Ink Master Turf War - Episode 1 -

The premiere of Ink Master: Turf War (Season 13, Episode 1), titled "," aired on January 7, 2020. This season introduced a regional format, pitting 20 artists from four areas of the U.S.—East, West, Midwest, and South—against each other for a $100,000 prize. Episode Highlights

: For the first time this season, the judges—Dave Navarro, Chris Núñez, and Oliver Peck—conducted blind critiques , evaluating the work without knowing which artist created it. The Elimination Battle Ink Master Turf War - Episode 1

: Upon arriving in New York City, artists were tasked with creating tattoos that represented the culture and style of their home states . The premiere of Ink Master: Turf War (Season

Artists who failed to impress during the home state challenge faced a to stay in the competition. Ink Master (TV Series 2012– ) - Episode list - IMDb The Elimination Battle : Upon arriving in New

: Each region was led by a returning veteran who competed in past seasons: East : Jimmy Snaz (Season 11) West : Angel Rose (Season 11) Midwest : Frank Ready (Season 10) South : Jason Elliott (Season 10)