Ep 3. My Style Is Better Than Yours

Ink Master: Grudge Match season 1 episode 3, "My Style Is Better Than Yours," features a high-stakes competition between two tattoo artists with vastly different styles. The episode opens with host Dave Navarro introducing the grudge match between contestants Cleen Rock One and Erik Siuda. Both artists are seasoned veterans of the tattoo world, with impressive portfolios and reputations as some of the best in the business.

The format of "My Style Is Better Than Yours" is a head-to-head battle between Cleen and Erik, with each artist designing tattoos within their own signature style. In the first round of the competition, the artists are given a blank canvas and two hours to showcase their best work. Cleen, who specializes in bold, colorful pieces, opts for a vibrant underwater scene featuring sea creatures and coral reefs. Erik, on the other hand, chooses a more subdued black and gray approach, creating a haunting portrait of a skull and roses.

After the first round, the judges evaluate the tattoos and declare a winner – in this case, Cleen, whose colorful underwater scene impresses the judges with its intricate details and shading. However, the competition is far from over, as the artists move on to the second and final round.

For the second round, the artists are given five hours to create a larger, more complex tattoo within their own style. This time, Erik takes a risk and chooses to work outside of his comfort zone, creating a tribal-style tattoo with bold lines and geometric patterns. Cleen, on the other hand, doubles down on his vibrant, colorful style, creating a large tattoo featuring an eagle and American flag.

Throughout the episode, tension runs high as the artists pour their hearts and souls into their tattoos, pushing themselves to the limit in pursuit of victory. Viewers get an up-close look at the intricate process of tattooing, as Cleen and Erik work tirelessly to transform their blank canvases into stunning, intricate works of art.

Ultimately, the judges deliver their verdict, evaluating each of the tattoos based on factors such as creativity, technical skill, and overall impact. With both artists pushing themselves to create truly remarkable tattoos, the competition is intense and the outcome is anyone's guess – making for an exciting, suspenseful episode of Ink Master: Grudge Match.