WMTULSA, OK
TATTOO ARTIST

TATTOO STYLE / TULSA, OK

Portrait tattoos.
Expression comes first.

Human, character, classical, religious, and stylized portrait work in black-and-grey and color.

TATTOO GALLERY

Tattoos by William Martz.

A black-and-gray portrait tattoo of a crowned three-eyed sacred figure with facial jewelry and an ornamental necklace.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSThird eye guardianBlack & gray · Religious · PortraitsA black-and-gray lion and cub tattoo, shown from two angles.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSLion & cubBlack & gray · Animals · PortraitsA black-and-gray sleeve combining a decorative sugar-skull portrait with palm trees and a tropical sunset.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSBetween bloom and tideBlack & gray · Portraits · IllustrativeA black-and-gray realistic portrait tattoo of Jesus wearing a crown of thorns.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSCrown of thornsBlack & gray · Religious · PortraitsA vivid color portrait tattoo of a woman's profile layered with red, orange, blue and black painterly textures.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSFire in her gazeColor · Portraits · IllustrativeTwo black-and-gray realistic big-cat portraits arranged across the chest, one snarling and one calm.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSTwin predatorsBlack & gray · Animals · RealismA black-and-gray upper-arm portrait of a figure wearing a detailed feathered headdress.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSStrength & continuityBlack & gray · Portraits · Cover-upsGomez and Morticia Addams appear together inside a heart-shaped black-and-gray tattoo.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSGomez & Morticia AddamsBlack & gray · Portraits · Fine line & smallA portrait tattoo of a dark-coated dog with upright ears, bright eyes, and its tongue showing.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSCompanionColor · Animals · Fine line & smallA black-and-gray lioness portrait with small star-shaped accents around the face.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSLionessBlack & gray · Animals · Fine line & smallA colorful Buddha portrait tattoo built around turquoise, violet, and warm red highlights.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSBuddha in colorColor · Portraits · ReligiousA black-and-gray tattoo of an armored figure framed by large feathered wings.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSWarrior studyBlack & gray · PortraitsA black-and-gray winged guardian tattoo with armor and a long sword at the center.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSWinged guardianBlack & gray · Portraits · ReligiousA black-and-gray portrait with a bear headdress, long hair, and dark facial markings.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSWarrior portraitBlack & gray · PortraitsA black-and-gray portrait wearing an aviator cap and goggles.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSAviator portraitBlack & gray · PortraitsA black-and-gray composition combining the serene face of Buddha with the contrasting face of Mara.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSBuddha & MaraBlack & gray · Portraits · ReligiousA black-and-gray Medusa portrait with snakes coiling around the head.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSMedusaBlack & gray · Portraits · IllustrativeA black-and-gray dark-fantasy portrait with large eyes, clasped hands, and shadowed details.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSDark portraitBlack & gray · Portraits · Dark artA stylized face tattoo in black and gray, surrounded by flowing hair and smoky shapes.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSPortrait in shadowBlack & gray · PortraitsA black-and-gray portrait tattoo of Ludwig van Beethoven.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSBeethovenBlack & gray · PortraitsA black-and-gray classical-style portrait with a crown of thorns, flowing hair, and decorative shapes behind the head.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSClassical portraitBlack & gray · PortraitsA colorful tattoo of a large-eyed girl with turquoise hair holding a small doll against her chest.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSA small world withinColor · Illustrative · PortraitsTwo realistic human portraits arranged along an arm with a shaded rose between the surrounding details.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSHeld in memoryBlack & gray · Portraits · RealismA black dog portrait at the center of a bright yellow sunflower with green leaves.REAL WORK / PORTRAIT TATTOOSLittle sunColor · Animals · Botanical
THE STYLE

A clear visual language.

Portrait tattooing is built around recognizable structure, expression, value, and the visual details that make the subject specific.

YOUR IDEAS

Bring useful references.

Send the clearest source image available and explain whether likeness, expression, era, costume, or mood is most important. Avoid filtered or heavily compressed references when possible.

THE WORK

Explore the style.

William’s archive includes paired portraits, historical and classical faces, sacred figures, sugar-skull imagery, warriors, characters, animals, and both black-and-grey and color examples.

CHOOSING AN ARTIST

Compare the work
you actually want.

If you are searching for an artist for portrait 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.

What makes a tattoo portrait recognizable? Explore the complete portfolio See @william_martz on Instagram

A FEW THINGS TO KNOW

Before you start.

Can any photograph become a portrait tattoo?

Not every photograph carries enough detail, lighting, or separation for the intended size. A consultation can identify whether another reference or a different composition would serve the portrait better.

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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