help wanted

I'm struggeling with a lot of frustration & lack of inspiration right now... Trying to finish two projects that both include stupid birds, but nothing turns out the way I want it. Stupid, stupid swallows & magpies. & of course they're embroiderys that i've promised to do for friends so I just have to finish them.

Anyone out there who's got at good pattern/design for a swallow? Think traditional tattoo style. I just can't stand starting over for the fourth time & once again realize that the design or the colours doesn't work the way I want it.

Here's a picture of a stupid swallow: