The 17 Greatest Finale Tattoos On 'Ink Master'

Jay Kobayashi

Updated April 15, 2024 17 items

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Tattoos must have been part of the live finale.

Attention all artists! We are ranking the best finale tattoos from Ink Master! From the span of fourteen seasons, the show have challenged tattoo artists from all across the country to compete for a chance at a grand cash prize and the title of Ink Master. As such, every season of Ink Master have artists competed in weekly challenges and pushed their abilities to the limit by producing the best tattoos that the show has ever seen. Whether or not these master canvases won the title of Ink Master, the best Ink Master finale tattoo is the one that not only surprised us with jaw dropping artistry, but properly shows clean technical application, a solid understanding of color theory, great use of space, and bulletproof line work.

Some of Ink Master's best finale tattoos range from a variety of styles, whether if you prefer black and gray, new school, photo realism, Japanese, or illustrative line drawings, at the end of the day a good tattoo is a good tattoo. It doesn't matter whether or not these artists have won the title of Ink Master or if they are the most popular contestant on Ink Master, the best finale tattoos on Ink Master are going to be the ones that leave an impressionable and memorable mark on us no matter how much time has passed. Which Ink Master finale tattoo do you think is the best?

Vote up the best finale tattoos from Ink Master and be sure to check out the absolute worst tattoos on Ink Master!

Photo: Ink Master / Paramount+
1
209 VOTES
American Traditional Back Piece
Artist: Dave Kruseman
Season: 6
Episode: 16
Episode Name: "Master vs. Apprentice Finale"
209 votes
Photo: Ink Master / Paramount+
2
123 VOTES
Full Color Traditional Japanese Dragon Back Piece
Artist: Old Town Ink
Season: 9
Episode: 16
Episode Name: "Shop Wars Finale"
123 votes
Photo: Ink Master / Paramount+
3
164 VOTES
Japanese Inspired Head & Neck Tattoo
Artist: DJ Tambe
Season: 10
Episode: 16
Episode Name: "Return of the Masters Finale"
164 votes
Photo: Ink Master / Paramount+
4
149 VOTES
Black and Gray Lady Death
Artist: Jimmy Snaz
Season: 13
Episode: N/A
Episode Name: “Master Canvas Reveal | Ink Master: Turf War” on Youtube
149 votes
Photo: Ink Master / Paramount+
5
119 VOTES
Black and Gray Photo Realistic Tiger wearing a Samurai Helmet
Artist: TeeJ Poole
Season: 11
Episode: 16
Episode Name: “Grudge Match Finale”
119 votes
Photo: Ink Master / Paramount+
6
185 VOTES
Black and Gray Female Warriors Back Piece
Artist: Angel Rose
Season: 13
Episode: N/A
Episode Name: “Master Canvas Reveal | Ink Master: Turf War” on Youtube
185 votes
Photo: Ink Master / Paramount+
7
147 VOTES
New School 90's Hot Rod Chest Piece
Artist: Ryan Ashley Malarkey
Season: 8
Episode: 18
Episode Name: "Peck vs. Nuñez Live"
147 votes
Photo: Ink Master / Paramount+
8
100 VOTES
Full Color Neo-Traditional Viking
Artist: Tony Medellin
Season: 11
Episode: 16
Episode Name: “Grudge Match Finale”
100 votes
Photo: Ink Master / Paramount+
9
129 VOTES
Full Color Neo-Traditional Falcon Back Piece
Artist: Black Cobra Tattoos
Season: 9
Episode: 16
Episode Name: "Shop Wars Finale"
129 votes
Photo: Ink Master / Paramount+
10
144 VOTES
Traditional Japanese Thunder God Back Piece
Artist: Laura Marie
Season: 12
Episode: 16
Episode Name: "Battle of the Sexes Finale"
144 votes

Photo: Ink Master / Paramount+
11
136 VOTES
Full Color Pinup
Artist: Chris Blinston
Season: 6
Episode: 16
Episode Name: "Master vs. Apprentice Finale"
136 votes
Photo: Ink Master / Paramount+
12
137 VOTES
Bio Mechanical Back Piece
Artist: Dani Ryan
Season: 12
Episode: 16
Episode Name: "Battle of the Sexes Finale"
137 votes
Photo: Ink Master / Paramount+
13
145 VOTES
New School Oriental Tiger Back Piece
Artist: Jason Clay Dunn
Season: 5
Episode: 16
Episode Name: "Ink Live"
145 votes
Photo: Ink Master / Paramount+
14
142 VOTES
Color Realism Skull w/ Hot Rod Aesthetic Back Piece
Artist: James "Cleen Rock One" Steinke
Season: 5
Episode: 16
Episode Name: "Ink Live"
142 votes
Photo: Ink Master / Paramount+
15
124 VOTES
Bio Mechanical Chest Piece
Artist: Bob Jones
Season: 13
Episode: N/A
Episode Name: “Master Canvas Reveal | Ink Master: Turf War” on Youtube
124 votes
Photo: Ink Master / Paramount+
16
124 VOTES
Full Color Traditional Japanese Dragon Chest Piece
Artist: Anthony Michaels
Season: 7
Episode: 13
Episode Name: "Revenge Live"
124 votes
Photo: Ink Master / Paramount+
17
122 VOTES
Bio Mechanical Chest Piece
Artist: Angel Rose
Season: 13
Episode: N/A
Episode Name: “Master Canvas Reveal | Ink Master: Turf War” on Youtube
122 votes