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Everything You Need to Know About Being an Ink Master Human Canvas Download ArticleExplore this Article Sections 1 Can I apply to be an "Ink Master" canvas? 2 "Ink Master" Canvas Requirements 3 Do Ink Master canvases pay for their tattoos? 4 Do Ink Master canvases get paid? 5 Did Ink Master get canceled? + Show 2 more... - Show less... Other Sections Tips and Warnings Related Articles Expert Interview References Co-authored by María Fernández González and Hannah Madden
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This article was co-authored by María Fernández González and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. María Fernández González is a Tattoo Artist based in Hamburg, Germany. She works out of her tattoo studio, Alchemist’s Valley, which has locations in both Hamburg and Madrid. She specializes in fineline tattoos with soft shadings. While she mainly works with black ink, she sometimes includes touches of color in her work as well. Her original tattoo designs often reference her love of nature and are defined by graphic and clean elements. María creates unique tattoo compositions that leave an indelible mark on her clients. As an early adopter of the concept of modern tattooing, which features designs with fine lines and unique illustrations, María has become a highly sought-after tattoo artist and is considered a true visionary in the field of modern tattooing. She graduated with a Master's in Fine Arts from the School of Art in Hamburg, and with a Degree in Fine Arts from Complutense University of Madrid, Spain. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 92,110 times.
Love the show Ink Master and have a hankering for a new tattoo? You’re in luck—Ink Master recruits human canvases for every season to get a new tattoo on the show. To find out how to apply and what the requirements are, read on!
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Apply to be an Ink Master canvas online by filling out the application here: http://www.castinginkmaster.com/human-canvas-application.html
In order to be a human canvas, you must be over 18 and a Canadian citizen. You also must be vaccinated against COVID-19 at the time of filming.
Ink Master canvases do not have to pay for their tattoos, but they do not get any monetary compensation for being on the show, either.
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Can I apply to be an "Ink Master" canvas?
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Yes, you can apply online to be a canvas on Ink Master. Simply head to Ink Master’s website and fill out an application with your name, number, and address. The application will ask you other questions, like how you would describe your personality and how many tattoos you have already. It will also ask you to describe the potential tattoo you’d like to receive and where on your body you’d want it.[1]XResearch source
To fill out an application, head to http://www.castinginkmaster.com/human-canvas-application.html.
Be sure to read the application fully, including the terms and conditions near the bottom, before submitting.
Ink Master only reviews applications when they’re getting ready to shoot a new season. If the show is not currently casting, wait until they are to submit your application.
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"Ink Master" Canvas Requirements
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1 You must be over 18 and a Canada local. Ink Master is only allowed to tattoo legal adults, so you have to be over 18 by the time the show is filming. And, since Ink Master is based in Canada, you need to be a Canadian citizen in order to participate.[2]XResearch source
2 You must be vaccinated against COVID-19. As of 2022, Ink Master is requiring all of its participants to be fully vaccinated. On the application, it will ask you if you’re vaccinated; and if you aren’t, it will ask you if you’re willing to be vaccinated if asked to participate.[3]XResearch source
If you are not vaccinated and not willing to get vaccinated before filming, you will not be selected as a canvas.
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Do Ink Master canvases pay for their tattoos?
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No, Ink Master canvases don’t have to pay for their tattoos. If you are selected to be on Ink Master, you will not have to pay your tattoo artist nor the producers of the show for your tattoo.[4]X Expert Source María Fernández GonzálezTattoo ArtistExpert Interview That’s the beauty of Ink Master—you get tattooed free of charge![5]XResearch source
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Do Ink Master canvases get paid?
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No, Ink Master canvases do not get paid for their time. In the terms and conditions of the application, you’ll notice that human canvases do not get any monetary compensation. You will also not get reimbursed for any travel or accommodation costs that you have.[6]XResearch source
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Did Ink Master get canceled?
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Yes, Ink Master was canceled in 2020, but is returning in 2022. The production shut down in 2020 for multiple reasons, one of which was the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the show has been picked up again by Paramount+ to air a new season.
