Tattoo Info
2. Mural Commission Info (see below):
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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!