Akiko Stehrenberger, Illustrator, New York

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This vertical watercolor illustration by illustrator Akiko Stehrenberger features a multi-tiered cake adorned with a large number seventy-five candle topped with lit flames. Resting on the tiers are two distinct cars, including a classic red sports car parked on a middle ledge and a modern yellow electric sports car on the lower tier. The artwork uses fluid watercolor washes, with a textured blue backdrop and layered white frosting details that create dimension. The composition balances hand-drawn line work with vibrant color highlights across the vehicle surfaces.