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Next Luxury • Tattoo Ideas • 50 Small Phoenix Tattoo Ideas

50 Small Phoenix Tattoo Ideas

50 Small Phoenix Tattoo Ideas

  • by — Jono Elderton
  • Published on September 14, 2020

  • Updated on October 2, 2023

Bird Tattoos Small Tattoos

Small phoenix tattoos give collectors the opportunity to combine deft bird design with potent spiritual and symbolic meaning.

The phoenix, a bird of flame and spirit, is most often linked to regeneration and rebirth after rising from the ashes of a difficult circumstance or situation.

While popular in tattoos designs with epic scope and grandeur, small phoenix tattoos offer versatility in placement and style that can’t be matched by much larger counterparts.

The following gallery of top 50 small phoenix tattoos showcase a wide assortment of application styles, colors, and body positions to provide you with plenty of inspiration for your next tattoo.

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1. Small Phoenix Tattoos for the Back

Small Black Phoenix Tattoos brilliantattoo
Source: @brilliantattoo via Instagram
Small Phoenix Back Tattoos alexachunga
Source: @alexachunga via Instagram
Small Phoenix Back Tattoos gonza.suarezz
Source: @gonza.suarezz via Instagram
Small Phoenix Back Tattoos kosta2
Source: @kosta2 via Instagram
Small Phoenix Back Tattoos leone_vanessa
Source: @leone_vanessa via Instagram
Small Phoenix Back Tattoos nadatattoopiercing
Source: @nadatattoopiercing via Instagram
Small Phoenix Back Tattoos robsonanjostattoo
Source: @robsonanjostattoo via Instagram
Small Phoenix Back Tattoos white_indian_tattoo_lviv
Source: @white_indian_tattoo_lviv via Instagram

2. Small Ankle Phoenix Tattoo Designs

Small Phoenix Ankle Tattoos ambramanetti
Source: @ambramanetti via Instagram
Small Phoenix Ankle Tattoos flo.tattoos
Source: @flo.tattoos via Instagram
Small Phoenix Ankle Tattoos jullstatouage
Source: @jullstatouage via Instagram
Small Phoenix Ankle Tattoos malabea333
Source: @malabea333 via Instagram
Small Phoenix Ankle Tattoos noanoa_tattoo
Source: @noanoa_tattoo via Instagram
Small Phoenix Ankle Tattoos tamanduabox
Source: @tamanduabox via Instagram
Small Phoenix Leg Tattoos diego_nilo_tattoo
Source: @diego_nilo_tattoo via Instagram
Small Phoenix Leg Tattoos paganinkbysarahstreet
Source: @paganinkbysarahstreet via Instagram

3. Heavy Black Ink Small Phoenix Tattoo Ideas

Small Tribal Phoenix Tattoos eagle_tattoo_besiktas
Source: @eagle_tattoo_besiktas via Instagram
Small Tribal Phoenix Tattoos edge_tattoo_studio
Source: @edge_tattoo_studio via Instagram
Small Tribal Phoenix Tattoos turquesatattoo
Source: @turquesatattoo via Instagram
Small Tribal Phoenix Tattoos zele.tattoo.piercing
Source: @zele.tattoo.piercing via Instagram
Small Black Phoenix Tattoos enrique_inkpot
Source: @enrique_inkpot via Instagram
Small Phoenix Leg Tattoos zele.tattoo.piercing
Source: @zele.tattoo.piercing via Instagram
Small Black Phoenix Tattoos youngish_tattooist
Source: @youngish_tattooist via Instagram

4. Colorful Small Phoenix Tattoo Ideas

Small Colored Phoenix Tattoos amandatattooartist
Source: @amandatattooartist via Instagram
Small Colored Phoenix Tattoos emi.artist
Source: @emi.artist via Instagram
Small Colored Phoenix Tattoos gato_tattoo1987
Source: @gato_tattoo1987 via Instagram
Small Colored Phoenix Tattoos jhan_pierr
Source: @jhan_pierr via Instagram
Small Colored Phoenix Tattoos nicocabrera_art
Source: @nicocabrera_art via Instagram
Small Colored Phoenix Tattoos path_coello
Source: @path_coello via Instagram
Small Colored Phoenix Tattoos profit_uno
Source: @profit_uno via Instagram
Small Colored Phoenix Tattoos rafa.blueinktattoo
Source: @rafa.blueinktattoo via Instagram
Small Colored Phoenix Tattoos klaurink
Source: @klaurink via Instagram

5. Small Phoenix Tattoo Ideas for the Forearm

Small Phoenix Forearm Tattoos anjofernandestattoo
Source: @anjofernandestattoo via Instagram
Small Phoenix Forearm Tattoos flotattooshop
Source: @flotattooshop via Instagram
Small Phoenix Forearm Tattoos juannka_tattoo4
Source: @juannka_tattoo4 via Instagram
Small Phoenix Forearm Tattoos mr.jones.tattoo
Source: @mr.jones.tattoo via Instagram

