Looking for info to complete my Oni tattoo with Bonji symbols for water and earth

[Mike McBastard]

My tattoo artist who started my full sleeve of the elements with Oni Demons has retired. He was out in California I live in Denver. I am trying to find some reference for Bonji symbols for Earth and Water. I have Fire and Air/wind on the upper half of my sleeve. I have a tattooist but neither he or I have any reference for these sacred symbols my last tattoo artist spoke of and imprinted on my body. Any help would be appreciated.

-Mike

[Kage]

I'm not clear of you mean kanji or not, but the best reference for Oni demons that I know is the Oni Demon Scrolls book. Mezurashi Books might be a good place to look for reference material. Hope that helps some.

[ironchef]

Bonji are the Japanese reference for Sanskrit characters from esoteric Buddhism. I'm sure if you Google the elements, you should be able to find it. Also if you find yourself a good artist well-versed in Japanese tattoos, chances are they can help you locate the bonji characters you'd want in a style that you will like.

[exume]

Go see Joel D. Long in Boulder

[hogg]

Go see Joel D. Long in Boulder

This is fantastic advice.

[irezumi]

This is fantastic advice.

Thirded.

[Brock Varty]

Thirded.

I second this thirded.

[Mike McBastard]

I have a memorial today and will have to see if I can head that way after. I really appreciate the advice second third third and second thirded.