Newest 'Ink Master' Calls Cortland Home

'Ink Master' on the Paramount network(formerly Spike TV) wrapped up it's 10th season this week by crowning Josh Payne of Cortland 'Ink Master' for his amazing tattoo work.

Payne is a tattoo artist at Ascend Gallery in Cortland , and told WBNG News that tattooing wasn't his original career path, but he just loved the artwork.

Payne beat out 22 other contestants for the title of 'Ink Master' and a cash prize of $100,000.

You can take a look at some of his tattoo work and pictures of his experience on 'Ink Master' on his Instagram page.

Congratulations to Josh on his win and for representing New York!