Custom Tattoos

Original Designs

  • 2020 Covid Girl portrait
  • Woman's face with geometric details
  • Woman with reindeer antlers and blade
  • Woman with snakes portrait tattoo
  • Custom snake heart woman tattoo
  • Custom woman snake portrait tattoo
  • Judith and the Head of Holofernes by Gustav Klimt tattoo

Human Portraits

  • Bob Dylan celebrity portrait tattoo
  • Two-faced woman portrait tattoo
  • Leonard Cohen celebrity portrait tattoo
  • Girl with snakes portrait tattoo
  • Man smoking cigar portrait tattoo
  • Woman with two faces to represent bipolar disorder portrait tattoo
  • Mac Miller celebrity portrait tattoo
  • Mac Miller celebrity portrait tattoo
  • Anthony Bourdain celebrity portrait tattoo
  • Portrait grandmother custom tattoo

Animals and Pet Portraits

  • Custom realism tiger tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism
  • Custom realism dog tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism, memorial pet tattoo portrait
  • Custom realism dinosaur triceratops tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait
  • Custom realism cat, lion, lioness tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism, memorial pet tattoo portrait
  • Custom realism dog tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism, memorial pet tattoo portrait
  • Custom realism dragon tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait
  • Custom realism dog tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism, memorial pet tattoo portrait
  • Custom realism dinosaur trex tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism
  • Custom realism cat tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism, memorial pet tattoo portrait
  • Custom realism cat, leopard, lion, tiger tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism, memorial pet tattoo portrait
  • Custom realism wolf tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism, memorial pet tattoo portrait
  • Custom realism dog bulldog tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism, memorial pet tattoo portrait
  • Custom realism shark tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism, memorial pet tattoo portrait
  • Custom realism leopard cat tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism, memorial pet tattoo portrait
  • Custom realism dragon hip tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism
  • Custom realism dog tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism, memorial pet tattoo portrait
  • Custom realism lion lioness cat tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism, memorial pet tattoo portrait
  • Custom realism dragon hip tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism
  • Custom realism tiger cat tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism, memorial pet tattoo portrait
  • Custom realism tiger eye cat tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism, memorial pet tattoo portrait
  • Custom realism dog tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism, memorial pet tattoo portrait
  • Custom realism dog pit bull tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism, memorial pet tattoo portrait
  • Custom realism hawk, bird, bird of prey tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism, memorial pet tattoo portrait
  • Leg sleeve tattoo, custom realism octopus hip tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism
  • Custom realism fox tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism, memorial pet tattoo portrait
  • Custom bird, animal, tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism, memorial pet tattoo portrait
  • Custom bird, animal, tattoo Durham, NC fine line animal portrait, animal tattoo sleeve realism, memorial pet tattoo portrait

Sculpture and Classical Art

  • Venus goddess, fine art sculpture tattoo, fine line sculpture tattoo, realism sculpture tattoo, Durham NC
  • Classical art, Greek art, Roman art, goddess, fine art sculpture tattoo, fine line sculpture tattoo, realism sculpture tattoo
  • Classical art, candle, Greek art, Roman art, goddess, fine art sculpture tattoo, fine line sculpture tattoo, realism sculpture tattoo
  • Classical art, Greek art, Roman art, goddess, fine art sculpture tattoo, fine line sculpture tattoo, realism sculpture tattoo
  • Classical art, Greek art, Roman art, goddess, fine art sculpture tattoo, fine line sculpture tattoo, realism sculpture tattoo
  • Classical art, Greek art, Roman art, goddess, fine art sculpture tattoo, fine line sculpture tattoo, realism sculpture tattoo
  • Classical art, Greek art, Roman art, goddess, fine art sculpture tattoo, fine line sculpture tattoo, realism sculpture tattoo
  • Classical art, Greek art, Roman art, goddess, fine art sculpture tattoo, fine line sculpture tattoo, realism sculpture tattoo
  • Medusa tattoo, Classical art, Greek art, Roman art, goddess, fine art sculpture tattoo, fine line sculpture tattoo, realism sculpture tattoo
  • Classical art, Greek art, Roman art, goddess, fine art sculpture tattoo, fine line sculpture tattoo, realism sculpture tattoo
  • Classical art, Greek art, Roman art, goddess, fine art sculpture tattoo, fine line sculpture tattoo, realism sculpture tattoo
  • Classical art, Greek art, Roman art, goddess, fine art sculpture tattoo, fine line sculpture tattoo, realism sculpture tattoo. Durham, NC, North Carolina tattoo shop

