@Yuki Gónzalez they do! That's the motivation for trying to keep as many of their members on their team as possible, because if their team makes it to the finals, they also win
Yuki Gónzalez I believe it was the first season they implemented coaches. Not including the judges as coaches. And now if you come back as a full season coach your prize money is matched to the winners prize money it seems. The current season with single episode coaches they get a chance to win $25,000 at the finale.
LittleParade no fr. work smarter not harder. plus these are permanent works on a human being. TRY UR BEST TO DO UR BEST WORK MY GUY 😂😂😂 and its funny that they brought it up thinking the judges would get them for it
@Alistair Bolden i would have to disagree those lines looked solid and also what do u mean shading with a mag is a cool idea bro thats what mags are for is shading
@@HeavyMetalKittenx also gave him MORE time to work on that tatt and put more detail. they are just mad thats it lol honestly i would of been damn why didn't think of that.
I have to say this guy is absolutely insane with his creativity and passion for just creating anything. I didn't see works from all ink master competitors but I guess as far as creativity goes he is absolute winner always.
I know DJ from his participation on Best Ink like 6 years ago and the dude was a monster in that one (the only reason he didn't won was because Teresa was also another monster), so when I saw him competing here, I knew he was gonna do great things (the only thing I was afraid is that Bubba could put him down), glad he didn't just vanished after Best Ink and decided to try Ink Master to show how much of an amazing tattoo artist he is.
@@FernandoTorres-bz5tf I saw that season too. I didn't realize it until I looked up Shop Wars on Wikipedia that it was him. Btw, there was also a Best Ink Redemption webshow where the eliminated contestants compete for their redemption and he won that one. Just throwing that out there.
Bubba played it smart and allowed DJ to lead him. DJ did more work but the efforts from both were equal. See the 4 horseman episode of s9, DJ tat first but the 4 shops lost so Bubba had to tat as well to keep them alive
Forreal have never ever thought of getting a backpiece done, just because it's a lot of commitment and I'm indecisive af. BUT when I saw that b&w backpiece man.....I want it on my own back. It's so solid and beautiful
The challenge was to not use any shading but mimic shading with lines. Everyone else took that to mean, don’t use shading needles and only use lining needles. DJ chose to follow the exact wording of the challenge and used his shading needle to make lines which was quicker, much easier, and looked better.
Imo he's too pretentious at times. Anthony Michaels and Joey Hamilton are way more likable and Joey is practically too wholesome for this show lol. Ryan Ashley's also really likable.
Not only does DJ have some of the best, consistent tattooing in the competition, he’s one of the few contestants who doesn’t seem to care about the theatrics of it all. He’s just there to tattoo
Judging by his work on 2 seasons, St Marq was a one trick pony lol. Still nowhere near as bad as Mystic Mike though, that guy was terrible, what kind of idiot brings only one machine to a tattooing competition 😂😂😂.
As a dude working in the art industry I can tell you that his designs are one of the best works I have ever seen in my entire life, they are breathtaking especially the black and white portrait... I envy the dude have it in his back.
DJ is so unreal. Like half of his work that hes done on the show it all looks like it wouldve taken months to make and to do it with that much detail in just a duration of hours is very impressive. Glad he won two times in a row.
The people getting salty about him using a mag are wack lmao.. Make 5 individual lines and make them half assed or use a mag and make them perfect?, it’s a fairly simple decision, and a smart one at that!
Actually the mag is somewhat risky as well. When you use a mag, you are essentially doing multiple lines at a time so if you screw up, all the lines are going to be wack
For tattoo shops all over the world to have all the signs in their shops saying no whining or crying or complaining that's all these tattoo artist do is cry and whine and complain.
DJ: *Uses a mag* Doom Kitten: That’s weak, dude Me: *chokes on my drink* Oml seriously!? That’s one of the smartest moves I’ve seen in this competition!
I think DJ is such a great artist! His illustrations are always beautiful and his execution is always super clean. His imagination and technical skill are what makes him so good!
DJ is absolutely a Master Artist! His talent is other worldly, he’s amazing! ANYONE going up against him , in order to win would HAVE TO BE a Master Artist themselves.
