I wish you the best of luck with finding an artist.
Your whole "Willing to pay if happy with outcome."....we don't just sit around drawing things for people, in hopes that they like it. Most of us work 90+ hours a week creating artwork, and getting paid for it. Time is money. When I draw, paint or create any other type of artwork in my free time, it's for me. When it comes to my clients (and drawing custom tattoos,) I don't charge for drawing, but book in the extra time before their appointment, so I can draw their piece with them there. It drastically cuts down on wasted drawing time since we can't psychically see what is in our clients heads. Try finding a reputable tattoo artist in your area, and talking them.