Fine Line Co Owner & Tattoo Artist – Sheldon Shaw
Sheldon Shaw is co-owner and Head Artist at Fine Line Tattoo & Piercing, specialising in fine-line, black-and-grey, ornamental, stipple and custom tattoo work. With a strong background in Fine Art, Sheldon started his tattoo career in 2015 and is particularly known for his precision, attention to detail and ability to create original designs tailored to the individual client.
His work ranges from intricate mandalas, script and delicate fine-line pieces to detailed black-and-grey tattoos and bold, vibrant colour and watercolour designs. Sheldon enjoys projects that allow him to combine technical accuracy with artistic freedom, particularly pieces that are designed specifically for the client rather than reproduced from existing artwork.
Having begun his apprenticeship at the age of 18 and later studying Fine Art at the University of the Witwatersrand, Sheldon brings both artistic training and extensive practical experience to his work. As both a tattoo artist and body modification artist, he remains passionate about continually developing his craft and creating work that is distinctive, technically strong and built to last.
To see Sheldon’s work, check out his gallery at https://finelinetattoo.co.za/sheldon-shaw-tattoo-artist/
Tattoo Artist – Dylan de Lange
Dylan de Lange is a black-and-grey tattoo artist specialising in floral work, script, illustrative tattoos and detailed portraiture. With a background in Graphic Design and a lifelong interest in drawing and painting, Dylan brings a strong understanding of composition, balance and visual storytelling to his tattoo work.
His style lends itself particularly well to elegant floral designs, custom lettering, illustrative black-and-grey pieces and tattoos that combine fine detail with softer shading. He enjoys working closely with clients to develop their ideas into designs that complement both the subject matter and the natural shape of the body.
Dylan is continually developing his technique and artistic style, with a particular focus on creating clean, thoughtful and individually designed tattoos rather than simply reproducing existing imagery.
To see Dylan’s work, check out his gallery at https://finelinetattoo.co.za/portfolio-dylan-de-lange/
Tattoo Artist – Reagan Smerdon
Reagan Smerdon is a senior tattoo artist with 18 years of experience, specialising in highly detailed fine-line, black-and-grey and realism tattooing. He has a particular passion for larger-scale pieces where intricate linework, fine detail, texture and precision shading can be developed into complex, custom compositions.
His work ranges from detailed animal realism and illustrative black-and-grey to fine-line designs and neo-traditional pieces. Reagan particularly enjoys working closely with clients on larger custom projects that allow him to combine technical detail, depth and subtle shading to create tattoos designed specifically for the individual.
With extensive experience across multiple tattoo styles, Reagan brings both technical versatility and a strong eye for detail to every piece, but is especially drawn to ambitious work that challenges him creatively and allows the artwork to develop over a larger area of the body.
I love tattooing and designing and I am very interested in customization of cars in my free time and networking with new people.
To see Reagan’s work check out his gallery at
Tattoo Artist – Nossi
Nossi is a fine-line tattoo artist specialising in delicate, detailed work, black-and-grey tattooing and her distinctive use of subtle red accents. Since beginning her tattoo career in 2018, she has developed a recognisable style built around clean linework, thoughtful composition and close attention to detail.
She particularly enjoys creating custom pieces that reflect the individual client, from smaller minimalist tattoos to larger, more detailed projects. Her work often combines fine-line techniques with soft black-and-grey shading, giving her tattoos a refined and contemporary aesthetic.
Nossi places great importance on creating a comfortable, welcoming environment for every client and approaches each tattoo as a collaboration. She continues to develop and refine her style while pushing her creativity and technical ability with every piece..
To see Nossi’s work check out her gallery at
Tattoo Artist – Sam Coetzee
Sam Coetzee is a tattoo artist with a strong interest in Japanese-inspired work, traditional tattooing, bold colour and clean linework. Since beginning his tattoo career in 2023, he has rapidly developed his technical skills and built a growing portfolio across a variety of tattoo styles.
Sam particularly enjoys designs with strong composition, confident linework and bold visual impact, while his precision with script and finer linework gives him versatility across both larger and smaller pieces. He enjoys working with clients to develop ideas into custom tattoos that suit both their individual style and the placement on the body.
Driven by a passion for art and a commitment to continually developing his craft, Sam approaches each project as an opportunity to push his skills further while delivering clean, considered tattoo work that his clients can wear with confidence.
Fine Line Owner – Etienne Louw
Etienne Louw is the owner of Fine Line Tattoo & Piercing and a professional piercer with more than a decade of experience in body piercing and modification. As one of the driving forces behind Fine Line, he has played a central role in developing the studio into one of Durban’s leading tattoo and piercing destinations.
With a strong interest in body modification and extensive practical piercing experience, Etienne works across a wide range of piercing styles and particularly enjoys more specialised and advanced piercing projects, including scarification. His approach places a strong emphasis on anatomy, correct jewellery selection, hygiene, safety and creating a professional, comfortable experience for every client.
Beyond piercing, Etienne oversees the day-to-day operation and development of Fine Line, with a focus on maintaining the studio’s standards of professionalism, artistry, hygiene and client service. He remains closely involved with both the team and the studio’s clients and continues to develop Fine Line as a space where tattooing, piercing and body modification are approached with expertise, creativity and respect.