Remember when Bob Dylan got boo`ed for using an electric guitar for the first time? Same with the Mag IMO. He was an innovator and showed versatility and style. The other competitors are weak, and childish.
He didn't show innovation because all the tattoo artists know what a mag is and how to use it. They were just being little babies because they didn't think of it first and his tat was better than theirs, creative yes, innovative no lol.
@@lachazaroony that's not a new method at all and he didn't invent something. Like I said they all know what a mag is and how to use one and they all know exactly what a mag does. They were just mad they didn't think of it first and when they started talking shit on him nobody wanted to use a mag because they didn't want to get shit talked on them, DJ didn't give a shit what the other artists thought and his tat killed theirs lol.
That tattoo on the top of the head is CRAZY! It's so cool how they look so different but go together so effortlessly. DJ is one of the best all around artists on this show"s history.
DJ is DEFINITELY one of my very top, ALL TIME FAVES!! This was a really fab video, although honestly, it’d be EVEN BETTER if you’d just included a quick glance at the pieces that HIS pieces were up against..... for instance, when showing him winning the (multiple) series that he’s won, to have just had a quick glimpse of the other finalists’ day of 5-6 hour tatt AND the 24-35 hour pieces would’ve been really nice. Or even with the Flash Challenges....a quick look at those he’s beaten would have been nice!! I’m sure there’s probably loads of people who remember each & every tatt ever on Ink Master, but after nearly 12 entire seasons, IIIIIIIIIIIIIII’MMMMMM NOT ONE OF THEM!!!’😊
The sheer amount of artistic talent here blows my mind. I can do calculus for days but I’d be hard pressed to draw anything better than a stick figure if I had to. It’s truly under-appreciated just how awesomely skillful these artists are. If these guys had the academic equivalent of their intellect instead of it being art, they 100% would be the scientists/engineers that send people to space.
The mag thing was so silly. They were literally mad that they didn't think of it. I love DJ's art and I admit he can be a little annoying and pretentious at times but 100% on his side about the mag. He's one of the most artistic artists in Ink Master history imo. If I had to pick one person to get a tattoo from that's been on the show it would probably be him.
Are you really comparing all of mankind to a couple tattooers on some fake Hollywood drama? Besides, how would you feel if someone was cheating in a competition for $100k? Turns out he just understood the rules better but you can't blame people for getting upset when they misunderstood the rules.
0:56 This makes me think of siblings who are complaining that one of them got the last cookie and Nunéz is like the cool dad that says he got it first so suck it up
Dj brother I’m proud of you, come a long way from us drawing at the Rochester shop and us in the limo on my birthday in downtown Rochester picking up people we don’t know. Keep it up brother your deserve it.
Without a doub he's one of the top 3 Ink Masters from all the seasons together, if it's your favorite, it's a solid choice indeed. Good personality as well.
That black and grey back piece is not only DJ's best on the show (imo), it's one of the best tattoos I've seen ever. She looks a bit like Greta Garbo in her 1930s prime. DJ is superb.
So crazy to think if DJ didnt get locked up he might still be a junkie just doing homie tattoos in his kitchen. Dude is one of the best artists i've seen on this show. Hopefully he can stay clean with all that cash in his pocket. Thats the hardest part come from a former addict myself.
Can say with 100% confidence, DJ deserved both his wins.
Yuki Gónzalez He won the very next season as a coach. Being the only two time back to back winner. He won $200,000.
@Yuki Gónzalez they do! That's the motivation for trying to keep as many of their members on their team as possible, because if their team makes it to the finals, they also win
Yuki Gónzalez I believe it was the first season they implemented coaches. Not including the judges as coaches. And now if you come back as a full season coach your prize money is matched to the winners prize money it seems. The current season with single episode coaches they get a chance to win $25,000 at the finale.
Absolutely!
W 9797 That tattoo is dope
The way he hugged Anthony at the end and how Anthony hugged him back pulling him in was pure as fuck. Easily my two favourite artists
This man is a true artist dude, intelligent, creative, detail-oriented, versatile. Love him so much. His artistry and drive are truly inspiring.
Yes for sure. He definitely thinks outside of the box. Thats what makes him a true artist.
@moot _ ...no question about it
Absolute facts
Everyone was so butthurt that they didn't think of using a mag.
