Oliver Peck

Born on July 29, 1971, in Dallas, Texas, Oliver Peck began tattooing at the age of 17, and by 19, in 1991, he started tattooing professionally. His career trajectory led him to become a co-owner of Elm Street Tattoo in Dallas, Texas, and the owner of True Tattoo in Hollywood, California. Peck is recognized for his American traditional tattooing style, which emphasizes precision and classic designs. His expertise and distinctive style have contributed to his reputation within the global tattooing community, leading to extensive travel for tattooing across Europe and the Far East, including countries such as England, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Japan, and Thailand.

Oliver Peck gained wider recognition as a judge on the reality television show “Ink Master” from its first season in 2012 through its thirteenth season in 2020. During his tenure on the show, he served alongside notable figures like guitarist Dave Navarro and tattoo artist Chris Nunez. Beyond his television presence, Peck is credited with popularizing the practice of offering $13 tattoos on Friday the 13th, a tradition that started with a 24-hour tattooing party in 1995. In June 2008, he broke a Guinness World Record by tattooing the number 13 on 415 individuals within a 24-hour period at Elm Street Tattoo.

In October 2018, Peck expanded his entrepreneurial ventures by opening Tiki Loco, a hybrid coffee shop and vegan restaurant in Deep Ellum, Dallas. The restaurant focused on Hawaiian and Mexican-inspired vegan dishes, coffee, and fresh juices, and also engaged in community efforts by distributing leftover produce to hospitals. Although Tiki Loco closed in early 2023 due to operational costs and reduced foot traffic, Peck’s contributions to the tattoo industry have been recognized, including winning “Best Tattoo Artist” in the Dallas Observer’s Best of Dallas contest in 2015. He also introduced “tattoo roulette” at Elm Street Tattoo, a concept involving clients randomly selecting flash tattoos from a gumball machine.