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James R. McIlroy

@jamesrmcilroy

Muralist and Tattoo Artist

Oneonta, N.Y.

jamesrmcilroy@gmail.com

www.jamesrmcilroy.com

www.wolfhoundstudio.com

Work Experience

2010 - 2020 - Golden Lotus Tattoo Studio

  • Tattoo Artist

2020-Present - Wolfhound Studio

  • Owner/ Tattoo Artist

2022- Present - Professional Mural Artist

Skills:

  • Tattoo Layout, Design & Application

  • Mural Layout, Design & Application

  • Merchandise Design

  • Photography

  • Photoshop, Lightroom, Procreate

  • Animation and Video Editing

  • Storyboarding and Concept Sketching

  • Music production

I’ve managed and owned a tattoo studio from 2010-Present. Being in my current private studio location the last 5 years. Through my many adventures in street painting and commissioned mural work, I’ve gained experience with ladders, lifts, scaffolding, painting and coating on all types of surfaces.

Education

2008 - Bachelors Degree in Computer Art from State University of New York College at Oneonta

2005 - Associates in Liberal Arts from Jefferson Community College

2001 - Visual Communications I & II BOCES Jefferson Technical Center

Exhibitions

2025 - “Archetypal Symbiosis” large scale mural - SUNY Oneonta, Martin-Mullen gallery

2022 - Group show, “Growing up with Masks” - CANO Gallery, Oneonta, NY

2018 - Solo Exhibition “Pencil Sketches” - Main Street Walkway, Oneonta, NY

2016 - Solo Show “Faces” - Roots Brewing Company, Oneonta, NY

2015 - Group Show - Tattoo Show - The Smithy - Cooperstown, NY

2014 - Group Show - MAS Gallery, Oneonta, NY

Commissions

2022 - 2025

  • Ford Sales Building  - Giant Temporary Mural Installation - Oneonta, NY

  • Community Arts Network of Oneonta (CANO) - Barn Owl Mural

  • Community Arts Network of Oneonta (CANO) - Running Rabbit Mural

  • Cortland Corset Factory - Baby Griffin - Cortland, NY

  • Cortland Corset Factory - Peacock - Cortland, NY

  • Peter Clark Student Rentals - Office mural - Jackalope & Ornament, Oneonta, NY

  • Peter Clark Student Rentals - Door mural - Autumn Cafe Bear, Oneonta, NY

  • Peter Clark Student Rentals - Door mural -Magpie, Underground Attic, Oneonta, NY

  • Dazzo’s Kitchen - Storefront Filigree Mural - Oneonta, NY

  • Cabral’s Carribean Store - Hummingbird mural - Oneonta, NY

  • Private Collector - Great Horned Owl Door Mural - Oneonta, NY

  • “Anomaly” Award-Winning Short Feature Film - Ornamental Wardrobe Closet - Saratoga Springs, NY

  • Honeypot Farms - Indoor Bee and Flowers Mural - Burlington Flats, NY

  • Hartwick College - Storybook Mural - Judith Day Building

  • Private Collector - Deer and Flowers Barn Mural, Sidney, NY

  • Oneonta Property of Merit, Hill City House - 3rd floor Animal Mural, Oneonta, NY

  • Private Collector -  Hiking Animals Nursery Mural,  Davenport, NY

  • Private Collector - Filigree Columns/ Pillars, Oneonta, NY

  • CANO/ City of the Hills Fest 2024 - Lynx portable Mural, Oneonta, NY

  • Binghamton University/ Confluence Park - Multiple panel 50ft Tunnel Mural, Binghamton, NY

  • Private Collector - Garage Doors Owl and Bluejay Mural, Oneonta, NY

  • SUNY Oneonta “Archetypal Symbiosis” triptych mural Martin- Mullen Gallery