Fine Line Florals, Botanicals

  • Custom nature tattoo Durham, NC fine line floral portrait, flower, floral, botanical tattoo sleeve realism
  • Custom nature tattoo Durham, NC fine line floral portrait, flower, floral, botanical tattoo sleeve realism
  • Custom nature tattoo Durham, NC fine line floral portrait, flower, floral, botanical tattoo sleeve realism
  • Custom nature tattoo Durham, NC fine line floral portrait, flower, floral, botanical tattoo sleeve realism

Brian Parrillo's Tattoo Portfolio

At Ethereal Tattoo Gallery in Durham, NC, Brian Parrillo crafts extraordinary custom black and grey tattoos. Every piece of art that Brian creates is fully custom, ensuring that no two tattoos are ever replicated. This commitment to originality means that each tattoo is a personal masterpiece, designed to reflect the individuality and spirit of each client.

Fully Custom Tattoo Designs

Brian specializes in both commissioned designs and his own original designs. Whether you come with a specific concept in mind or seek a design born from Brian's artistic vision, you can trust that your tattoo will be a one-of-a-kind work of art on your skin.

Find more on Instagram @brianparrilloart

“Ego death” This design collaboration represents ego death experiences with ketamine therapy. Thanks, Bella
Girl with a Pearl Earring. I love making these classical art pieces into tattoos. @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . #durham #durhamnc #portrait #portraittattoo #tttism #raleightattoo #nctattooers
Girl with a Pearl Earring. I love making these classical art pieces into tattoos. @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . #durham #durhamnc #portrait #portraittattoo #tttism #raleightattoo #nctattooers
Marisa originally wanted this to be 9in tall but we decided it looked better more than twice that. 5.5 hours 3rl and 11cm. More faces! Booking September (link in bio) @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . #durham #durhamnc #portrait #portraittattoo
Marisa originally wanted this to be 9in tall but we decided it looked better more than twice that. 5.5 hours 3rl and 11cm. More faces! Booking September (link in bio) @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . #durham #durhamnc #portrait #portraittattoo #tttism #raleightattoo #smoke #nctattooers
Another fun concept I designed. I love mixing faces with abstract elements within the design. Click the link in my bio for booking and details. @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . . #blackandgreyrealism #portrait #portraittattoo #tttism #nctatt
Another fun concept I designed. I love mixing faces with abstract elements within the design. Click the link in my bio for booking and details. @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . . #blackandgreyrealism #portrait #portraittattoo #tttism #nctattooartist #nctattooers #etherealtattoogallery #durhamnc #durhamnctattoo #raleightattoo
Another design I created. I love the placement, do you? Thanks, Kaytee for getting this. A lot of you people reached out for this one. @etherealtattoogallery
Another design I created. I love the placement, do you? Thanks, Kaytee for getting this. A lot of you people reached out for this one. @etherealtattoogallery
Original design I created, just under 5 hours 3rl only. Thanks, Constantin for getting this and looking forward to creating a sleeve from this! Thanks also to everyone who reached out about this, I’ll definitely keep making these. . . . . . #d
Original design I created, just under 5 hours 3rl only. Thanks, Constantin for getting this and looking forward to creating a sleeve from this! Thanks also to everyone who reached out about this, I’ll definitely keep making these. . . . . . #durham #durhamnctattoo #raleightattoo #nctattooers #charlottetattooers .
This one was done in two sessions. I’m booking May and June right now, all booking info can be found on my website, link in bio. . . . . . . . #art #durham #durhamnc #northcarolina #durhamtattooartist #raleigh #raleightattoo #nctattooers #bla
This one was done in two sessions. I’m booking May and June right now, all booking info can be found on my website, link in bio. . . . . . . . #art #durham #durhamnc #northcarolina #durhamtattooartist #raleigh #raleightattoo #nctattooers #blackandgrey
The beginning piece of a sleeve. I enjoy doing large, small or any size realism tattoos so if you’re interested in booking the link to inquire is in my bio. Thanks!
I finished this tattoo between 4-4.5 hours, using only a 3rl. Please let me know what you think. I try to make tattoos readable from a distance while still adding a lot of details. Use the link in my bio for all questions and inquiries. @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . #art #tattoo #sculpture #blackandgreytattoo #realism #blackandgreyrealism #3rl #whipshaded #nctattooers #durhamnc #durhamtattoo #raleigh #raleightattoo #northcarolina #love #create
Tyrannosaurus done with a Kwadron single needle (.35) Do you like the b&w or color photo more? @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . . #art #tattoo #realism #singleneedle #dinosaur #tyrannosaurus #blackandgrey #durham #durhamnnc #raleigh #du
