Funeral
Opening this sympathy card feels like stepping out into a misty morning near West Brompton's quiet residential squares. On the inner panel, slender wildflower stems ascend from the base of the card, their umbelliferous blooms rendered in delicate tracery, as if drawn with a fine ink pen then softened by washes of watercolour. Violets, powdery blues, and muted greens blend into one another, creating a gentle haze reminiscent of distant gardens along Old Brompton Road after a light drizzle. The floral silhouettes are airy and open, never crowded, leaving pockets of space that give the artwork a breathing, contemplative quality. At varying heights among the flowers, pale butterflies drift with barely defined wings, their transparency suggesting both fragility and quiet endurance. Some appear mid-flight; others seem to rest lightly on slender stems, as though pausing in still air. The background is a soft gradient of bluish-lavender and silvery grey, like evening light dropping slowly over West Brompton's rooftops, imbuing the scene with calm. Subtle textures in the wash hint at the brushstrokes, reminding you that this is a hand-crafted tribute rather than something harsh or mechanical. Above the floral field, a simple line of condolence is printed in a flowing, elegant script, unobtrusive yet deeply sincere. As a florist creating arrangements for funerals and wakes across West Brompton, I recognise how this card mirrors the same values we place in our flowers: understated grace, gentle colour, and a genuine wish to offer comfort without overwhelming those who are grieving.
CARD IN SYMPATHY
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