Mike Parsons was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. As a child he spent much time drawing and painting. As he matured, his mother and father would discover he had a natural ability for artwork. Eager to pursue his talent, he applied to several renowned art colleges in the Atlanta area. Unfortunately tuition costs would prove to be out of his reach. Very discouraged, he would put his craft on hold for 6 years. By age 24, Mike was working in the local music scene of Atlanta where he had accumulated a handful of tattoos. One shop in particular, Monkey Man's Club Tattoos, had paid extra attention to Mike's request for art and off time doodles. Newly apprenticed Deano Cook was just parting ways with "Club Tattoo" and with room to spare, “The Monkey Manâ€, made the offer. Soon Mike was aboard where he would learn for one and a half years before reuniting with Deano, who had just opened "Psycho Tattooâ€. Familiar with Mike's work, Deano made room for Mike at his already over staffed location. Over the next 2 years, as "Psycho Tattoo" expanded, Mike moved out of the over crowded single location and into a second "Psycho Tattoo" location as manager. Mike began creating a reputation through magazine articles and numerous tattoo conventions. In 2003, after 8 years with "Psycho Tattooâ€, Mike made a big step forward by leaving his hometown of 33 years to work for "Gill Monte's Tattoo Mania," located in Beaumont, TX. Over the next year Mike would see tattooing from a completely different perspective, learning history and befriending legends. One such legend was Gill's mentor and long time friend "Doc Dogâ€. The Connection between Mike and Doc was instant. It was then that Mike made another move forward to Tampa, FL where currently he works at "Doc Dogs' Las Vegas Tattoo Co. Check me out on inkednation!
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