**Card Front Design**

**Background**: The scene is set in the African savanna during a vibrant sunset that transitions through the colors of the South African flag: a rich red at the top, blending into a vivid green stripe, and finally a deep blue that mirrors the flag’s design. The sun hangs low, casting elongated shadows across the savanna and creating a serene and expansive backdrop.

**Central Element**: In the center of the scene, a symbolic bee hovers gently, occupying the foreground with its delicate presence. Its wings are crafted to resemble translucent honeycomb patterns, capturing the light and reflecting soft hues of amber and gold, adding a warm glow. The bee is drawn with meticulous detail, capturing the softness of its furry body and the intricacy of its wings.

**Foreground**: Below the bee, a miniature Deutsche Bahn train chugs along thin, winding rails, heading toward the horizon. The train is depicted in a slightly whimsical style, with exaggerated details such as oversized wheels and small, puffy steam clouds that echo the savanna's gentle curves. The train’s colors are subdued, utilizing muted grays and silvers, allowing it to subtly blend with the earth-toned palette.

**Beside the Train**: A wooden beehive stands on the left side of the foreground, crafted with rustic charm. Its weathered wood is depicted in soft browns and is surrounded by a scattering of wildflowers. These wildflowers are delicate splashes of color, in soft purples, yellows, and whites, giving a sense of life and renewal.

**Text Element**: Above the scene, subtly inscribed within a wisp of the train’s steam, the name "Thomas" appears. The letters are styled in a gentle, cursive script, almost as if they are being drawn by the breeze. The lettering is soft and integrates seamlessly with the steam, ensuring it’s both present and understated.

**Overall Color Scheme**: The entire card maintains a palette of soft, muted earth tones, with highlights of watercolor pastels and translucent washes that capture the serenity and expanse of the savanna at dusk. The use of light and shadow is inspired by Maxfield Parrish’s soft, glowing landscapes, and the illustrative detail borrows from the storytelling finesse of Quentin Blake and Edward Gorey, balancing whimsy with careful observation.

Generated with these themes: Minimalist watercolor illustration for a funeral card. Background: African savanna with sunset in South African flag colors. Central: a symbolic bee with translucent honeycomb wings. Foreground: a small Deutsche Bahn train on rails heading toward the horizon, next to a wooden beehive with wildflowers. Soft, muted earth tones..

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