Epic Ink
"Epic Ink" profiles the in-demand artists and their cutting-edge creations at Area 51 Tattoo in Springfield, Ore. The shop specializes in hyper-realistic ink work featuring popular characters and scenes from sci-fi films, comics, cartoons and pop culture. In fact, five of Area 51's artists -- including owner Chris 51 -- are among a handful of people worldwide who are licensed by Lucasfilm studio to tattoo its properties. Also featured on the series are Welsh-born Chris Jones, who has multiple Tattoo Industry Award nominations in the Best U.K. Male category; Josh Bodwell, a realism and portraiture specialist; and self-taught Heather Maranda. When not at the shop, the artists travel the world tattooing at comic cons and shows and geeking out with hardcore fans.
Season 1
10 episodes
1. Welcome to Area 51Characters from the 1985 movie "The Goonies" are tattooed onto a customer in the opener of this series following the goings-on at a unique tattoo shop in Oregon.TV-PGCC25minAug 20, 2014
2. Comedians, Zombies and Space Cats, Oh My!A portrait of Chris Farley is tattooed onto a customer.TV-PGCC25minAug 27, 2014
3. The Duel and the Dark KnightTattoos of Batman and dinosaurs are featured.TV-PGCC25minSep 3, 2014
4. It's Chi-Town, Baby!A massive octopus tattoo; a tattoo of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle.TV-PGCC25minSep 10, 2014
5. Friday the ThirteenthSci-fi theme tattoos are featured.TV-PGCC25minSep 17, 2014
6. The Girl With the Monster TattooA tattoo of a bloody mouth is featured. Also: a mash-up tattooTV-PGCC25minSep 24, 2014
7. Got My Eye on YouA tattoo of an eyeball is applied to the back of a client's head. Also: a tattoo inspired by the movie "Pulp Fiction."TV-PGCC25minOct 1, 2014
8. Blood, Guts and DonutsA "Star Trek" fan visits the shop; a customer gets a tattoo of a bloody skull.TV-PGCC25minOct 8, 2014
9. Take Me Out to the BallgameA mom and daughter get tattoos together; a baseball fan gets a tattoo of a team's mascot.TV-PGCC25minOct 15, 2014
10. Welcome to the Tattoo JungleTattoos of Peter Pan and a tiger in outer space are featuredTV-PGCC25minOct 15, 2014
Epic Ink
"Epic Ink" profiles the in-demand artists and their cutting-edge creations at Area 51 Tattoo in Springfield, Ore. The shop specializes in hyper-realistic ink work featuring popular characters and scenes from sci-fi films, comics, cartoons and pop culture. In fact, five of Area 51's artists -- including owner Chris 51 -- are among a handful of people worldwide who are licensed by Lucasfilm studio to tattoo its properties. Also featured on the series are Welsh-born Chris Jones, who has multiple Tattoo Industry Award nominations in the Best U.K. Male category; Josh Bodwell, a realism and portraiture specialist; and self-taught Heather Maranda. When not at the shop, the artists travel the world tattooing at comic cons and shows and geeking out with hardcore fans.
