New to the forum, hope you guys can help me out with my next tattoo.

I’m looking to get a “new school” style half sleeve. Basically the concept is finding a positive even in dire circumstances. The design is a city street with high rise buildings on fire, some demonic, devilish creatures coming up from a hole in the road, a stormy sky…you get the idea.

The “positive” aspect of the design, is tentatively the flames from the buildings leading to a phoenix design that would go from shoulder to chest. I have a bit of hesitation before using something as common as the phoenix to represent the optimisitic element of this piece, so I’m looking for any and all ideas or suggestions. I’m looking for something that fits logically into the situation (as logical as a surreal piece can be I guess). It can be something subtle in the scene that is positive, hopeful, or something along those lines. Again, its basically devils ravaging the city.

Thanks for any help.