Miami Ink

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"Miami Ink" is the title of a reality show on TLC which films the events that take place at "305 Ink" (often also referred to as "Miami Ink"), a tattoo shop on Miami Beach. The shop is co-owned by artists Ami James and Chris Nuñez, and also features artists Kat Von D, Chris Garver, Darren Brass and Yoji Harada. The show exhibits the process and finished work of these entrepreneurial tattoo artists by featuring a number of customers along with their backstory and motivations for their tattoos.

Yoji started working at the shop as Ami's apprentice, and performed much of the support work such as cleaning, and general errands while studying and practicing the art of tattooing. He has subsequently begun to accept paying customers, though the skill he demonstrates on the show is still not yet at the level of the other artists. California artist Kat Von D joined the shop during the first season while Darren was unable to work due to an injured arm and has continued to make semi-regular appearances in later episodes. Ami narrates most episodes, with Chris Nuñez occasionally filling in, by recounting the story of each of the featured customers. The main musical theme for the show is "Funky Kingston" by Toots and the Maytals.

The artists you see on the show are only there during tapings. In order to get a chance to be tattooed by the shows' artists you need to apply on TLC.com.

[edit] Celebrity Customers

The following people have appeared on Miami Ink:

Diablo Dimes - musician - Gypsy head with "Ragtime Gypsy New Orleans" above and below head by Darren Brass. Darren Brass also did a second tattoo of Diablo Dimes's daughter.
Evan Seinfeld - Biohazard - skull with bandana that reads FTW (Fuck The World) by Chris Garver.
Sunny Garcia - pro surfer - Hawaiian Islands by Ami James.
Mark Zupan - Murderball - right upper shoulder and chest tribal tattoo by Ami James.
H2O - All band members were tattooed by 4 tattoo artists.
Tako - custom chopper builder - bricks on his right wrist by Ami James.
Billy Lane - custom Chopper builder - mom tattoo on his hand
Phil Varone - former drummer for Skid Row - son's name tattooed by Darren Brass.
Anthony Bourdain - chef, author, and host of the television show No Reservations - skull by Chris Garver.
Harold Hunter - skateboarder - Twin Towers skyline tattoed by Chris Garver.
Lloyd Banks - G-Unit Rapper - Full back tattoo of the darker side of the Rotten Apple, New York City, by Chris Garver.
Johnny Messner - A cross with Jesus, drawn by his brother who is an artist, on his arm by long time friend Ami James.
Ivy Supersonic - fashion designer - A cartoon version of herself, created by Universal Music Group, on her stomach by Kat Von D.
DJ Skribble - Hip-Hop & Dance and MTV DJ.
Mr. J. Medeiros - The Procussions - Hip-hop Artist - Back tattoo on his shoulders with the words "Forgive Us", as a prayer, by Darren Brass.
Gabriel Ramos - Wrist tattoo of male and female symbols by Chris Nuñez.
Chris Jacobs - Host of Overhaulin' - V8 symbol and crown.
Reginald Arvizu - Bass player for Korn - Ankle tattoo - his band mates (and his) autographs by Darren Brass.
Craig Ferguson- Family crest by Ami James
Chase Lisbon - Owner, photographer for Supercult.com - Huge torso tattoo of St. Rita, by Kat Von D.