The designer of the Journey is Tulsa’s own “William the Artist” Franklin – a third-generation, self-taught artist who is also an accomplished entrepreneur, businessman, and community activist. He is the creator and proprietor of Decapolis, a downtown retail store and visitor center, located at 502 S. Boston Ave.
However, William’s greatest artistic talent is creating Trompe-l’oeil murals. The work has him collaborating with decorators, artists, and designers from across the US and Europe on projects from New York to London including Disney World.
Franklin also designed and painted one of the largest mural projects in Oklahoma history, for the Winstar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville which featured five large ceiling murals including a domed piece that is five stories across.