This season centered on the long-standing rivalry between veteran contestants and Christian Buckingham , who returned as coaches to lead teams of 18 new artists.
: In a series-first "double win" for Team Cleen, Tony Medellin took home the title of Ink Master and $100,000, while Cleen Rock One finally secured his first win (and another $100,000) by defeating Christian in their personal grudge match. Ink Master - Season 11
: Tony's winning back piece featured a bold, warrior-inspired design with exceptional color saturation, while Teej impressed judges with a detailed Japanese-themed back piece. This season centered on the long-standing rivalry between
: Fans often highlight this season for its simplified "boxing match" team format. However, some critics and viewers on Reddit pointed out that certain finalists reached the end without being forced to perform in difficult styles like black and gray. Ink Master Season 11 Premiere Recap - Haukur Örn Hauksson : Fans often highlight this season for its