Neighborhood resident Oliver Peck, an internationally known tattoo artist, is starring in “Ink Masters,”a reality show premiering Jan. 17 on the Spike network.
This isn’t another day-in-the-life of a tattoo shop like “Miami Ink.” It’s a competition, and Peck is one of three judges.
Think “Top Chef,” but for tattoo artists.
The other judges are Dave Navarro of Jane’s Addiction and Chris Nuñez, a tattoo artist who also appeared on “Miami Ink.” Peck himself appeared on that show with his former wife, tattoo artist and reality TV star Kat Von D.
Peck co-owns Elm Street Tattoo in Deep Ellum, which is known for its tradition of tattooing “13″ for free on Friday the 13th. Peck made the Guinness Book of World Records in 2008 when he tattooed “13″ on 415 people within 24 hours.