Tyrannosaurus done with a Kwadron single needle (.35) Do you like the b&w or color photo more? @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . . #art #tattoo #realism #singleneedle #dinosaur #tyrannosaurus #blackandgrey #durham #durhamnnc #raleigh #durhamtattoo #raleightattooartist #downtowndurham #northcarolina #nctattooers
Design based off of a @robertoferri_official painting. I want to tattoo more realism projects big or small- booking link in bio. @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . #art #tattoo #blackandgrey #realism #3rl #durham #durhamnc #raleigh #raleighnc #d
Design based off of a @robertoferri_official painting. I want to tattoo more realism projects big or small- booking link in bio. @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . #art #tattoo #blackandgrey #realism #3rl #durham #durhamnc #raleigh #raleighnc #durhamtattooartist #raleightattooartist #northcarolina #happybirthdayshannonhoon #tttism
Some flowers I did recently. Cool placement I thought, do you agree?! @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . . . #art #tattoo #flowers #fineline #delicate #woman #girlswithtattoos #durham #durhamnc #raleigh #durhamtattooartist #raleightattooartist
Some flowers I did recently. Cool placement I thought, do you agree?! @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . . . #art #tattoo #flowers #fineline #delicate #woman #girlswithtattoos #durham #durhamnc #raleigh #durhamtattooartist #raleightattooartist #chapelhill #northcarolina
Judith and the Head of Holofernes by Gustav Klimt. I still remember how to use color. @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . . #tattoo #klimt #colortattoo #realism #durham #durhamnc #raleigh #raleightattooartist #tttism #blackandgrey #art #northca
Judith and the Head of Holofernes by Gustav Klimt. I still remember how to use color. @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . . #tattoo #klimt #colortattoo #realism #durham #durhamnc #raleigh #raleightattooartist #tttism #blackandgrey #art #northcarolina #northcarolinatattoo #madeindurham
Pet portrait of a once feral cat. They snip the ear after they fix and release them. I love tattooing your pets so if you’re wanting to have yours tattooed, let me know! @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . . #tattoo # realism #cat #portra
Pet portrait of a once feral cat. They snip the ear after they fix and release them. I love tattooing your pets so if you’re wanting to have yours tattooed, let me know! @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . . #tattoo # realism #cat #portrait #petportrait #northcarolina #durham #raleigh #durhamnc #fineline #nctattooers #delicatetattoo #tttism #durhamtattooartist #raleightattooartist
The client wanted a realistic wolf with some geometric design mixed with it and this is what I came up with. Fine line realism. John Frusciante killing that solo! @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . #durham #durhamnc #wolf #geometry #fineline #realism #tattoo #realistictattoo #raleightattooartist #durhamtattooartist #charlottetattooartist #nctattooers #beautiful #wolftattoo
Detail of an in progress sleeve. All done with 3rl. @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . #art #tattoo #realism #girl #woman #snake #animal #durham #durhamnc #northcarolina #raleigh #raleightattooartist #durhamtattooartist #fineline #nctattooers
Detail of an in progress sleeve. All done with 3rl. @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . #art #tattoo #realism #girl #woman #snake #animal #durham #durhamnc #northcarolina #raleigh #raleightattooartist #durhamtattooartist #fineline #nctattooers
Witch burning at the stake. @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . . . #witch #fire #feminine #tattoo #art #realism #durham #durhamnc #northcarolina #raleigh #nctattooers #fineline #finelinetattoo #delicatetattoo #tttism #woman
Witch burning at the stake. @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . . . #witch #fire #feminine #tattoo #art #realism #durham #durhamnc #northcarolina #raleigh #nctattooers #fineline #finelinetattoo #delicatetattoo #tttism #woman
Super fun design I got to make. Thanks, Riley for the trust and idea. 3rl only @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . #art #3rl #fineline # realism #vampire #woman #tttism #durham#durhamnc #northcarolina #raleigh #raleightattoo #nctattooers #portrai
Super fun design I got to make. Thanks, Riley for the trust and idea. 3rl only @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . #art #3rl #fineline # realism #vampire #woman #tttism #durham#durhamnc #northcarolina #raleigh #raleightattoo #nctattooers #portrait #portraittattoo
Single needle brain and heart. Thanks @getznasty for shading this with me! @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . #singleneedle #singleneedletattoo #fineline #realism #durham #durhamnc #raleigh #raleightattooartist #northcarolina #nctattooers #bra
Single needle brain and heart. Thanks @getznasty for shading this with me! @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . #singleneedle #singleneedletattoo #fineline #realism #durham #durhamnc #raleigh #raleightattooartist #northcarolina #nctattooers #brain #heart #love