6. Watercolor Small Phoenix Tattoo Ideas

Small Phoenix Leg Tattoos yash_arts
Source: @yash_arts via Instagram
Small Phoenix Leg Tattoos bojieta2er
Source: @bojieta2er via Instagram
 
Small Phoenix Forearm Tattoos alex_toledocasta
Source: @alex_toledocasta via Instagram
Small Colored Phoenix Tattoos lareinanegratattoo
Source: @lareinanegratattoo via Instagram

7.  Black and Gray Small Phoenix Tattoos

Small Black Phoenix Tattoos flo.tattoos
Source: @flo.tattoos via Instagram
Small Black Phoenix Tattoos pipe.esco
Source: @pipe.esco via Instagram
Small Tribal Phoenix Tattoos brunotatuero
Source: @brunotatuero via Instagram
Small Realistic Phoenix Tattoos bonitattoofemininas
Source: @bonitattoofemininas via Instagram
Small Realistic Phoenix Tattoos chadpellandart
Source: @chadpellandart via Instagram
Small Realistic Phoenix Tattoos luisftattoo
Source: @luisftattoo via Instagram

8. Small Shoulder Phoenix Tattoo Art

Small Colored Phoenix Tattoos yantinotattoo
Source: @yantinotattoo via Instagram
Small Phoenix Shoulder Tattoos cece.tattoo18
Source: @cece.tattoo18 via Instagram
Small Phoenix Shoulder Tattoos danimcbaytattoos
Source: @danimcbaytattoos via Instagram
Small Phoenix Shoulder Tattoos passiflora_tattoo
Source: @passiflora_tattoo via Instagram
Small Phoenix Shoulder Tattoos vigorink
Source: @vigorink via Instagram
Small Phoenix Shoulder Tattoos laubingtattoo
Source: @laubingtattoo via Instagram

9. Small Phoenix Thigh Tattoo Designs

Small Phoenix Thigh Tattoos jita.l
Source: @jita.l via Instagram
Small Phoenix Thigh Tattoos luiginuccitattooma
Source: @luiginuccitattooma via Instagram
Small Phoenix Thigh Tattoos vii.nii_tattoo
Source: @vii.nii_tattoo via Instagram
Small Black Phoenix Tattoos elei.tattoo
Source: @elei.tattoo via Instagram
Small Black Phoenix Tattoos mr.jones.tattoo
Source: @mr.jones.tattoo via Instagram
 
 
Small Black Phoenix Tattoos lys.tattoo
Source: @lys.tattoo via Instagram
Small Phoenix Thigh Tattoos big_fat_tatties
Source: @big_fat_tatties via Instagram

10. Upper Arm Small Phoenix Body Art

Small Phoenix Upperarm Tattoos allansantanatattoostudio
Source: @allansantanatattoostudio via Instagram
Small Phoenix Upperarm Tattoos lucaskulltattoo
Source: @lucaskulltattoo via Instagram
Small Phoenix Upperarm Tattoos maynor_fajardoart
Source: @maynor_fajardoart via Instagram

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Small Phoenix Tattoo FAQs

What does a small phoenix tattoo symbolize?

The phoenix is spiritually connected to transformation, death, and rebirth. The phoenix is an immortal creature; it never truly dies but is born repeatedly though ashes and flame.

The phoenix represents regeneration, rebirth and new beginnings and is heavily linked to renewal by fire.

A rising phoenix symbolizes that an individual has braved the fire of difficult times but has survived start again in a better frame.

Why are phoenix tattoos popular?

The phoenix is a widely chosen body art motif due to their tremendous versatility and visual flair elements – whether small or large they make an impact.

Phoenix tattoo ideas transition through different applications and techniques, across a range of styles, colors, sizes and patterns.

Phoenix ink can be found in everything from minimalist tattoo designs to fully realized Japanese tattoos, and are found in popular film, animation and literature such as the world of Harry Potter, or various anime favorites.

Where should I place my small phoenix tattoo?

Small tattoos mean a wider range of potential placements. It’s very much up to the collector and how they wish their flaming bird to be displayed.

For more old school enthusiasts, the phoenix is well suited to any spot on the arms. My black ink phoenix was inked on to my upper arm (it was my second tattoo) but there are designs that can flow anywhere along the limb, with inner forearm phoenix tattoos probably being the most popular landing spot.

In contemporary tattoo art the center of the back continues to be popular for showing outstretched wings and a well-defined tail, whether in traditional black and gray, or full color, linework or heavy black ink.

For those looking for versatility between showing off their phoenix and the ability to keep it from view, thigh tattoos, lower leg designs, and shoulder tattoos can allow them to be hidden or displayed with equal ease.

Are small phoenix tattoos for guys or girls?

Phoenix tattoos are unisex tattoo designs – the theme of regeneration and rebirth is not confined to one sex or the other – however it seems the bird is becoming a staple of expressive womens’ tattoo.

How they’re applied in small designs can be quite different – women’s phoenix tattoos tend more towards flowing detail, deft linework and bright color, while men often opt for tribal phoenix tattoos or heavier lines, intense flame, and black ink.

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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