboy' Riley to see where he wrestles at, since I'm a wrestling fan and didn't recognize him...turns out he got arrested in 2017 and sentenced in 2018 for possession and promotion of child porn...that's a big yikes...

[@hopeauman8433]

Damn it really wasn’t the tattoo he had to worry about ruining his career…

[@Malwina157]

Yes... Including infants in se*ual activities. How fu*ked up is that? 😒

[@lolo_bird]

Holy crap!

[@Kay-xf9pf]

…..guess he should of been worrying about other things ruining his career….

[@golden_leader9227]

This teaches me that a lot of the tattooers in Ink Master are actually good or great artists and when they screw up is a combination of pressure/bad days/time limits etc. Bubba's portrait tattoo is good, like REALLY good (and i loved that moment)!

[@AngelicPhantom]

I always wonder what amazing tattoos we've missed out on thanks to the sabotaging and back-biting. Imagine if each tattooist got to do their best for each challenge...

[@golden_leader9227]

@@AngelicPhantom Agreed! We could have had a lot of great works indeed

[@AngryBerb]

I think Bubba's portrait was actually better than the original reference photo. Like the tattoo was closer to what the cameraman saw through the lens when they took the photo decades ago.

[@kaitlynmccormick1310]

Bubba not getting upset with that angry canvas was amazing. A complete contrast to how the other contestants handle everyone around them. Artists grow and this is a great example of that, Im so glad James gave him a second chance. They were so hard on Bubba, like jesusss. But hopefully the artists around him know now how important it is to take a clients requests seriously. I notice how often they get blown off by the tattoo artists here because of the pressure. You must be flexible.

[@AllRequired]

The canvas didn't want to be angry. He was trying to appeal to the artist's own experiences, and Bubba delivered ("I'm glad he didn't suplex me"). That's probably why he was so keen on accepting the portrait tattoo. Jim thought he was a shoo-in for the job.

[@AllRequired]

James really didn't want to stay mad. He wanted to find a rapport, and Bubba answered with a messed-up portrait of his own kid.

[@AllRequired]

Exhibit A: ES!

[@youngredd3802]

No one gonna mention Sausage’s JFK?🤯

[@flipotssss]

It was incredible 😱

[@Petrichor206]

Is the blown up head intentional? ☠️☠️☠️

[@griffin1155]

CANNOT believe that someone is walking around with ronald regan on their body

[@jshearouse]

Reagan,Hillary,Obama...any politician. Whyyyyy?

[@bro26mohw]

Walking around with any politician on your body just screams “I’m an ignorant piece of shit”

[@Jamie_McElroy]

What about Hillary??? She lost the election!

[@Ben-iz9ud]

At least it wasn't carter

[@timgibson4570]

I can't stand when I see people with portrait tattoos of celebrities on them but not any portraits of their parents, kids, etc.

[@johnmeier789]

The way that man asked angrily, but also quesioningly, for a "sugar skull based on new York City?" Right after a wierd argument got me howling at 3 AM!!! 😂🤣😂😭

[@kelsey2333]

That interaction was intense

[@adriaanos7691]

Especially when bubba said “I’m glad he didn’t suplex me”

[@pudgypunkk]

That forced perspective Jesus tattoo was completely jacked lol, he had Jesus's face looking like how Napoleon Dynamite drew that portrait of Trisha

[@thatweirdpersononyoutube835]

Came here to say that. Ugliest Jesus tattoo.

[@mazzmj5809]

"He had a hard time before doing this same type of tattoo, lets do it again" 🤡

[@KSE828]

Keto really isn’t good at forced perspective

[@wallrrusslord4779]

Yeahhhhh… he had the opposite side of the cross’s perspective showing. Anatomy was not in perspective. Oof

[@Jamie_McElroy]

It was horrible

[@ivenstorm]

I'd argue that the Phoenix isn't a Phoenix.... It's more like the Peacock version of a Phoenix. I expected more brighter oranges, yellows. Flames, Ashes. None of that was put on to the tattoo.

[@Ivan.A.Churlyuski]

It’s a hou-ou which is a Japanese phoenix. And it was a good looking one in my opinion.

[@anaalina5964]

It's a Japanese style Phoenix... don't be so uncultured, he even said it.

[@ivenstorm]

@@anaalina5964 I'm just basing it on my understanding of the bird. It might have another version, but if I were to go to a shop and that's what I was given and I didn't know about that, then I would be pissed. In the versions I'm used to seeing, which mind you stems from games like Final Fantasy, the bird is entirely on fire and is more set to colors like oranges, yellows and reds.

[@anaalina5964]

@@ivenstorm No one would give you a Japanese Phoenix unless you asked for it... tattoos should also be discussed with the artist, obviously, before getting them.

[@ivenstorm]

@@anaalina5964 well said, totally agree.

[@toribrewer2112]

“That’s the sexiest thing I’ve ever seen” Dude that garter is STILL botched.

[@eerielconstantine5051]

I thought the gun idea made it uglier lol he did great tattooing it tho

[@emmythebun]

Bubba revealed that he knows how it feels to have a bad portrait of someone you love dearly, showing how bad he must feel to know he did that to someone else, and then they hugged it out. I found that interaction very lovely. The new portrait he did is amazing.

[@AllRequired]

His little aside ("I'm glad he didn't suplex me") sealed it.