Miami, NY, and LA Ink: Where are They Now?

Before Ink Master and How Far is Tattoo Far took over our TV screens, tattoo television belonged to the holy trinity: Miami Ink, LA Ink, and NY Ink. And today, it’s been at least six years since any of these programs first hit the air. So we’re taking a brief walk down memory lane and checking out where your favorite TV tattooers wound up years after their stints on the silver screen. Take a look at an updated where are they now special and let us know your thoughts on this story in the comments section.

Ami James- Miami Ink, NY Ink

Following starring in both Miami and NY Ink, Ami James went on to co-found the website Tattoodo and today owns five tattoo shops around the world.

Chris Nunez- Miami Ink

Following his time on Miami Ink, Nunez went on to own Handcrafted Tattoo and Art Gallery in Fort Lauderdale and has appeared as a judge on Ink Master for the past 12 seasons.

Chris Garver-Miami Ink, NY Ink

Today, Chris Garver is a Japanese expert at Five Points Tattoo in New York City.

Darren Brass- Miami Ink

While Miami Ink ended over ten years ago, Brass continues to tattoo at Love Hate tattoos in Miami Beach.

Luke Wessman- Miami Ink

After television, Wessman went on to establish The Summer Town Inn, a private studio in Los Angeles.

Tim Hendricks-Miami Ink, NY Ink

Tim Hendricks currently works in Fullerton, California and created both Salt Water tattoo company and Toddler Tattoos.

Yoji Harada-Miami Ink, NY Ink

After NY Ink, Harada worked in the Netherlands until passing away on March 27th, 2019.

Kat Von D-Miami Ink, LA Ink

While Kat Von D continues to tattoo here and there, she’s now known as the founder and CEO of Kat Von D Beauty and in November of 2018, gave birth to her first child with musician Prayers.

Corey Miller- LA Ink

Miller currently works in Upland, California at Six Feet Under Tattoo Parlor.

Hannah Aitchison- LA Ink

Aitchson currently works at Curiosity Shop in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Kim Saigh- LA Ink

Saigh currently works at Memoir Tattoo in Los Angeles, California.

Nikko Hurtado- LA Ink

Appearing as a guest artist in Kat Von D’s shop, Hurtado is a leader in the color realism genre and has inked big name celebrities such as The Rock. Today he tattoos at Black Anchor Collective in Hesperia, California.

Megan Massacre- NY Ink

One of the biggest breakout stars of NY Ink, Massacre currently co-owns NYC’s Grit N Glory and went on the appear on Netflix’s Bondi Ink.

Chris Torres- NY Ink

Torres currently tattoos at Clash City Tattoo in New York City.

Tommy Montoya- NY Ink

Montoya works at Klockwork Tattoo Club in Covina, California.

Rodrigo Canteras- NY Ink

Canteras currently works at Five Points Tattoo in New York City.

Billy DeCola- NY Ink

DeCola currently tattoos at a private studio in British Columbia.