Front Cover Design for Birthday Greeting Card:

**Central Scene:**

- **Main Object:** A whimsical, large, hand-drawn cake sits prominently in the center. The cake is an exaggerated, towering structure of four tiers, each decorated with ornate, swirling patterns reminiscent of Aubrey Beardsley's intricate line work. The cake is lavishly decorated with a multitude of colorful, oversized candies, reminiscent of Maurice Sendak's playful charm.

- **Color Palette:** The cake is in soft pastels; mint green, baby pink, and lavender dominate, contrasted by the vibrant hues of the candies—ruby reds, sunny yellows, and ocean blues.

**Foreground Elements:**

- **Characters:** Little anthropomorphic creatures, akin to Beatrix Potter's animals, are scattered around the base of the cake. These charming critters include a dapper rabbit in a tiny suit, a wise owl with round spectacles, and a cheeky fox in a vest. They are each engaged in animated activities like balancing cupcakes on their heads or carrying tiny balloons, crafted with a nod to Quentin Blake’s expressive lines.

- **Additional Details:** A quirky tea set is placed near the cake, featuring cups and saucers with odd, fantastical patterns that hint at Edward Gorey’s unique style.

**Background Elements:**

- **Scenery:** The background is a dreamy, softly illuminated garden scene inspired by Maxfield Parrish, with lush, rolling hills in the distance. The sky is painted in gradients of twilight purples and blues, peppered with twinkling stars in a Gustave Doré night sky style.

- **Decorations:** Festooned bunting in rich jewel tones (emerald, sapphire, and amethyst) stretches across the top of the card, creating a sense of depth and movement.

**Additional Artistic Details:**

- **Textures and Lines:** Use detailed cross-hatching reminiscent of Arthur Rackham's work to add depth and texture to the scene, particularly in the creatures’ fur and the cake’s elaborate frosting.

- **Lighting and Shadows:** Employ Norman Rockwell's attention to light and shadow to give volume to the objects, ensuring the cake and characters appear three-dimensional and full of life.

The overall scene is dynamic and filled with an abundance of quirky, delightful details, inviting the viewer to explore every inch of the illustration.

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