Mike McBastard Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 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 irezumi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kage Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 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. Mike McBastard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironchef Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 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. Mike McBastard, daveborjes, tatB and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exume Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Go see Joel D. Long in Boulder hogg, tatB, CultExciter and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogg Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Go see Joel D. Long in Boulder This is fantastic advice. irezumi, Mike McBastard and CultExciter 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irezumi Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 This is fantastic advice. Thirded. Mike McBastard, CultExciter and tatB 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Varty Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Thirded. I second this thirded. irezumi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike McBastard Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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