WMTULSA, OK
TATTOO ARTIST

TATTOO STYLE / TULSA, OK

Animal tattoos.
Character before category.

Wildlife, companions, birds, insects, and symbolic animals in realism, illustrative, color, and black-and-grey directions.

TATTOO GALLERY

Tattoos by William Martz.

A black-and-gray lion and cub tattoo, shown from two angles.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSLion & cubBlack & gray · Animals · PortraitsA black-and-gray mountain landscape tattoo with pine forest, a deer on a rock and adult-and-child silhouettes walking together.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSToward the summitBlack & gray · Illustrative · AnimalsTwo black-and-gray realistic big-cat portraits arranged across the chest, one snarling and one calm.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSTwin predatorsBlack & gray · Animals · RealismA black-and-gray arm tattoo combining a winged scarab, celestial forms, pyramids and symmetrical ornamental detail.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSWinged scarab / desert skyBlack & gray · Illustrative · OrnamentalA black-and-gray forearm tattoo featuring a lion with a crown of thorns and a cross.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSLion, thorns & crossBlack & gray · Animals · ReligiousA close-up tiger face tattoo on the forearm, rendered in black and gray with a pale blue eye.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSThe blue eyeBlack & gray · AnimalsAn orange fox tattoo surrounded by red flowing shapes and small blossoms.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSNine-tailed foxColor · AnimalsA red butterfly tattoo near the wrist, with dark wing edges and small pale markings.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSRed butterflyColor · AnimalsA portrait tattoo of a dark-coated dog with upright ears, bright eyes, and its tongue showing.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSCompanionColor · Animals · Fine line & smallA black-and-gray lioness portrait with small star-shaped accents around the face.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSLionessBlack & gray · Animals · Fine line & smallA colorful hummingbird tattoo reaching toward a slender flowering stem.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSHummingbirdColor · Animals · BotanicalA black-and-gray chest tattoo pairing a roaring lion with a skull in a feathered headdress.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSLion & skullBlack & gray · Animals · Dark artA butterfly tattoo in black and gray with spread wings and fine vein-like detail.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSButterfly studyBlack & gray · Animals · Fine line & smallA black-and-gray wolf portrait with pine-tree silhouettes and intersecting lines.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSWolf & forestBlack & gray · Animals · RealismA roaring lion tattoo in black and gray with a warm accent in the eyes.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSRoaring lionBlack & gray · Animals · RealismAn orange fox face formed within the outline of an autumn maple leaf.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSAutumn foxColor · Animals · BotanicalA black-and-gray wolf tattoo framed by pine-tree silhouettes.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSWolf & forestBlack & gray · Animals · RealismA close-up owl gaze tattoo with orange eyes and finely shaded feathers.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSOwl gazeColor · AnimalsA forward-facing tiger tattoo in black and gray.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSTiger gazeBlack & gray · AnimalsA black-and-gray wolf portrait combined with mountain peaks and forest shapes.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSWolf & mountainsBlack & gray · AnimalsAn owl portrait tattoo with vivid orange eyes set against dark, layered feathers.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSOwl in shadowColor · AnimalsA colorful floral tattoo with a red flower, a blue-green dragonfly, and curling plant stems.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSFlower & dragonflyColor · Botanical · AnimalsA curled sleeping fox tattoo surrounded by leaves and small flowers.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSFox & foliageBlack & gray · Animals · BotanicalTwo koi fish curve toward one another in a circular tattoo composition.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSKoi in motionColor · AnimalsA small black scorpion tattoo behind the ear with its curved tail raised above its body.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSSmall warningBlack & gray · Animals · ScorpionA lion portrait framed by red and blue flowers and green leaves in a vertical color tattoo.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSWhere courage bloomsColor · Animals · BotanicalA green sea turtle and red flower beside a dark brushstroke cross, with small blue bubbles above.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSA deeper crossingColor · Animals · ReligiousA wolf standing below a crescent moon, surrounded by purple and blue watercolor-like color and small flowers.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSMoonlit guardianColor · Animals · BotanicalThree lion cub portraits stacked along the forearm with names between the faces.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSThree small kingdomsBlack & gray · Animals · RealismA pink flamingo tattoo with a cluster of colorful flowers and small star shapes around the bird.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSPink reverieColor · Animals · BotanicalA curved marlin tattoo with a long pointed bill and a patterned back, rendered in black and gray on the arm.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSInto the currentBlack & gray · Animals · MarineA black dog portrait at the center of a bright yellow sunflower with green leaves.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSLittle sunColor · Animals · BotanicalA winged horse in motion with extended feathered wings, rendered in black and gray.REAL WORK / ANIMAL TATTOOSAbove the ordinaryBlack & gray · Animals · Mythology
THE STYLE

A clear visual language.

An animal tattoo can focus on likeness, movement, symbolism, texture, or an imagined character. The source and intended mood determine the visual approach.

YOUR IDEAS

Bring useful references.

For a companion portrait, send several clear photographs. For wildlife or symbolic work, identify the expression, pose, environment, and style that matter most.

THE WORK

Explore the style.

The gallery includes lions and lionesses, deer, tigers, foxes, wolves, birds, companion animals, butterflies, insects, marine life, and both realistic and illustrative approaches.

CHOOSING AN ARTIST

Compare the work
you actually want.

If you are searching for an artist for animal tattoos in Tulsa, compare artists using photographs in this same category, the intended scale, and a similar subject. A general ranking cannot decide whether an artist’s relevant work matches your idea.

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A FEW THINGS TO KNOW

Before you start.

What photographs help with an animal portrait tattoo?

Use sharp images with visible eyes, face structure, markings, and natural light. Several angles are more useful than one filtered screenshot.

Are all photographs on this page William’s work?

Yes. The tattoos shown here were created by William Martz.

Does sharing an idea book a tattoo session?

No. It begins a conversation. Project acceptance, design scope, pricing, any deposit, and a tattoo session are confirmed separately.

THE NEXT STEP

Bring the direction.
Start with your idea.

Share the subject, placement, approximate size, and the visual details you want William to understand.

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