LittleParade no fr. work smarter not harder. plus these are permanent works on a human being. TRY UR BEST TO DO UR BEST WORK MY GUY 😂😂😂 and its funny that they brought it up thinking the judges would get them for it
I could use a mug
it was smart and they are pissed they didn't think of it first...
@Alistair Bolden i would have to disagree those lines looked solid and also what do u mean shading with a mag is a cool idea bro thats what mags are for is shading
Honestly it’s fuckin brilliant and if I was on his team i wouldn’t say shit but if I was against him I’d be pissed as hell too lol
For the hundredth time using a mag is not cheating
Mistaken_ Stranger working smarter, not harder. They were just mad they didn’t think of it
They got really butthurt you can tell 💀 still think to this day it was a petty move voting them to the bottom for it
@Ouija ZaZa Gaming the rules didn't say you could not use a mag
Ouija ZaZa Gaming I tattoo and I can’t see any cheating
@@HeavyMetalKittenx also gave him MORE time to work on that tatt and put more detail. they are just mad thats it lol honestly i would of been damn why didn't think of that.
"He's using a tool to have consistency in his work so he doesn't have botched lines"
Imagine being that sad
That also is a risk because u mess up one time and u mess many lines
Its a tool but he holds it
Imagine if a great talent like him had gone to waste because of drugs
Sad to say that happened to Scott Marshall who also was on the show on the earlier seasons of the show
It would be sad even if he wasn't talented.
Imagine everyone that did drugs that stopped their potential...
Happens all the time sadly!
Imagine if he went to Devry University and learned how to fix refrigerators
I have to say this guy is absolutely insane with his creativity and passion for just creating anything. I didn't see works from all ink master competitors but I guess as far as creativity goes he is absolute winner always.
I know DJ from his participation on Best Ink like 6 years ago and the dude was a monster in that one (the only reason he didn't won was because Teresa was also another monster), so when I saw him competing here, I knew he was gonna do great things (the only thing I was afraid is that Bubba could put him down), glad he didn't just vanished after Best Ink and decided to try Ink Master to show how much of an amazing tattoo artist he is.
@@FernandoTorres-bz5tf I saw that season too. I didn't realize it until I looked up Shop Wars on Wikipedia that it was him. Btw, there was also a Best Ink Redemption webshow where the eliminated contestants compete for their redemption and he won that one. Just throwing that out there.
It's funny he came in as a sidekick for Bubba and ended up carrying him through the entire competition and now becoming an Ink Master regular...
I don't think he ENTIRELY carried Bubba. There were some moments when Bubba was able to carry his own weight.
bubba was a great partner and def is strong enough
I first since dj in another tattoo reality show Best Ink on oxygen. Lol i already knew he was going to be a strong competitor coming in tbh
Bubba played it smart and allowed DJ to lead him. DJ did more work but the efforts from both were equal. See the 4 horseman episode of s9, DJ tat first but the 4 shops lost so Bubba had to tat as well to keep them alive
Bubba was literally his sidekick bruh
Omfg!
That b/w portrait backpiece is one of the best tattoos i've ever seen!
Took my breath away
Yeah agree.
Lmfao it’s trash
Fukkin Clown Lol why u mad ? I mean i don’t except anything else from you looking at your username but still 🤡
@@liftx1052 trash? Your tats was more trash dude 😂
Forreal have never ever thought of getting a backpiece done, just because it's a lot of commitment and I'm indecisive af. BUT when I saw that b&w backpiece man.....I want it on my own back. It's so solid and beautiful
My favourites are DJ and Anthony. 😍❤️ Please make one compilation on Anthony too.
Amen to that!
They are doing these compilations for the new judges, I doubt they'll do Anthony, there's probably one for Cleen coming next week actually
Steel Smoking yes, next compilation will be Cleen.
yassss
Word
“They uses a mag!”
Work smarter not harder.
Done him dirty with that thumbnail 😂😂
sumayyah Islam
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 yeah
sumayyah Islam Fr ahaha
Beat me to the comment 💀💀😂😂
Why would using a type of tattoo needle be cheating in a tattoo competition? I dont get what they upset about
Idk maybe a mag is more difficult to use and people in the competition got mad he was the only one who used it well
Outsmarted. They are frustrated.
