At the top of the Illustration Style image, To old and new friends

Create a sincere, hand-drawn illustration: fine linework, textured brush strokes, balanced composition, and a warm, expressive color palette. Winter dusk along a quiet canal; a classic narrowboat glides slowly through still, inky water as soft snow falls. On the deck, a diverse circle of friends—some long-time companions and a couple of new faces—share steaming mugs, drape warm white fairy lights, and exchange gentle smiles. A small evergreen tree with simple ornaments and a holly wreath on the bow glow in lantern light; a puff of smoke rises from the cabin stovepipe. The canal’s edge shows frosted reeds; brick cottages wear twinkling lights and warm window glows. A robin perches on the tiller. Composition: boat angled across the middle; friends gathered mid-deck; deep cobalt sky with faint stars in the top third; painterly reflections and drifting snow in the water filling the lower third. Palette: pine green, cranberry red, mustard gold, teal, and cozy cream against cool midnight blues and violets. Style: delicate pen outlines over watercolor/gouache textures, subtle paper grain, soft vignette edges, gentle highlights on faces and knitwear.

Typography: hand-letter the phrase at the top in warm cream ink, a tender, slightly curved script that echoes the boat’s arc; subtle shadow for readability without overpowering the image.

Add one small caption at the bottom in understated hand lettering: All aboard for warm wishes

Keep the mood heartfelt, intimate, and cozy. No additional text.

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