Matti hixson biography of martin

When Ink Master debuted in 2012, it did so with a modest budget, a less-developed format, and no expectations.

Sure, Oliver Peck and Chris Nuñez are rock stars in the tattoo world, but tons of ink lovers didn't know their names then. And though Dave Navarro was already a recognizable rock star, he wasn't necessarily the king of the tattoo world.

But the show exploded in popularity, and the rest is heavily-inked history.

Ink Master has changed over the years. In season two, the show brought in the audience, allowing viewers to vote for their favorite tattoos and artists.

Matti hixson biography of martin

In season three, the canvases finally got to have their say. As the series went on, the flash challenges have gotten crazier, the competitions have become more cutthroat, and the formats have grown more complex. Teams, shop face-offs, grudges, return canvases — they're all in the Ink Master mix, in addition to the show's spinoffs.

Almost every art