Creation and rebirth
Raven and lotus painted on wood plaque. Copper acrylic mixed with sand like tecture base.

Raven is a creature of magic and medicine. He is revered in many First Nations myths as a hero and helper of human beings.Raven's black feathers contains an iridescence that speaks of the magic of the unknown, and a changeability of form that brings an awakening in the process.Raven is the guardian of ceremonial magic and healing.This healing is guided by Raven, which brings about a change in consciousness and will lead to a new state of wellness and dispel all illness.
Within Hinduism and Buddhism the lotus flower has become a symbol for awakening to the spiritual reality of life. The meaning varies slightly between the two religions of course but essentially both religious traditions place importance on the lotus flower.

In modern times the meaning of a lotus flower tattoo ties into it's religious symbolism and meaning. Most tattoo enthusiast feel that the a lotus tattoo represent life in general. As the lotus flower grows up from the mud into a object of great beauty people also grow and change into something more beautiful. So the symbol represent the struggle of life at its most basic form.