In the foreground of the surreal birthday illustration, there's an oversized teapot nestled on a table with legs shaped like winding tree roots, evoking a hint of Beatrix Potter's enchanted woods. Inside the teapot, a miniature scene unfolds: a lively tea party attended by tiny woodland creatures dressed in Victorian attire, reminiscent of Arthur Rackham's charming illustrations. Above the table, an enormous, floating balloon shaped like a pocket watch marks the passage of time, its hands pointing to the number "40," subtly nodding to Mike's milestone birthday. To the left, a tall, whimsical birthday cake towers high, each tier depicting different decades of Mike's life in a style inspired by Quentin Blake's playful illustrations. On top, a figurine of a jubilant Mike waves a flag that reads "Happy 40th, Mike!" intricately designed to resemble the playful lettering of Edward Gorey. The background features a fantastical landscape with rolling hills, where enormous letters spelling out "MIKE" are cleverly formed by clouds, their curvatures echoing the elegant lines of Aubrey Beardsley's artwork. Perched on each letter, tiny figures resembling Maurice Sendak's wild things engage in celebratory dances. Overhead, a sky transitioning from sunrise to sunset bathes the scene in the dreamlike, glowing hues inspired by Maxfield Parrish, while mythical creatures from Gustave Doré's engravings soar across this ethereal expanse, giving the scene a touch of surreal magic.

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