Funeral
The front of this sympathy card opens onto a serene, nature-inspired illustration that feels as gentle as the soft winds that move over the playing fields of New Addington at dusk. Tall, umbelliferous blooms stand in fine, wavering lines, their stems rising from a hazy base of pale violet and muted green. The flower heads are rendered like lace, tiny clusters of petals and buds forming rounded silhouettes that appear almost weightless against the softly brushed background. Colours shift subtly from lavender to blue-grey to silvery sage, creating a cool, soothing palette designed to quiet the mind rather than draw attention to itself. Toward the upper half of the scene, delicate butterflies drift among the blossoms, wings suggested with only the faintest outlines and translucent washes of lilac. They seem to pause in mid-air, symbolic of a gentle presence that lingers beyond sight. The light in the painting is diffuse and misty, as though filtered through early morning fog on the paths near New Addington tram stop, softening every edge and sharp detail. Nothing feels harsh or abrupt; instead, the composition flows in slow, calming movements, like a whispered condolence. A simple, heartfelt message sits above or beside the blooms, carefully spaced so it melds with the artwork rather than intruding upon it. From a florist's perspective, the design captures the quiet language of sympathy arrangements-a respectful embrace of colour and form that acknowledges grief while offering comfort. It is a card that seems crafted for moments when words feel too small, yet the need to show care is deeply felt.
CARD IN SYMPATHY
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