How good are most tattoo artists at parrot tats?

Question

I decided for my right arm I would like to get a tattoo of my favorite pet (a rainbow lorikeet of mine who died). I'd like to have the design of the parrot with a heart shape on his chest (the species has a red colored breast as it is) with an arrow or dagger through it to symbolize loss and grief.

I've looked at a lot of the designs in the tattoo parlors, I haven't found a design that fits what I am thinking. Most of the bird designs with arrows or daggers through them are sparrows or bluebirds. Most of the parrot designs I find are of macaws and such...

How much would it cost to go in with my own design and pictures?

Answer 1

Many good tattoo shops will help you create your our personal tattoo. Just bring a picture of your bird when you go to talk with them. I have seen some stunning tats that were done like that.

I didn't know you could have a lorikeet as a pet.

Answer 2

Go in, ask them to draw something up, and ask what the pricing would be.

Answer 3

i have a parrot/bird of paradise on one arm. it looks fantastic. i also have a pegasus on the other arm, and it looks horrible. go see some work whoever you choose has done previously. also, i don't really recommend tattoos. but that's just me, they are probably better on other people