WMTULSA, OK
TATTOO ARTIST

TATTOO STYLE / TULSA, OK

Color tattoos.
Palette with purpose.

Vivid characters, animals, florals, dark imagery, and illustrative work selected from William’s real color portfolio.

TATTOO GALLERY

Tattoos by William Martz.

A vivid color portrait tattoo of a woman's profile layered with red, orange, blue and black painterly textures.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSFire in her gazeColor · Portraits · IllustrativeA colorful upper-arm landscape with dark mountain peaks beneath a luminous cosmic sky.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSCosmic landscapeColor · Nature · IllustrativeA flaming skull rider in a dark jacket with a chain, surrounded by vivid orange fire and a purple background.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSGhost Rider / emberColor · Illustrative · Dark artA hooded skull tattoo with bright turquoise eyes and flowing folds of fabric.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSThe Grim ReaperColor · Dark artAn orange fox tattoo surrounded by red flowing shapes and small blossoms.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSNine-tailed foxColor · AnimalsA lion portrait framed by red and blue flowers and green leaves in a vertical color tattoo.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSWhere courage bloomsColor · Animals · BotanicalA colorful matryoshka-inspired tattoo with a skull face, glowing red eyes, and floral decoration.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSMatryoshkaColor · IllustrativeA maple leaf tattoo filled with a swirling night sky, blue brushlike marks, and golden stars.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSStarry mapleColor · Botanical · Cover-upsA red butterfly tattoo near the wrist, with dark wing edges and small pale markings.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSRed butterflyColor · AnimalsA portrait tattoo of a dark-coated dog with upright ears, bright eyes, and its tongue showing.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSCompanionColor · Animals · Fine line & smallA colorful Buddha portrait tattoo built around turquoise, violet, and warm red highlights.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSBuddha in colorColor · Portraits · ReligiousA colorful hummingbird tattoo reaching toward a slender flowering stem.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSHummingbirdColor · Animals · BotanicalAn orange fox face formed within the outline of an autumn maple leaf.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSAutumn foxColor · Animals · BotanicalA colorful skull and headgear tattoo shown beside the earlier tattoo it covers.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSColor transformationColor · Cover-upsA close-up owl gaze tattoo with orange eyes and finely shaded feathers.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSOwl gazeColor · AnimalsA skull tattoo with rich red areas inside and around the open mouth.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSCrimson skullColor · Dark art · IllustrativeA colorful skull tattoo framed by red roses and green leaves.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSSkull & rosesColor · Botanical · Dark artAn owl portrait tattoo with vivid orange eyes set against dark, layered feathers.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSOwl in shadowColor · AnimalsA colorful orchid tattoo with pink petals, green leaves, and a fine curved stem.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSOrchidColor · BotanicalA colorful floral tattoo with a red flower, a blue-green dragonfly, and curling plant stems.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSFlower & dragonflyColor · Botanical · AnimalsA red rose tattoo with layered petals and green leaves, shown in several views.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSRose studyColor · BotanicalTwo koi fish curve toward one another in a circular tattoo composition.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSKoi in motionColor · AnimalsA colorful tattoo of a large-eyed girl with turquoise hair holding a small doll against her chest.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSA small world withinColor · Illustrative · PortraitsA red, black and yellow Shadow the Hedgehog tattoo with the character's name beneath the figure.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSShadow / ignitionColor · Anime · IllustrativeA flowing abstract blue and black tattoo with white highlights running down the forearm.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSBlue currentColor · Abstract · OrnamentalA tall church with a pointed steeple surrounded by orange flames in a vertical color tattoo.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSThe burning hourColor · Architecture · Dark artA green sea turtle and red flower beside a dark brushstroke cross, with small blue bubbles above.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSA deeper crossingColor · Animals · ReligiousA butterfly with purple and blue wings surrounding a pink ribbon in a color tattoo.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSWings of hopeColor · Butterfly · RibbonA wolf standing below a crescent moon, surrounded by purple and blue watercolor-like color and small flowers.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSMoonlit guardianColor · Animals · BotanicalA small colorful bouquet of yellow, red and blue flowers with slender stems on the forearm.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSA handful of summerColor · Botanical · Fine line & smallA pink flamingo tattoo with a cluster of colorful flowers and small star shapes around the bird.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSPink reverieColor · Animals · BotanicalA winged skeletal figure wearing a gas mask, surrounded by orange flames in a color upper-arm tattoo.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSAfter the last breathColor · Dark art · IllustrativeA mountain and forest tattoo under a purple, blue and green sky, with the word Doodlebug and dates framing the scene.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSUnder another skyColor · Landscape · LetteringA symmetrical moth tattoo with red and black wings framing a dark cat face with bright eyes.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSNight keeperColor · Insects · IllustrativeA red spider lily above a long black centipede, connected by a thin red stem along the arm.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSThe red threadColor · Botanical · InsectsA red anatomical heart above a pointed stained-glass-inspired window in a vertical forearm tattoo.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSA heart of glassColor · Anatomical · ArchitectureA black dog portrait at the center of a bright yellow sunflower with green leaves.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSLittle sunColor · Animals · BotanicalA tree with red and orange foliage, green roots, a circular platform and Roman numerals in a color tattoo.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSRoots of lightColor · Botanical · LetteringA pink and purple butterfly beside delicate purple flowers and fine black stems.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSSoft awakeningColor · Butterfly · BotanicalA colorful decorative skull formed from pink and red flowers, blue dots and turquoise ornamental lines.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSFlowers for the darkColor · Skull · BotanicalA green prickly pear cactus with pink flowers inside a red geometric frame.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSDesert geometryColor · Botanical · GeometricA purple butterfly wing paired with small blue flowers and a fine curved stem.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSBetween petal and wingColor · Butterfly · BotanicalA brightly colored anime fighter with long spiked black hair, a red upper body and a yellow and red aura.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSCrimson energyColor · Anime · IllustrativeA finished forearm cover-up of a textured skull surrounded by orange, yellow, and red flames.REAL WORK / COLOR TATTOOSSkull & flames cover-upColor · Illustrative · Dark art
THE STYLE

A clear visual language.

Color tattooing depends on palette, contrast, saturation, and the relationship between the subject and the wearer’s skin—not simply using as many colors as possible.

YOUR IDEAS

Bring useful references.

Show the colors and mood you want, identify the focal subject, and include the placement and approximate size. A reference explains direction; it is not a request to copy another tattoo.

THE WORK

Explore the style.

The gallery ranges from vivid illustrative pieces and animals to florals, character work, color portraits, and darker subjects with bright accents.

CHOOSING AN ARTIST

Compare the work
you actually want.

If you are searching for an artist for color 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.

Color can build a face Explore the complete portfolio See @william_martz on Instagram

A FEW THINGS TO KNOW

Before you start.

How do I choose a color tattoo artist in Tulsa?

Compare finished work with the palette, subject, and scale you want. Look for clear focal points, controlled transitions, readable shapes, and photographs that honestly show the tattoo.

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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