ABOUT BLACK OAK TATTOO
Founded in 2021 by Tattoo Artist Douglas Kulbis as a shop where all would feel welcome. Black Oak prides itself on its professionalism, integrity, and dedication to the art. As a primarily custom shop, our artists are more than capable of bringing your ideas to life. We are conveniently located on 214 S. College Avenue in historic Old Town in Fort Collins Colorado.
DOUGLAS KULBIS
Began tattooing in 2009 after serving in the United States Marine Corps Infantry. He is a lifelong artist, who found his calling for tattoo art serving overseas creating tattoo templates for fellow service members. He takes great pains in putting together the best possible designs and placements for each and every tattoo. Douglas primarily tattoos with an illustrative style but is happy to put more of a traditional bend if that's what your after. he primarily works in black and grey, and limited color pallets.
AUSTIN RAND
Austin is a Colorado native, and was born and raised in Fort Collins. He has been passionate about art since childhood and has always felt most fulfilled when creating. At Sixteen Austin started hanging around the local Fort Collins tattoo shops learning about the culture of the industry and collecting piercings and at 18 Austin collected his first tattoo. After going to college for a while, trying a few Career paths, and living in a few different states Austin came back to Fort Collins. An opportunity presented itself at the end of 2018, and at the beginning of 2019 he started his tattoo apprenticeship in Loveland CO. "I consider myself very fortunate to be following my dreams. I am honored and humbled to be a part of such an amazing industry, and at such a progressive and evolutionary time for the craft. I'm excited to continue to grow around such driven and skilled artists, I am overwhelmingly grateful to be an artist at Black Oak Tattoo."
DEVIN COLLEY
Hey, my name is Devin I've been tattooing for nine years, my style ranges from black and gray to fine line, illustrative to realism, realism to color work, floral, mandalas and sacred geometry. I love to create visually appealing designs of various tattoo styles or a mixture styles to create something one of a kind. I am very passionate about what I offer my clients, and want to give them the best possible tattoo experience; whether it's working together with the client to create a personal design meaningful to them specifically or working on a filler for that sleeve you need to finish. I want your tattoo experience to stand out from the rest. Come stop by the shop to see me and let's get you some ink.
MIKE MCWILLIAM
Hey everyone I’m Mike, a tattoo artist based out of Fort Collins. I’ve been tattooing for over 7 years, and I specialize in neo traditional and black and grey illustrative. I love working on custom pieces that not only reflect my clients unique tastes, but also reflect the effort and love I’ve put into tattooing. Whether you’re after something bold, delicate, or symbolic, I’m all about bringing it to life with clean lines and attention to detail. I’m extremely passionate about the work I create and I’d love to make your dream tattoo a reality. I’m honored to work along side the artists at Black Oak, so let’s make some art that lasts forever.
LENA BEZPALKO
Hello everyone. My name is Lena, and I’m a professional tattoo artist from Ukraine with over 11 years of experience. I began my career in permanent makeup before expanding into full tattooing. My professional tattoo journey started with traveling around Europe, doing guest spots, tattoo festivals, and invited collaborations. I worked in nearly 12 shops across different countries, where I gained amazing experience. Since 2024, I’ve been living in Fort Collins, CO. I specialize in graphic tattoos, fine line, black & gray, and color realism. Tattoo art is my life—I love making people happy and seeing them smile. It’s my way of bringing some ink and goodness into this world!
IGOR BEZPALKO
Hello! My name is Igor. I am a professional tattoo artist from Ukraine with over 23 years of experience. My first tattoo I made when I was in the Ukrainian Army more than 22 years ago, and I fell in love with tattoo art. Later, I owned a shop in Ukraine and traveled a lot around Europe—Finland, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, Turkey, Germany, Poland, and more—where I gained new knowledge, cool experiences, and improved my skills. Since 2024, I have been working in the USA, in Colorado. I specialize in Black & White high-realism tattoos and portraits. I prefer big custom projects. I’m happy to be your artist. Welcome.
CONTACT US
Open 11am to 7pm (most days)
214 S College Ave Suite 3, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA
(970) 682-1487