In the whimsical world of our birthday card, we find David Sylvian, the renowned musician known for his brooding tunes, improbably engaged in a lively game of football on a lush, undulating field. The setting is an enchanting blend of styles reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell's bustling small-town community and a Maurice Sendak imaginative forest. The sky above is a Maxfield Parrish blue, touched with fluffy white clouds shaped like surreal instruments—a nod to Sylvian's musical career.

David, sporting a jersey with a whimsical musical note pattern, is mid-kick, his expression one of exaggerated surprise as he’s about to accidentally boot a leather-bound football that’s morphed into a small piano, its black and white keys striking a comic note of alarm. Surrounding him are a group of equally astonished woodland creatures, conjured straight from a Beatrix Potter tale—rabbits, squirrels, and a hedgehog wearing a tiny referee whistle.

In the background, Aubrey Beardsley's signature intricate black and white trees create a stark contrast, their limbs twisting with a hint of Edward Gorey’s eerie charm, offering a sense of playful intrigue. Off to the side, a Quentin Blake-style character, perhaps a quirky old coach with wild hair and a patchwork jacket, is gesturing enthusiastically, a book labeled “The Art of Zen Football” tucked under one arm.

A wooden scoreboard stands crookedly at one end of the field, painted in N.C. Wyeth’s bold colors, declaring “Happy Birthday!” in grand, celebratory letters. The field itself is dotted with dandelions, their fluff swirling in a light breeze, mingling with sheet music caught in the air—a nod to Sylvian’s ethereal soundscapes. This comically detailed scene invites the viewer to a birthday celebration that’s as unexpected and unique as the musician playing football.

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