Brian Parrillo
Ethereal Tattoo Gallery, Old North Durham, Durham
$$$$
Availability: 2-3 months
About me
Black and grey realism tattoo artist with 11+ years of experience in Durham, NC. Specializing in realistic portrait tattoos — memorials, celebrity portraits, lady faces, and pet portraits. Fine art background in classical portraiture and oil painting. Tattooing at Ethereal Tattoo Gallery.
Portfolio
Flash
Location
Ethereal Tattoo Gallery
Regular opening hours
How to get there
Pricing
Specialties
Questions
When can I book a session?
My books are always open. I book appointments year round on a rolling basis. If you don’t have a specific idea in mind, you can simply select a few of my tattoos that you like. I’ll create a custom design for you inspired by those pieces.
How much is the deposit and when do I pay it?
A deposit is required to hold all appointments. This deposit is put towards the total price of your tattoo. If your project requires multiple sessions to be completed, it will be applied to the final appointment. The remainder of payment is due after each session. Scheduling an appointment requires a $500 non-refundable deposit.
How much does a day session cost
Brian quotes all projects individually rather than charging a flat day rate — the total cost depends on the design, placement, size, and number of sessions required. That said, a full day session typically runs around $1,500. Smaller or shorter projects are priced accordingly. The best way to get an accurate quote is to submit a booking inquiry with your idea and reference images.
How many sessions will my tattoo take?
Here’s a rough guide: • Half sleeve: 2-3 sessions • Full sleeve: 5-6 sessions • Half leg: 3-4 sessions • Full leg: 6-8 sessions • Back piece: 6-8 sessions
What affects how long a tattoo takes?
Several factors influence the time needed: • Placement on the body • Level of detail • Size of the piece • How your skin takes ink
When will I see the design? Can I request changes?
Brian creates original tattoo designs based on the information received via the booking form/email. Brian will come to your appointment with a design prepared for you based on the reference photos and elements that you have detailed you would like included in the tattoo. Your appointment day will start by going over the proposed design and making it fit perfectly to your body. There will be time for any minor changes you would like to make to the design. If you want any major changes that would require the design to be redrawn or altered in a major way, he might have to reschedule your appointment. Brian does not release designs or drawings prior to appointments.
Can I book multiple days in a row?
Of course. This is preferred for larger pieces.
What happens if I need to reschedule or cancel?
Deposits are non-refundable. If you cancel, you forfeit your deposit. If you need to reschedule, please allow 7 days notice to transfer the deposit to your next appointment. You forfeit your deposit if you do not reschedule in advance. If you need to reschedule within the outlined timeframe, you have 30 days to re-book your new appointment time and your appointment must be within 6 months. Your deposit can only be transferred once.
Can I bring a friend?
Yes, you can bring one friend (18+) for support. We ask that you inform us in advance if you plan to bring someone.
What payment methods do you accept?
Cash, Venmo, credit card