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The Top 27 Element Tattoo Ideas – 2022 (Inspiration Guide)

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The Top 27 Element Tattoo Ideas – 2022 (Inspiration Guide)

  • Next Luxury / Tattoo Ideas
  • by — Jono Elderton

The four elements–wind, water, earth, and fire–are consistently popular tattoo themes. The four elements were first depicted in Greek philosophy to explain the complex relationship between all matter.

Element tattoo ideas may incorporate all four elements in the design of their body art or focus on the one (or two) that fit most with their personalities and/or lifestyles. Element tattoos are popular with a range of people, from outdoor enthusiasts and gamers to engineers and scientists.

According to author Steven M. Carr, “The Four Elements can also be arranged in ascending order, from lower to higher. Earth rises out of Water, Air is above the Earth, and the Sun (Fire) is over all. Chemical reactions occur as the reactants try to return to their proper place in the series.” 

Aside from traditional concepts–which often use variations of triangle shapes–in contemporary tattoos the elements are also depicted differently thanks to their relationship with art, television, and anime, in shows such as The Last Airbender.

Element tattoo ideas can come in different application styles and techniques. The following collection of element tattoos ideas showcases body art that ranges from simple black ink tattoos to more innovative watercolor designs.

1. 4 Elements Tattoo Design Ideas

4 Elements Element Tattoo -sorry.mami

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4 Elements Element Tattoo -reddesertink

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Arm Element Tattoo -art_by_asphyxia

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Arm Element Tattoo -revontuuliaart

Source: @revontuuliaart via Instagram

Simple Element Tattoo -elirutten

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2. Earth Element Tattoo Ideas

Earth Element Tattoo -aquaticninja87-20160129

Source: @aquaticninja87-20160129 via Instagram

Earth Element Tattoo -ink.rbz

Source: @ink.rbz via Instagram

Earth Element Tattoo -oldman_tattoostudio

Source: @oldman_tattoostudio via Instagram

3. Fire Element Tattoo Art

Fire Element Tattoo -flaminktattoo

Source: @flaminktattoo via Instagram

Fire Element Tattoo -vanity_new_black

Source: @vanity_new_black via Instagram

4. Element Tattoo Ideas for the Leg

Leg Element Tattoo -joshartist

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Leg Element Tattoo -roldstattoo

Source: @roldstattoo via Instagram

Leg Element Tattoo -strange.artistries

Source: @strange.artistries via Instagram

5. Simple/Small Element Tattoo Ideas

Leg Element Tattoo -visualartandtattoos_

Source: @visualartandtattoos_ via Instagram

Simple Element Tattoo -lizz_zee

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Simple Element Tattoo -megalith_tattoo

Source: @megalith_tattoo via Instagram

Small Element Tattoo -charles_memphis

Source: @charles_memphis via Instagram

Small Element Tattoo -richardberenyitattoo

Source: @richardberenyitattoo via Instagram

6. Watercolor

Watercolor Element Tattoo -anna.figallo

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Watercolor Element Tattoo -c.art_tattoo

Source: @c.art_tattoo via Instagram

Watercolor Element Tattoo -jipsyrose

Source: @jipsyrose via Instagram

Watercolor Element Tattoo -kelseyknown

Source: @kelseyknown via Instagram

Watercolor Element Tattoo -kochipneuma

Source: @kochipneuma via Instagram

Watercolor Element Tattoo -manicanarchist

Source: @manicanarchist via Instagram

7. Water and Wind Element Tattoo Art

Water Element Tattoo -tattooist_blue_

Source: @tattooist_blue_ via Instagram

Wind Element Tattoo -elisanobretattoo

Source: @elisanobretattoo via Instagram

Wind Element Tattoo -korol_yok

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Element Tattoo FAQs

What do element tattoo ideas symbolize?

The four elements were first depicted in Greek history (they are also popular in Eastern philosophy) to explain the complex relationship between all matter. Wind, water, earth and fire all had relationships which created the earth and everything in it.

Element tattoos are popular with a range of people, from outdoor enthusiasts and gamers through to engineers and scientists, as a means of explaining parts of their own personality and behaviors.

Aside from traditional concepts, in contemporary tattoo the elements are also depicted widely thanks to their relationship with art, television, and anime, in shows such as The Last Airbender.

Why do Avatar Tattoos use the four elements?

The characters in Avatar manipulate one of the four elements – water, earth, fire, or air – with versions of martial arts described as “bending.” The only individual who can bend all four elements is the “Avatar,” which is Aang’s role in the show.

Avatar: The Last Airbender’s main character, Aang, and fellow important characters such as App the Yak, Korra, Iroh, and Toph, make great subjects for designs, as do the elemental symbols which are close to the heart of the show.

How much do element tattoos cost?

A small solid black ink element tattoo can cost in the vicinity of $150-$200. A mid-sized traditional black and gray piece can be around $300-$400 for 2-3 hours of work from an established professional.

As a popular colored tattoo choice, a watercolor element tattoo etched by a specialist may cost significantly more ($250+ per hour) than a one color piece, due to the materials involved and the time taken to create the finished product.

Always make sure that you’ve got a solid idea of the tattoo price before sitting in the chair or making the booking.

Jono Elderton

Writer

Jono writes about booze and tattoos for Next Luxury, having spent nearly two decades experiencing both in a variety of situations around the globe.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) from the University of Canberra and a Graduate Diploma of Professional Writing from Deakin University.

Jono writes about booze and tattoos for Next Luxury, having spent nearly two decades experiencing both in a variety of situations around the globe.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) from the University of Canberra and a Graduate Diploma of Professional Writing from Deakin University.

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