Cozy Winter Folk-Art Cottage Illustration

A charming vertical winter storybook illustration in a cozy hand-painted, whimsical folk-art style. In the midground, [a cluster of colorful, narrow European-style cottages] covered in thick, fluffy snow, with steep triangular roofs, glowing warm windows, tiny balconies, chimneys, and delicate decorative details, surrounded by bare branches, [red and golden berries], and evergreen foliage. In the foreground, [a rustic wooden sled] holding [a warm steaming mug] and [a red planter filled with lush evergreen branches and winter greenery]. Gentle falling snow throughout the scene. Centered, balanced vertical composition layered with foreground, midground, and background. Visible watercolor and gouache brushwork, textured matte finish, imperfect hand-drawn outlines, and charming simplified shapes against a soft warm cream background. Limited palette of [deep red, forest green, mustard yellow, crisp white, and muted earth tones].