Ravens make for a bold tattoo. They are often linked to death and mystic symbolism in more ancient literature and folklore.

Raven and Japanese hannya mask done by Alessandro Micci.

Neo traditional raven and hand by Cedric Weber.

stomach raven done by Hans Heggum.

Dark chest raven done by Pari Corbitt.

Edgar Allan Poe and raven done by Debora Cherrys.

Many cultures believed that the raven had magical qualities including knowing the answers to powerful secrets.

Neo traditional raven paired with a tiger and a skull. Done by Akos at Adorned Empire.

Treehouse of horror Bart Simpson raven done by Bryan at Nirvana Tattoo Studio in Glasgow, Scotland.

Two headed raven done by Heath Clifford.

Raven in a noose done by Mitchell Allenden.

Ravens can also be associated with wisdom and intelligence as they are extremely smart birds, capable of even mimicking human voices.

Head raven done by Andre Cast.

Raven paired with bright flowers done by David Le Goon.

Raven with geometric border done by Jason James Smith.

More delicate dotwork raven and flowers done by Oshin Timoshin.

Ravens can be a symbol of protection, pagan magic, the future, secrets, an omen of death, light/shadow, war, intelligence, and pain.

Huge torso raven done by Andrew Borisuk.

Black and white ravens done by Dino Nemec.

Heavy blackwork and pagan raven done by Laura Yahna.

Bold mastectomy coverup raven done by Robert Borbas.

Mythologies and religions associated with the raven include Norse, Greek, Roman, Native American, Celtic, Muslim, Christian, and Pagan.

Heavy blackwork and stylized raven done by Canijo Marciano.

Sketchwork raven done by Dmitriy Tkach.

Native American styled raven done by Mariñe Perez.

Raven head done by Scott Move.

As a tattoo, ravens are often done as blackwork pieces, neo traditional, or realistically. They can also be designed with a third eye.

Two headed raven done by Bruno Santos.

Raven and peaches paired with a red sun done by Drew Shallis.

Horror raven done by Mark Halbstark.

Raven with moonlit design within done by Susanne Konig.

Which is your favourite?