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MARK MATTHEWS: WHO WILL BE THE INKED MASTER?

Matthews is a self-taught artist who respects the styles of traditional Japanese and American ink. Don’t expect him to back down from competition: He’s also a professional mixed martial arts fighter who will go toe-to-toe with anyone trying to take the title he thinks he should rightfully own.

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SARAH MILLER: WHO WILL BE THE INKED MASTER?

Miller comes with a different outlook on tattooing. After having worked with numerous design firms on branding campaigns, she quit her thriving graphic de- sign and illustration career in order to ink. She aims to expand the medium and push the boundaries of what is considered tattoo art with her illustrative work.

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"BIG DADDY" TRAY BENHAM: WHO WILL BE THE INKED MASTER?

Some tattoo artists let their work do the talking—and while Benham’s pieces speak for themselves, his silver southern tongue also interjects. Using super clean lines, smooth shading, and the full color palette, Benham is one of the boldest artists and characters this season.

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JESSE SMITH: WHO WILL BE THE INK MASTER?

Since Smith’s resume boasts a job of drawing caricatures at Busch Gardens, there’s no doubt that if a quirky, cartoonish tattoo goes in front of the judges, it came from his hand. Not just an illustrator, Smith prides himself on being able to construct his own homemade tattoo machines.

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LA RON “RON” GIVENS: WHO WILL BE THE INK MASTER?

After getting a really bad tattoo, Givens decided to give tattooing a try. He turned a negative into a positive and created a new life’s work. He is always grinning, considers himself an “eternal optimist,” and hopes that his new-school Japanese tattoos and winning smile will take him to the top.

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KREAYSHAWN: Q & A

With the release of her debut album "Somethin' Bout Kreay" set for September 18, Kreayshawn has been a busy girl. Featuring collaborations with everyone from Kid Cudi to Diplo "Somethin' Bout Kreay" has fans waiting on the edge of their seats.

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Q+A: KURT SUTTER (SONS OF ANARCHY)

The bad boy of Hollywood—whose credits include Sons of Anarchy and Outlaw Empires—opens up about ink, the SOA gang, and being married to Peggy Bundy.

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T.MILLS: Q & A

Rapper T.Mills chats with Inked Magazine about his tattoos, his tours and his talent in this web exclusive interview.

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