love oklahoma so much that you want to literally wear your okie heart on your sleeve? if you’re looking to get an oklahoma inspired tattoo, check out these awesome oklahoma tattoos for inspiration.
can’t you read now? pin for later!
the best tattoos inspired by oklahoma
in no particular order…
a map of oklahoma
Oklahoma’s iconic shape makes it a great canvas for planning an Oklahoma tattoo. you can fill it with other state symbols and designs, or you can choose to make it very small and fill it. Or keep it really simple and make a small tattoo of the outline of the state of Oklahoma in a sharp black line.
a bison tattoo
Bison tattoos are a bit of a trend and not entirely unique to Oklahoma, but they are one of the most magnificent animals living in our state.
you can get a realistic one or choose a more geometric one.
These are a great idea if you’re looking for oklahoma tattoos for men or women as you can bring out the masculinity or femininity of the bison to suit your personal tastes.
oklahoma state flower tattoos
oklahoma has two state flowers, the oklahoma rose and the indian blanket, which is our state wildflower. both are just beautiful flowers, but the Indian blanket is much more closely tied to the state, as it is less common outside of the state.
a red bud tattoo
if you love the idea of having something floral but you don’t like the indian blanket or the oklahoma rose, why not get beautiful flowers from the red bud tree?
the redbud is oklahoma’s official flowering tree and is also synonymous with oklahoman institutions like the redbud.
oklahoma bouquet tattoo
If you love the oklahoma flower, but want something a little bigger and bolder, you can get a bouquet tattoo. it can include wildflowers found in oklahoma, redbud, oklahoma roses, sunflowers, or whatever flower reminds you most of home.
an oklahoma flag tattoo
if you want to choose an oklahoma state symbol, but you don’t like flowers, there are many other great options! the oklahoma state seal is a popular choice. you can get it in a light blue field like the oklahoma flag, or you can get it on its own.
a scissor-tailed flycatcher tattoo
another great state symbol for a tattoo is the scissor-tailed flycatcher, oklahoma’s state bird. this bird’s distinctive tail automatically makes me think of oklahoma instantly.
oklahoma political tattoos
If there’s an issue facing Oklahoma that you care deeply about, like teacher pay or fracking, you can speak your mind through a political tattoo.
oklahoma slang tattoos
although oklahoma actually covers several dialect regions, we love our slang. you can include one of your favorite words in a larger tattoo or just use one.
a tattoo of thunder from the city of oklahoma
If you’re a diehard fan of the oklahoma city thunder, you can commemorate this with your very own okc thunder tattoo! I personally love the logo, but you could also get a jersey number or other important team symbol.
a tattoo from the university of oklahoma
Which university of oklahoma is your favorite, you can find a symbol or use its mascot as a base for a great tattoo.
whether you attended the university of oklahoma, oklahoma state university, the university of tulsa, downtown oklahoma university, or any of the other great universities in the state, all schools have symbols and mottos that you can’t miss! they work great!
tattoo of a cowboy hat or cowboy boots
if you’re looking for vintage prairie inspired tattoos, cowboy books and cowboy hats are simple, clean and elegant tattoos.
an oklahoma tattoo sleeve
Finally, if you’re the kind of person who believes that bigger is better, you can get yourself a sleeve, layering different oklahoma tattoos into a larger motif. the sky is the limit with what you can do with this great canvas!
pin this guide to getting the perfect oklahoma tattoo
