FINE ART PORTFOLIO
BRIAN PARRILLO, DURHAM, NC
Charcoal, white chalk, pan pastel on paper
Brian Parrillo, 2016
On display at Ethereal Tattoo Gallery, Durham, NC
Brian Parrillo's Fine Art Portfolio
Fine Art & PortraitURE
Brian Parrillo (Durham, NC)
Welcome to the fine art portfolio of Brian Parrillo, a Durham, NC artist whose mastery of drawing and painting portraits has shaped him into one of the region’s most sought‑after portrait tattoo artists. Brian’s deep foundation in traditional fine art—refined through years of working with charcoal, pencil, oil, and pastel—gives him an exceptional eye for value, light, and shadow, skills that translate directly into breathtaking, high‑realism tattoos.
Portrait Painting Meets Tattoo Realism
Brian’s fine art work is the backbone of his tattooing style. His honed understanding of anatomy, expression, and tonal depth allows him to translate finely rendered portraits into custom tattoo art with an unmatched sense of realism and emotional resonance. Whether capturing subtle facial expression or the nuanced textures of fur and hair, Brian’s artwork demonstrates the same precision and soul found in his portrait tattoos at Ethereal Tattoo Gallery in Durham, NC.
Why Brian’s Fine Art Matters for Tattoo Clients
Value & Contrast: A painter’s command of light and dark elevates Brian’s realistic tattoo shading.
Depth & Dimension: Traditional portrait techniques give his tattoos rich, three‑dimensional life.
Original Composition: Brian draws every piece from scratch, ensuring truly bespoke portrait tattoo designs.
Every piece you see here reflects a lifetime of studying the human form and emotional nuance—skills that set his realistic tattoo work apart in Durham and across North Carolina.
Fine Art Commissions
For the first time in years, Brian is opening a very limited number of fine art portrait painting commissions for 2026. He is interested in painting both pet and human portraits.
Contact Brian via the shop to discuss commission details and availability.