Calvin Harris they were mad cause they didn’t think of it first lol
The challenge was to not use any shading but mimic shading with lines. Everyone else took that to mean, don’t use shading needles and only use lining needles. DJ chose to follow the exact wording of the challenge and used his shading needle to make lines which was quicker, much easier, and looked better.
They got mad because they havent thought of it.
I would NEVER get a head/neck tattoo but like. That skull tat was SICK AS HELL. Probably one of the coolest tattoos I've ever seen
They should just do a "Best of" for every Ink Master and runner-up
a lot don't have a "Best of"
Best of Cleen Rock One
@@taniskay2657 that would be like 20 minutes long
@@mirwazirbangahan1045 correction* 30
DJ the most likeable character in ink master
Imo he's too pretentious at times. Anthony Michaels and Joey Hamilton are way more likable and Joey is practically too wholesome for this show lol. Ryan Ashley's also really likable.
@Shubham Seriously? I find him to be obnoxious and petty. Anthony is more humble and likable...
My top four (in no specific order) are: Ryan, Anthony, DJ, and Cleen
I agree..He strikes the perfect balance between confident and humble imo. And his has the talent to back up his mouth. So does Sarah Miller, actually.
And Anthony
They should do an ink master season where Chris, Oliver and other guest judges compete against each other
Yea that would be really cool
ffsgdfSgDsv iyknavDdvsa yesss hahahahahaha
I have always wanted that.... But I highly doubt they would both agree to be scrutinized that much LOL
Bonbon C very true sadly :(
They both sucks! Look at their works.
The tattoo he did with the mag is one of my favourites ever in any episode i've seen
“this is a game, & if you’re smarter than your opponent oh well” very well said, gotta do what you gotta do 🤷🏼♀️
i got a tattoo from him two years ago and it is still one of my all time favorites he really knows what he is doing
Is you lien
@@desmanford4155 i have one also
Lucky! I would love one from him or any of the masters or runner ups lol. But I live in New Jersey and have no way of getting to Arizona lol
How much?
The dude who got the back tattoo was real damn lucky DAMN
DJ is a powerhouse talent. And I admire that he came from serious hardship and rose above it to triumph. So much respect.
Not only does DJ have some of the best, consistent tattooing in the competition, he’s one of the few contestants who doesn’t seem to care about the theatrics of it all. He’s just there to tattoo
He won Ink Master twice in a row. He’s the Tattoo God, not St. Marq :)
huggyprincess you’re so right, fuck st.marq!
St. Marq is a tattoo GOD XD XD XD
Judging by his work on 2 seasons, St Marq was a one trick pony lol. Still nowhere near as bad as Mystic Mike though, that guy was terrible, what kind of idiot brings only one machine to a tattooing competition 😂😂😂.
The first clip always kills me cause they really thought the judge were gonna change their mind over the needles they used lmfaooo
"Passion over paycheck"
- A true artist
As a dude working in the art industry I can tell you that his designs are one of the best works I have ever seen in my entire life, they are breathtaking especially the black and white portrait... I envy the dude have it in his back.
I’d immediately start using a mag after I saw him using it with no question. Everyone can’t be eliminated together
Yeah. That's what i was thinking. 😂
DJ is so unreal. Like half of his work that hes done on the show it all looks like it wouldve taken months to make and to do it with that much detail in just a duration of hours is very impressive. Glad he won two times in a row.
For some reason DJ reminds me of Chester bennington. I think it's the facial features but it's mainly the way he carries himself or acts at times
Yeeeees!! Thought the same since I saw him.
Same here! I knew I wasn't the only one
The people getting salty about him using a mag are wack lmao.. Make 5 individual lines and make them half assed or use a mag and make them perfect?, it’s a fairly simple decision, and a smart one at that!
Actually the mag is somewhat risky as well. When you use a mag, you are essentially doing multiple lines at a time so if you screw up, all the lines are going to be wack
I have 2 things to say:
1) using a mag is fair and just genius
2) L.E.G.E.N.D.
DJ was right, they are just mad they didn't think to use a mag. Nothing wrong with thinking of something first!
For tattoo shops all over the world to have all the signs in their shops saying no whining or crying or complaining that's all these tattoo artist do is cry and whine and complain.
