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.
A bumper sticker tacked onto a filing cabinet discretely tucked away in Mike Parson’s office reads, “Tattoos: Not just for sailors anymore.” Actually, the bumper sticker included another segment of the population as well, but for the pages of this newspaper, we’ll just describe them as “women of ill-repute.” Regardless, it speaks the truth. The American Academy of Dermatology estimates that more than 40 million Americans are now sporting tattoos. Getting inked has gone mainstream.
