After years of studying architecture, Mike changed course and started doing graphics for Think Skateboards, moving from New Mexico to San Francisco. In 2003 after a spell in France, he opened the legendary tattoo shop “Stay Gold” where he worked until recently. Now, Mike discusses his current ventures with Rebel 8 and Famous Stars and Straps, waxes philosophical on his style, and gives it up to himself for creating the dopest billboard in all of L.A.

Produced by: Willy Toledo for The ID Agency