Funeral
The design of this sympathy card evokes the calm of a hidden Barnsbury courtyard, just off Liverpool Road, where nature softens the lines of the city. Fine, tall stems of meadow-like, umbelliferous flowers rise up the card, their heads opening into delicate, lace-patterned clusters. These blossoms are painted with translucent washes of violet, heather, and muted blue, so that each petal and floret appears almost weightless, dissolving slightly into the air around it. Behind them, pale silhouettes of additional stems and foliage blend into a background of cool purples and silvery greens, gently layered like distant trees seen through light mist. The impression is neither crowded nor showy; instead, there is a quiet spaciousness, a feeling of air moving freely between the stems. Scattered above the blooms, a small number of butterflies glide with wings that seem half made of light, outlined just enough to be seen yet soft enough to feel fleeting. Their subtle presence suggests the persistence of love and the small, unexpected comforts that arrive amid grief. The overall lighting is mellow and diffuse, as though clouds were filtering the sun over nearby Barnard Park, casting a soothing, even glow across everything. There are no hard lines or bold contrasts, only gently blending tones that invite reflection. As someone used to arranging sympathy flowers for local families, I see in this illustration the same care we give to a quiet tribute: careful balance, gentle colour harmony, and a focus on conveying compassion. The card becomes not just a message, but a calm, visual space in which to remember and to feel supported.
CARD IN SYMPATHY
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