C S true but I also think the producers play in role in that to create fake drama for some reason.
Those dudes who showed off the full back pieces, I could never be so nude in front of so many people 😂
Dope tattoos create body confidence out of thin air, you could do it!
Yeah they do and besides you’re so very beautiful Faith
Takes a lot of confidence to pull it off tbh. I salute the canvases who offer their bodies for these artists to express their work on
I'm starting to realize how jealous they were of dj throughout the season bc it wasn't hard to see that dj was practically the most talented guy there
I’m so glad DJ is an ink master judge now
Work smarter, not harder. They are prolly pissed because, yep, as he said, they didn't think about it first.
"jail has been the best thing that ever happen to me"
I haven't heard that many times...
DJ: *Uses a mag*
Doom Kitten: That’s weak, dude
Me: *chokes on my drink* Oml seriously!? That’s one of the smartest moves I’ve seen in this competition!
I think DJ is such a great artist! His illustrations are always beautiful and his execution is always super clean. His imagination and technical skill are what makes him so good!
that head piece is absolutely gorgeous beyond words. That's art
DJ is absolutely a Master Artist! His talent is other worldly, he’s amazing! ANYONE going up against him , in order to win would HAVE TO BE a Master Artist themselves.
Remember when Bob Dylan got boo`ed for using an electric guitar for the first time? Same with the Mag IMO. He was an innovator and showed versatility and style. The other competitors are weak, and childish.
He didn't show innovation because all the tattoo artists know what a mag is and how to use it. They were just being little babies because they didn't think of it first and his tat was better than theirs, creative yes, innovative no lol.
@@stpbasss3773 Thats what innovation means. To come up with a new method or new product. He came up with a new method.
@@lachazaroony that's not a new method at all and he didn't invent something. Like I said they all know what a mag is and how to use one and they all know exactly what a mag does. They were just mad they didn't think of it first and when they started talking shit on him nobody wanted to use a mag because they didn't want to get shit talked on them, DJ didn't give a shit what the other artists thought and his tat killed theirs lol.
Dj is the reason why i got into doing art and watching ink master
My question of all time: are oliver peck and chris nuñez able to do this kind off tattoos???
Have you not seen their work?
Oliver can definitely pull it off. He did a back piece for Dave and it’s just pure art
Oliver yes Chris no
no
Chris is so right, DJ was very smart using the mag.
Binge watching this again and this was uploaded. Perfect timing! 🙌🏼
DJ did an amazing job every single time. Always growing too. 👏🏼
Rainbow! I do the same thing
That tattoo on the top of the head is CRAZY! It's so cool how they look so different but go together so effortlessly. DJ is one of the best all around artists on this show"s history.
DJ is DEFINITELY one of my very top, ALL TIME FAVES!! This was a really fab video, although honestly, it’d be EVEN BETTER if you’d just included a quick glance at the pieces that HIS pieces were up against..... for instance, when showing him winning the (multiple) series that he’s won, to have just had a quick glimpse of the other finalists’ day of 5-6 hour tatt AND the 24-35 hour pieces would’ve been really nice. Or even with the Flash Challenges....a quick look at those he’s beaten would have been nice!! I’m sure there’s probably loads of people who remember each & every tatt ever on Ink Master, but after nearly 12 entire seasons, IIIIIIIIIIIIIII’MMMMMM NOT ONE OF THEM!!!’😊
CLEAN VS DJ would be HELLA DOPE !
The sheer amount of artistic talent here blows my mind. I can do calculus for days but I’d be hard pressed to draw anything better than a stick figure if I had to. It’s truly under-appreciated just how awesomely skillful these artists are. If these guys had the academic equivalent of their intellect instead of it being art, they 100% would be the scientists/engineers that send people to space.
Man did the most amazing sleeve on me back in like 2014, forever repping Vegas ! Much love DJ
That head tattoo is dope af!!!
that top of the head one is just absurd, i cant even put it in to words, wish i was that canvas lol
That head tattoo was amazing!!!!
That head tattoo was AWESOME. so creative. Every way you look at it, there was a new image. I loved it!
