Best Ink (premieres tonight at 10/9c on Oxygen) is a new competition reality series that goes inside the unpredictable world of tattoo artistry.

With nothing but their needles, ink, and passion, ten respected tattoo artists from across the country compete over eight episodes for the chance of winning $100,000 and a cover and feature spread in Tattoo magazine.

The contestants are guided through the competition by host and recording artist Kimberly Caldwell. After each challenge, the head judge, world-renowned tattoo artist Joe Capobianco, along with international pinup model and tattoo shop owner Sabina Kelley and a rotating guest judge, critique the artists’ work to find the most skilled tattooist. Only one artist will get the ultimate bragging rights to call their work “Best Ink.”

We stopped by a screening for the show at culturefix on the lower east side and met with some of the contestants. Hear who they think is their toughest competitor, what gives them an edge in the competition and what celebrity they would like to ink most! Take a look here:

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