At the top of the Illustration Style image, "Happy birthday Dave"

At the bottom of the image, "Here’s to smooth sailing and barge-loads of joy."

Hand-drawn illustration with fine linework and textured brush strokes: a serene golden-hour canal scene. A classic narrowboat barge glides gently through calm water, three-quarter view, painted deep teal with warm cream and terracotta accents. Soft string lights and muted bunting drape along the roofline; a small cupcake with a single candle and a neatly wrapped gift rest on the deck. Portholes glow warmly, a wisp of chimney smoke curls upward. The water reflects the boat and bunting in rippled, brushy strokes; reeds, lily pads, and a pair of ducks drift in the foreground. A low stone bridge and willow branches frame the midground, with swallows skimming the sky. Warm, expressive palette: honeyed golds, mossy greens, teal, terracotta, and gentle indigo shadows. Balanced composition with generous sky for the headline and a calm, reflective waterline to anchor the punch line. Hand-lettered text that feels personal and sincere: the top line in warm cream with a soft navy shadow; the bottom line in deep teal. Subtle paper grain, soft edges, and delicate hatching convey a heartfelt, peaceful mood.

Generated with these themes: Boat, Barge, and .

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