Okay but why is no one talking about everyone still being so excited for DJ even tho they didnt win?? True sportsmanship right there
Best of Anthony next pleaseeeee
okay but that model with the huge face on his back... he got some cake
yes ma’am
DJ went in did his thing dropped the mic and left 😂😂
This guy was my favorite out of everyone to ever be on the show, he always made good art
It's on my bucket list to get a tattoo by DJ. All his work is phenomenal!
Dj literally outplayed and outsmarted everyone G thinks outside the box like crazy
Love how he said Passion over Paycheck !
👏🏽💯
I really like that Anthony and DJ have a brotherly competition
Using a mag is cheating? Who cares? That tattoo looks amazing! That’s the game!
kaysuewood it wasn’t cheating, They were just butthurt that they didn’t think of it first lol.
You can literally feel his passion and excitement it’s inspiring.
The mag thing was so silly. They were literally mad that they didn't think of it. I love DJ's art and I admit he can be a little annoying and pretentious at times but 100% on his side about the mag. He's one of the most artistic artists in Ink Master history imo. If I had to pick one person to get a tattoo from that's been on the show it would probably be him.
He’s a gem, love his work
Dj’s back piece is one of the most beautiful pieces of art I’ve ever seen. I watch this so often just to drool at his work.
Dynamic DJ. Amazing artist and inspirational guy. Love him. Triumphing over drugs his most major achievement. Nothing can stop him now.
i literally started watching this series 2 days ago and i’m hooked lol
That black and white back piece DJ did is about as flawless as it gets. Incredible work.
seeing compilation of his beautiful work was amazing!! hes so creative and passionate about what hes doing, just pumping inspiration for me
Dude, him using a mag is just him being smart and playing the game. Not his fault for you not thinking outside the box.
Ma guy won 3 times he’s definitely the Ink Master legend!
He be reminding me of Geri, the guy who fixes woody
Gen Gg omg he does!!!!!
He does haha or the villain in despicable me but cuter.
When he used the fineliner, you could see how mean and jealous mankind really is, it makes me sick.
emzie we live in a cruel world
@@aworkofart9163 True 😕
Are you really comparing all of mankind to a couple tattooers on some fake Hollywood drama? Besides, how would you feel if someone was cheating in a competition for $100k? Turns out he just understood the rules better but you can't blame people for getting upset when they misunderstood the rules.
Pretty stupid comment
Don't you mean the mag shader?
Tbh DJ vs Anthony is a win-win. They are both phenomenal artists.
He said it perfectly, it's a competition and he outsmarted them.
One of my favourite artists of this show. Love his work, love his colour saturation, just awesome
i'm such a DJ fan girl XDD
Definitely my favorite contestant in ink master ! I wish I could be tattooed by him
That head neck tattoo is the best tat I have ever seen
0:56 This makes me think of siblings who are complaining that one of them got the last cookie and Nunéz is like the cool dad that says he got it first so suck it up
I‘d die to get a tattoo from DJ. I love his clean work and his style so much.
his style, the creativity and precision he puts into his art is so beautiful. one of the best artists on this show i've seen i feel like.
Dj insanely creative, jaw breaking drawings, confident attitude thats an artist fashoo
DJ and Anthony are two of the most professional artists through out the series imo.
Stiff competition. It's fair to say @djtambe is the InkMaster GOAT.
Dj brother I’m proud of you, come a long way from us drawing at the Rochester shop and us in the limo on my birthday in downtown Rochester picking up people we don’t know. Keep it up brother your deserve it.
His lining is fukn incrediable.. his tats are out of this world fukn dope work dude
One love for Anthony, DJ and Ashley🙌🏽💯❤
Without a doub he's one of the top 3 Ink Masters from all the seasons together, if it's your favorite, it's a solid choice indeed. Good personality as well.
Passion over paycheck, that's fricken gold man, we need more people like that
DJ was definitely one of my favorites from the show. One day I will get a tattoo by him
That black and grey back piece is not only DJ's best on the show (imo), it's one of the best tattoos I've seen ever. She looks a bit like Greta Garbo in her 1930s prime. DJ is superb.
So crazy to think if DJ didnt get locked up he might still be a junkie just doing homie tattoos in his kitchen. Dude is one of the best artists i've seen on this show. Hopefully he can stay clean with all that cash in his pocket. Thats the hardest part come from a former addict myself.