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Co-authored by: María Fernández González Tattoo Artist This article was co-authored by María Fernández González and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. María Fernández González is a Tattoo Artist based in Hamburg, Germany. She works out of her tattoo studio, Alchemist’s Valley, which has locations in both Hamburg and Madrid. She specializes in fineline tattoos with soft shadings. While she mainly works with black ink, she sometimes includes touches of color in her work as well. Her original tattoo designs often reference her love of nature and are defined by graphic and clean elements. María creates unique tattoo compositions that leave an indelible mark on her clients. As an early adopter of the concept of modern tattooing, which features designs with fine lines and unique illustrations, María has become a highly sought-after tattoo artist and is considered a true visionary in the field of modern tattooing. She graduated with a Master's in Fine Arts from the School of Art in Hamburg, and with a Degree in Fine Arts from Complutense University of Madrid, Spain. This article has been viewed 92,110 times. 1 votes - 100% Co-authors: 5Updated: June 20, 2025 Views: 92,110 Categories: Movie Character Cosplay In other languages Spanish Japanese
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Download Article Explore this Article Sections 1 Can I apply to be an "Ink Master" canvas? 2 "Ink Master" Canvas Requirements 3 Do Ink Master canvases pay for their tattoos? 4 Do Ink Master canvases get paid? 5 Did Ink Master get canceled? + Show 2 more... - Show less... Other Sections Tips and Warnings Related Articles Expert Interview References Co-authored by María Fernández González and Hannah Madden 
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Co-authored by: María Fernández González Tattoo Artist This article was co-authored by María Fernández González and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. María Fernández González is a Tattoo Artist based in Hamburg, Germany. She works out of her tattoo studio, Alchemist’s Valley, which has locations in both Hamburg and Madrid. She specializes in fineline tattoos with soft shadings. While she mainly works with black ink, she sometimes includes touches of color in her work as well. Her original tattoo designs often reference her love of nature and are defined by graphic and clean elements. María creates unique tattoo compositions that leave an indelible mark on her clients. As an early adopter of the concept of modern tattooing, which features designs with fine lines and unique illustrations, María has become a highly sought-after tattoo artist and is considered a true visionary in the field of modern tattooing. She graduated with a Master's in Fine Arts from the School of Art in Hamburg, and with a Degree in Fine Arts from Complutense University of Madrid, Spain. This article has been viewed 92,110 times. 1 votes - 100% Co-authors: 5 Updated: June 20, 2025 Views: 92,110 Categories: Movie Character Cosplay In other languages Spanish Japanese 
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Yes, you can apply online to be a canvas on Ink Master. Simply head to Ink Master’s website and fill out an application with your name, number, and address. The application will ask you other questions, like how you would describe your personality and how many tattoos you have already. It will also ask you to describe the potential tattoo you’d like to receive and where on your body you’d want it.[1] 
1 You must be over 18 and a Canada local. Ink Master is only allowed to tattoo legal adults, so you have to be over 18 by the time the show is filming. And, since Ink Master is based in Canada, you need to be a Canadian citizen in order to participate.[2] 
2 You must be vaccinated against COVID-19. As of 2022, Ink Master is requiring all of its participants to be fully vaccinated. On the application, it will ask you if you’re vaccinated; and if you aren’t, it will ask you if you’re willing to be vaccinated if asked to participate.[3] 
No, Ink Master canvases don’t have to pay for their tattoos. If you are selected to be on Ink Master, you will not have to pay your tattoo artist nor the producers of the show for your tattoo.[4] That’s the beauty of Ink Master—you get tattooed free of charge![5] 
No, Ink Master canvases do not get paid for their time. In the terms and conditions of the application, you’ll notice that human canvases do not get any monetary compensation. You will also not get reimbursed for any travel or accommodation costs that you have.[6] Advertisement 
Yes, Ink Master was canceled in 2020, but is returning in 2022. The production shut down in 2020 for multiple reasons, one of which was the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the show has been picked up again by Paramount+ to air a new season. 
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