Fine Line Co Owner & Tattoo Artist – Sheldon Shaw
Sheldon is a professional tattoo and body modification artist and co owner of Fine Line. He started his apprenticeship when he was 18 years old at Little Shop of Horrors Tattoo and Piercing Studio in Johannesburg. He studied Fine Art at Witwatersrand University for 3 years and started tattooing and body piercing in 2015. Sheldon loves doing black and grey tattoos, stipple/dot work and fine line tattoos such as mandalas and script work. He excels at colour tattoos, particularly watercolour and bright, vibrant pieces. He loves being able to create unique designs and doing something different from the norm. Sheldon also loves piercing and anything to do with body modification. He is passionate in his craft and carries his enthusiasm through to everything he does.
To see Sheldon’s work, check out his gallery at https://finelinetattoo.co.za/sheldon-shaw-tattoo-artist/
Tattoo Artist – Dylan de Lange
Dylan is a black and grey tattoo artist with a love for doing script, floral tattoos and illustrative style portraits. Born and raised in the South Coast, he studied Graphic Design and has been drawing and painting since a child and has always had a passion for art.
To see Dylan’s work, check out his gallery at https://finelinetattoo.co.za/portfolio-dylan-de-lange/
Tattoo Artist – Reagan Smerdon
My name is Reagan Smerdon and a tattoo artist of 16 years in the industry, I am a well rounded artist and loves all styles of tattooing… I am very passionate about animal realism and Neo-traditional tattoo designs and splashes of color. I love new challenges that push the boundaries in tattooing and bringing a smile to my cliens’ faces.
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 self taught tattoo artist specializing in fine line work as well as black and grey designs with a pop of red. She began her career in 2018 and gained a reputation for her attention to detail, unique aesthetic, and ability to create custom pieces that speak to the individual’s journey.
With a focus on creating a comfortable and welcoming environment, whether working on a small tattoo or a larger project, Nossi is dedicated to delivering work that clients can wear with pride and still continue to push creative boundaries while constantly evolving as an artist.
To see Nossi’s work check out her gallery at
Junior Tattoo Artist – Sam Coetzee
Sam started his tattooing journey in 2023 after a lifelong love for art. As a new artist he is still finding his niche but he is very passionate about Japanese traditional as well as bold, colorful tattoos. He is always striving to learn new styles and expand his repertoire and would love to enable you to turn your vision into a reality. Sam’s linework and script is also outstanding.
Fine Line Co Owner – Etienne Louw
Etienne is a local businessman who has many years experience in the world of business. In early 2017 he had a dream of opening an upmarket tattoo and piercing studio in the heart of Durban North. Etienne has a deep love for body modification and his vision was made a reality with the help and mutual vision of his previous business partner, Wade, and body modification artist, Dylan van den Berg. Etienne’s business acumen and ethics have turned Fine Line into a studio that follows European safety standards and laws (given that South Africa has not yet regulated the Tattoo and Piercing industry). Etienne is also a body modification artist in his own right and can be found in the studio piercing clients every day. When not piercing, Etienne enjoys reading,