At the top of the Illustration Style image, Another Year of the Kuh

A warm, hand-drawn illustration of a custom cryptic crossword puzzle as the centerpiece, on creamy paper with softly deckled edges laid on a sunlit wooden desk. The grid is large and elegant, inked with fine linework; a few squares are gently shaded and a central across entry is subtly highlighted, hinting at KUH in neat, human lettering while the rest of the letters remain suggestive and sketchy. Around the grid: a sharpened pencil with a soft smudge, a small brass clip, a porcelain cup of tea releasing a faint curl of steam, a single birthday candle lying on its side, and a tiny sprig of eucalyptus—quiet, sincere details that feel thoughtful and celebratory without clutter.

Add delicate brush-stroke washes in warm creams, blush, amber, and muted teal, with soft shadows and a balanced composition that leaves breathing room around the puzzle. Include tiny doodles in a couple of black squares (a heart, a candle flame) instead of extra words to keep it refined and heartfelt.

At the bottom in a small handwritten caption: “Across and down, you are the theme.”

Style notes: hand-drawn illustration; fine linework; textured brush strokes; warm, expressive color palette; calm, sincere mood; balanced composition; gentle paper texture and natural light.

Generated with these themes: Custom made cryptic crossword puzzle, and .

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