The hand and candle are healed, smoke is fresh. Thanks Carrie for getting one of my designs 🙏 @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . #art #tattoo #candle #fire #smoke #durham #durhamnc #northcarolina #realism #raleigh #charlotte #nctattooers . . . . . . . . . . .
“Ego death” This design collaboration represents ego death experiences with ketamine therapy. Thanks, Bella
Girl with a Pearl Earring. I love making these classical art pieces into tattoos. @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . #durham #durhamnc #portrait #portraittattoo #tttism #raleightattoo #nctattooers Marisa originally wanted this to be 9in tall but we decided it looked better more than twice that. 5.5 hours 3rl and 11cm. More faces! Booking September (link in bio) @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . #durham #durhamnc #portrait #portraittattoo Another fun concept I designed. I love mixing faces with abstract elements within the design. Click the link in my bio for booking and details. @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . . #blackandgreyrealism #portrait #portraittattoo #tttism #nctatt Another design I created. I love the placement, do you? Thanks, Kaytee for getting this. A lot of you people reached out for this one. @etherealtattoogallery Original design I created, just under 5 hours 3rl only. Thanks, Constantin for getting this and looking forward to creating a sleeve from this! Thanks also to everyone who reached out about this, I’ll definitely keep making these. . . . . . #d This one was done in two sessions. I’m booking May and June right now, all booking info can be found on my website, link in bio. . . . . . . . #art #durham #durhamnc #northcarolina #durhamtattooartist #raleigh #raleightattoo #nctattooers #bla
The beginning piece of a sleeve. I enjoy doing large, small or any size realism tattoos so if you’re interested in booking the link to inquire is in my bio. Thanks!
I finished this tattoo between 4-4.5 hours, using only a 3rl. Please let me know what you think. I try to make tattoos readable from a distance while still adding a lot of details. Use the link in my bio for all questions and inquiries. @etherealtatt
Tyrannosaurus done with a Kwadron single needle (.35) Do you like the b&w or color photo more? @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . . #art #tattoo #realism #singleneedle #dinosaur #tyrannosaurus #blackandgrey #durham #durhamnnc #raleigh #du Design based off of a @robertoferri_official painting. I want to tattoo more realism projects big or small- booking link in bio. @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . #art #tattoo #blackandgrey #realism #3rl #durham #durhamnc #raleigh #raleighnc #d Some flowers I did recently. Cool placement I thought, do you agree?! @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . . . #art #tattoo #flowers #fineline #delicate #woman #girlswithtattoos #durham #durhamnc #raleigh #durhamtattooartist #raleightattooartist Judith and the Head of Holofernes by Gustav Klimt. I still remember how to use color. @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . . #tattoo #klimt #colortattoo #realism #durham #durhamnc #raleigh #raleightattooartist #tttism #blackandgrey #art #northca Pet portrait of a once feral cat. They snip the ear after they fix and release them. I love tattooing your pets so if you’re wanting to have yours tattooed, let me know! @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . . #tattoo # realism #cat #portra
The client wanted a realistic wolf with some geometric design mixed with it and this is what I came up with. Fine line realism. John Frusciante killing that solo! @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . #durham #durhamnc #wolf #geometry #fineline #re
Detail of an in progress sleeve. All done with 3rl. @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . #art #tattoo #realism #girl #woman #snake #animal #durham #durhamnc #northcarolina #raleigh #raleightattooartist #durhamtattooartist #fineline #nctattooers Witch burning at the stake. @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . . . #witch #fire #feminine #tattoo #art #realism #durham #durhamnc #northcarolina #raleigh #nctattooers #fineline #finelinetattoo #delicatetattoo #tttism #woman Super fun design I got to make. Thanks, Riley for the trust and idea. 3rl only @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . #art #3rl #fineline # realism #vampire #woman #tttism #durham#durhamnc #northcarolina #raleigh #raleightattoo #nctattooers #portrai Single needle brain and heart. Thanks @getznasty for shading this with me! @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . #singleneedle #singleneedletattoo #fineline #realism #durham #durhamnc #raleigh #raleightattooartist #northcarolina #nctattooers #bra
The hand and candle are healed, smoke is fresh. Thanks Carrie for getting one of my designs 🙏 @etherealtattoogallery . . . . . . . . . #art #tattoo #candle #fire #smoke #durham #durhamnc #northcarolina #realism #raleigh #charlotte #nctattooers .