Tina Figarelli is a realistic figurative painter originally from Chicago, IL, and currently residing in Raleigh NC. Tina was first inspired by classical artists in the 19th century after a trip to the Art Institute of Chicago when she was 19. Frustrated by the lack of formal classical art training in her schooling, she vowed to study the work she loved so dearly. This brought her to East Oaks Studio in Raleigh, NC where she currently studies under portrait artist Louis Carr. With a focus on figurative art and still life, Tina strives to capture the essence and depth of her subjects. 

Tina has been featured in Southwest Art Magazine “21 under 31: Young Artists to Watch in 2020” and has participated in numerous group and solo shows in local as well as national galleries. Tina has shown at the Salmagundi Club, Oil Painters of America, and Portrait Society Future Generation exhibitions. Her work has been collected in the United States and internationally.