1. Tattoo Info

2. Mural Commission Info (see below):

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  1. Tattoo Work

  • Wolfhound Studio is the name of my private tattoo studio. To keep it chill there’s no signage. This is mainly because I don’t offer walk-in tattooing.

  • The studio is located at 269 Main Street Oneonta, NY 13820. No phone #, so to book, cancel or reschedule anything please use my email or Instagram.

  • Please use the Contact page on this website to inquire about a new appointment or to continue an existing project. The email response sometimes heads into your SPAM folder, so be on the look out. Sorry for the inconvenience.

  • I tattoo images only. Lettering is beautiful but I only tattoo images.

  • Appointments book out about 1 to 2 months at a time depending on the season and day of the week, weekdays vs. weekends. The hourly rate for 2024 is $180.

  • * this is subject to change.

  • The goal of this studio is the provide a relaxed setting for high-quality tattooing with beautiful longevity.

  • Price estimates are dictated by the detail and size of the work. The client’s pain-threshold also plays an important role in determining the cost of the tattoo. So keep that in mind when I offer you a quote for a piece.

  • There is a certain system for larger work. Outline, background shading, foreground rendering which for sleeves can be 4-6 sessions depending on the detail. Large color work always takes about twice as long as black and grey.

  • Palm-sized tattoos and smaller work is fun too, bring ‘em on. Sometimes I offer flat-rate “wanna-do” designs at a reduced rate, so be on the look out for those on my instagram @jamesrmcilroy

  • 3 hour sessions are recommended for larger work.

  • Traveling for a larger piece, it is sometimes a good idea to book two days in a row. Be aware that Oneonta and Cooperstown can get pretty insane in the Summer with the baseball camps, so plan ahead for hotels and air bnbs.

  • For new clients and larger scale work a $100 deposit is required. Deposits are non-refundable. 48 hours notice must be given for missing an appointment. If the client fails to do so, there is a forfeiture of said deposit. You can shift your appointment up to 2 times if you have a viable excuse.

  • Rescheduling depends on the workload. This could be up to 2 months during busier seasons.

  • jamesrmcilroy@gmail.com is the contact for any customer service concerns. Again, there is no shop phone number - so email is the fastest way besides instagram or Facebook DMs (for long-term clients).

  • If you don’t hear back within a few days after you’ve reached out you probably forgot to put in the middle initial “R” in the email name.

Instagram @jamesrmcilroy

email: jamesrmcilroy@gmail.com

2. Mural Commissions:

Mural rates depends on many factors including:

  • How large is the project? None too small or big; within reason.

  • Will I need to pay for travel? Gas, lodging and airfare are factored in

  • Will I need to rent a lift? They are expensive

  • Is it indoors or outdoors? Weather permitting. I’m love pets but I am actually allergic to a lot of them, lol.

  • Am I mainly using spray paint or acrylic paint and will the wall be prepped ahead of time? Time to roll and dry factors in.

  • Will I need to add a protective coating for UV/weather protection? Also, expensive and time should be left for the paint to cure before application.

  • Most of the murals I do are at a set rate. This could be $700 for a smaller wall and up to $4,000 for a large scale project. All depends on the paint, time and my familiarity with the subject matter.

  • I’m interested in painting animals, ornamental filigree and floral elements.

  • Check out the Contact page to get a quote!

    Thanks!