If you’re looking for a unique WordPress theme for your art, crafts, scrapbooking or just plain fun, this week’s selection of free art themes for WordPress is sure to spark your creativity and give you a fresh new way of looking at your blog.
All themes are compatible with WordPress 2.8 and above and many include editable Photoshop PSD files and/or alternative versions for Google’s Blogger (BlogSpot) service. All are free for both personal and commercial use.
Simple is Best
With its vibrant pink background and splashes of color, the Simple is Best theme showcases a canvas of great potential. Recent posts and comments are stapled below the main blog section with categories, links and archives (optionally) appearing on the left. A Photoshop PSD file for the header (top) image and a Blogger option are also available for download.
Click here to download the Simple is Best theme
Pulse
Add a touch of Van Gogh to your blog with the beautiful display of sunflowers. Snippets of paper and a pen are tucked neatly inside the blog area “folder” while a cup of black coffee simmers in the lower left corner. A site search is built in as well as a threaded comments option to allow for easy discussion of your latest posts. The Photoshop PSD file and a Blogger version can be downloaded as well.
Click here to download the Pulse theme
Photo Frame
Show off your best work with the Photo Frame art WordPress Theme. A built in search function as well as the option to customize the middle photo make this 2-column layout an excellent starting point for a sophisticated art gallery blog or portfolio design. Live preview option available. Details for customizing the photo layout and display are included.
Click here to download the Photo Frame theme
Craftwork
If you’re a hands-on kind of blogger, you’ll love the creativity and detail shown in the Craftwork theme. It also makes a fantastic scrapbooking theme for WordPress! A Blogger version is available as well. Threaded comments and built-in search make the Craftwork theme a great way to add some flair to your blog.
Click here to download the Craftwork theme
Stubborn
Ripped pieces of paper for scribbling your latest ideas are the backdrop behind the grunge-inspired Stubborn theme. Unique search options and social networking make it easy to share your latest finds with your audience. This design is widget-enabled which allows you to easily customize the content – including the latest posts, comments, categories, search and more.
Click here to download the Stubborn theme
Joyous Childhood
Paper airplanes, pen doodles and scraps of paper bring back memories. This journal-style layout is perfect for showcasing your latest art, stories, poems or photos in a fun, free-spirited way. Includes built-in search and email update options as well as a Blogger version and Photoshop PSD files for custom editing.
Click here to download the Joyous Childhood theme
Bulletin Board
Tack up your latest ideas and inspirations on this blog bulletin board! Unique design includes search and widget-ready customization options. Add your notes and photos effortlessly through the WordPress dashboard. A Blogger template version is also available.
Click here to download the Bulletin Board theme
Great themes – shame I didn’t discover these before I had someone do my site! Ah well at least I have somewhere to come for future websites. Another page of yours bookmarked!
These are great Sherice! They make me want to start a new blog, just to use one of them.
I think I *am* going to start a new site just so I can use one of these. So much more fun than the ones I need to use for business. Will send you link if I really do use one! They’re so, so image heavy, though — how do supposed the loading time is? And for mobile viewing?
Actually loading time is really good considering they’re so image-laden. Not sure about mobile viewing but I’m working on coming up with some themes specifically tailored to mobile devices – so watch for that
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