Tattoo Info

2. Mural Commission Info (see below):

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Tattoo Work

Wolfhound Studio is the name of my private tattoo studio.
The studio is located at 269 Main Street Oneonta, NY 13820. It is a private studio which is by appointment only. To book with me please use my email or Instagram, linked in the menu header on the top of the browser.
@jamesrmcilroy jamesrmcilroy@gmail.com
Please use the Contact page on this website to inquire about a new appointment or to continue an existing project.
Squarespace is a bit weird with gmail and my responses sometimes head into your SPAM folder, so be on the look out.
I tattoo images only. Lettering is beautiful but not my thing. There are artists that specialize in lettering and you should reach out to them if that’s your jam. Just remember, tattoos are not like ink on paper and if you do things too small they will collapse in your skin over a short period of time.
Appointments book out a few weeks to a month in advance at a time depending on the season.
I’ve been tattooing since 2010. The hourly rate for large pieces for 2025 is $165. This is subject to change - but never mid-project. ;)
The goal of this studio is the provide a relaxed setting for high-quality tattooing.
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 (Sleeves, Backpieces):
Outlining
Background Shading
Foreground Rendering
With large work, I usually work in 3 - 4 hour sessions and these days I’m fairly fast and efficient!
Large color work always takes about twice as long as black and grey.
Palm-sized tattoos and smaller work is fun so bring ‘em on.
Sometimes I offer flat-rate “pre-drawn” designs at a slightly reduced rate, so be on the look out for those on my instagram @jamesrmcilroy
Traveling for a larger piece? It is sometimes a good idea to book two days in a row with me (if you can handle it).
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 $50-$150 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. There are exceptions with emergencies, of course. I’m not a monster. :)
Basically, if I have someone not show up = I don’t get paid. You wouldn’t no-show a doctor or dentist and I expect the same.
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. 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? I’ve painted all sorts of surfaces. All materials and sizes. My deep, deep joy in this comes from large scale projects. I also love small projects like front doors and nurseries. Anything you have I’m pretty much down, just let me know if you have cats or pet tigers on the property.
Will I need to pay for travel & lodging? I don’t sleep in my car. That was for 18 year old James. If I’m traveling I’m either throwing gas in my car or getting a hotel/ air bnb, or even a plane ticket - so I have to factor this into the price.
Will I need to rent a lift? Renting a transporting lifts can be expensive, if you have a project that doesn’t require a lift or scaffolding you can expect to get a way better price. However, there’s nothing like a big old mural on a big old building!!
Is the project indoors or outdoors? Masks and filters and weather are all factored in here. I always prefer to paint with acrylic paint and a few brushes. I really love the mix of spray paint and brushwork, this is usually reserved for outdoor projects. Wall prepping is also time-consuming. So, if you can get the wall ready for me ahead of time I can make the most of my time on the wall!
Will I need to add an expensive protective coating for UV/weather protection? This is sometimes very much worth it if you have the funds. It the project is a large outdoor piece, especially with light pastel colors, Anti-Graffiti is the way to go. It currently runs over $300 a gallon and will probably cover a surface of about 3 garage doors with one coat, if that helps to factor it in your head.
Most of the murals I do are at a set rate. This could be $500 for a house-sized door, $1,200-$2,000 for a nursery and up to $5,000 for a large scale indoor/ outdoor project.
I always try to factor in materials with quotes.

I’m interested in painting animals, ornamental filigree and floral elements. Pretty much everything I post on this page and my instagram are my desired styles to work in.
Check out the Contact page to get a quote! No job too big/small.
Thanks!

Tattoo Info

2. Mural Commission Info (see below):

Tattoo Work

Wolfhound Studio is the name of my private tattoo studio.

The studio is located at 269 Main Street Oneonta, NY 13820. It is a private studio which is by appointment only. To book with me please use my email or Instagram, linked in the menu header on the top of the browser.

@jamesrmcilroy jamesrmcilroy@gmail.com

Please use the Contact page on this website to inquire about a new appointment or to continue an existing project.

Squarespace is a bit weird with gmail and my responses sometimes head into your SPAM folder, so be on the look out.

Appointments book out a few weeks to a month in advance at a time depending on the season.

I’ve been tattooing since 2010. The hourly rate for large pieces for 2025 is $165. This is subject to change - but never mid-project. ;)

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

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 (Sleeves, Backpieces):

Outlining

Background Shading

Foreground Rendering

With large work, I usually work in 3 - 4 hour sessions and these days I’m fairly fast and efficient!

Large color work always takes about twice as long as black and grey.

Palm-sized tattoos and smaller work is fun so bring ‘em on.

Sometimes I offer flat-rate “pre-drawn” designs at a slightly reduced rate, so be on the look out for those on my instagram @jamesrmcilroy

Traveling for a larger piece? It is sometimes a good idea to book two days in a row with me (if you can handle it).

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 $50-$150 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. There are exceptions with emergencies, of course. I’m not a monster. :)

Basically, if I have someone not show up = I don’t get paid. You wouldn’t no-show a doctor or dentist and I expect the same.

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. 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:

Will I need to pay for travel & lodging? I don’t sleep in my car. That was for 18 year old James. If I’m traveling I’m either throwing gas in my car or getting a hotel/ air bnb, or even a plane ticket - so I have to factor this into the price.

Will I need to rent a lift? Renting a transporting lifts can be expensive, if you have a project that doesn’t require a lift or scaffolding you can expect to get a way better price. However, there’s nothing like a big old mural on a big old building!!

Most of the murals I do are at a set rate. This could be $500 for a house-sized door, $1,200-$2,000 for a nursery and up to $5,000 for a large scale indoor/ outdoor project.

I always try to factor in materials with quotes.

I’m interested in painting animals, ornamental filigree and floral elements. Pretty much everything I post on this page and my instagram are my desired styles to work in.

Check out the Contact page to get a quote! No job too big/small.

Thanks!