At the top of the Illustration Style image, Merry Christmas

Norman Rockwell–inspired, cute, hand-drawn holiday illustration in a nostalgic mid-century Americana vibe with fine linework, textured brush strokes, balanced composition, and a warm, expressive color palette.

Scene: A bright red Pitts Special biplane parked three-quarter view on a snowy small-town airfield at golden hour. Snow clings to the wing struts and wheels; the propeller softly blurred as if idling. In the open back seat, an evergreen Christmas tree (twinkling fairy lights, a few ornaments) and a bundle of wrapped presents peek out, tied with twine and candy-cane ribbon. A cheerful pilot in the cockpit wears aviator goggles, a Santa Claus hat, and a wind-whipped knit scarf; rosy cheeks, a warm smile, hand raised in a friendly wave.

Foreground/middle ground: Footprints curve through sparkling snow toward the plane. A small group of bundled townsfolk—adults and children—run up excitedly, scarves fluttering, mittens and wool caps in bright, cozy colors. One child clutches a toy plane; another carries a wreath.

Background: Majestic Clydesdale horses with feathered hooves stand near a split-rail fence, their breath misting in the cold. They wear festive harness bells and evergreen garlands, with a small sleigh or cart nearby. A rustic hangar/barn trimmed with garlands and a big red wreath sits behind them; distant rooftops and a church spire fade into a soft, snowy horizon.

Mood and styling: Heartwarming, whimsical, and cute. Painterly ink-and-wash linework with visible brush texture. Warm cranberry reds, evergreen greens, candlelight golds, and creamy whites contrasted with cool sky blues and lavender shadows. Subtle paper grain, gentle vignette, softly falling snowflakes catching the light.

Typography:

- Title at top: “Merry Christmas” in hand-lettered vintage script, slightly arched, warm cream letters with a thin red outline and tiny snowcaps; integrated but not overpowering.

- Small caption (optional, bottom right on a light ribbon scroll): “Sleigh the skies!” in playful handwritten script, small and unobtrusive.

Composition notes: Full-bleed portrait orientation. Plane centered slightly left, crowd approaching from right to balance. Leading footprints guide the eye; long, cozy evening shadows. Keep it illustration-first, charming and nostalgic—no modern logos, no photographic realism.

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