The birthday greetings card front cover bursts with a whimsical cartoon scene inspired by an eclectic mix of legendary artists. Picture a grand, slightly surreal birthday party set on an expansive stage adorned with a red velvet curtain, pulled aside to reveal the lively action within.

At center stage, a grand piano gleams under the spotlight, its lid propped open with musical notes spilling out as if they are escaping. At the piano, Snoopy-esque dog (a nod to Charles Schulz) in a black tuxedo and bow tie passionately plays a lively tune, his ears flapping to the rhythm. To the left, a lively anthropomorphic drum set, complete with googly eyes and a wide grin, is manned by a manga-inspired character resembling Astro Boy, energetically hitting the drumsticks with exaggerated enthusiasm.

To the right of the piano, a troupe of quirky, cartoonish animals (inspired by Gary Larson’s The Far Side), including a tap-dancing giraffe and a saxophone-playing chicken, perform a hilarious impromptu jazz session. Above them, a friendly ghost (inspired by Will Eisner’s The Spirit) floats, holding a banner that reads "Happy Birthday!" in colorful, confetti-laden letters.

In the background, a lush, hand-painted set depicts a cityscape resembling those in Winsor McCay’s Little Nemo in Slumberland, with whimsical, wavy buildings and fantastical elements. There’s a whimsical touch of Osamu Tezuka’s manga influence with a floating robot projector casting old-timey silent films onto a large backdrop, adding an element of acting to the scene.

Bill Watterson’s influence is seen in the playful details and the expressions on the characters' faces, particularly the gleeful chaos of the animals and instruments. The birthday cake, sitting atop an ornate pedestal in front of the stage, is an elaborate, multi-tiered confection covered in candles and dripping with frosting, designed to look like it could come to life at any moment, akin to R. Crumb’s underground comix unpredictability.

Every inch of the scene is packed with detail, from the confetti-strewn floor to the whimsical, hand-drawn stars and musical notes floating in the air, evoking a playful sense of celebration and creativity. This card tells a story that melds music, acting, piano, and drums into an unforgettable birthday bash that's sure to delight.

Generated with these themes: Music., Acting, Piano, and Drums.

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