Mike is a professional tattoo artist & illustrator of over 15 years. The recipient of a multitude of awards, features & accolades, Mike has carved out a sizable niche in his industry. As Prick magazine puts it: "Just like every kid who picks up a guitar needs to know Jimi Hendrix, every tattoo artist needs to know Mike Parsons."
Remember when artists were truly students of their craft? Remember when the focus of any skill-based profession was on constant education? Thankfully, this student mentality is still alive and well. However, with the surge of new up-and-coming artists, it seems a quick class on tattoo history is necessary.Whether you’re a tattoo artist who’s establishing, practicing, apprenticing, or just thinking about tattooing, there are a few artists you need to know. Just like every kid who picks up a guitar needs to know Jimi Hendrix, every tattoo artist needs to know Mike Parsons.
