We always try our best to challenge your artistic abilities and produce some interesting, beautiful and creative artwork. And as designers we usually turn to different sources of inspiration. As a matter of fact, we’ve discovered the best one—desktop wallpapers that are a little more distinctive than the usual crowd. This creativity mission has been going on for six years now, and we are very thankful to all designers who have contributed and are still diligently contributing each month.
This post features free desktop wallpapers created by artists across the globe for April 2014. Both versions with a calendar and without a calendar can be downloaded for free. It’s time to freshen up your wallpaper!
Please note that:
- All images can be clicked on and lead to the preview of the wallpaper,
- You can feature your work in our magazine by taking part in our Desktop Wallpaper Calendars series. We are regularly looking for creative designers and artists to be featured on Smashing Magazine. Are you one of them?
Easter
Designed by Aleksandra Kucher from Ukraine.
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- without calendar: 320×480, 640×480, 800×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1024×1024, 1152×864, 1280×720, 1280×800, 1280×960, 1280×1024, 1400×1050, 1440×900, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1680×1200, 1920×1080, 1920×1200, 1920×1440, 2560×1440
Sweet April Showers Do Bring May Flowers
“Discover the seasonal fruits and vegetables in April: artichoke and beans walking in the rain!” — Designed by Vitaminas Design from Spain.
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Good Day
“Some pretty flowers and spring time always make for a good day.” — Designed by Amalia Van Bloom from the United States.
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Have A Smashing Easter!
“Easter is the only time of the year when it’s perfectly safe to put all your eggs in one basket… even the craziest ones” — Designed by Marielle Perikly Kokosidou from Greece.
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- without calendar: 640×480, 800×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1152×864, 1280×720, 1280×800, 1280×960, 1280×1024, 1440×1050, 1440×900, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1680×1200, 1920×1080, 1920×1200, 1920×1440, 2560×1440
Happy Easter
“Easter Bunny is kind of confused. He was very surprised when silly chicks popped out of these colorful eggs! Happy Easter from Lights.com team.” — Designed by Lights.com team from Brooklyn, NY.
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- without calendar: 1024×768, 1280×1024, 1440×900, 1920×1080, 640×960, 2048×2048, 2560×1600, 2880×1800
Relax!
“…and enjoy your Easter holidays with some good chocolate.” — Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Brazil.
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- without calendar: 320×480, 1024×768, 1024×1024, 1280×800, 1280×960, 1280×1024, 1400×1050, 1440×900, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1680×1200, 1920×1080, 1920×1200, 1920×1440, 2560×1440, 640×960, 1366×768, 1600×1050, 2880×1800
April Cosmos
“I was inspired by a non-fiction book The Living Cosmos written by University of Arizona professor of astronomy Chris Impey. It’s a research of scientists trying to address the questions we ask about nature. Is there life in the universe beyond the Earth?” — Designed by Paul Ranosa from the Philippines.
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April Fool’s Day
“April Fool’s Day is harmless fun and a great way to get a new month kick started. The spring colors welcome the new season, while the pranks steal the stage. Our favorite is the Whoopie Cushion. It gets a laugh every time.” — Designed by Clarity Creative Group from Orlando, FL.
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- without calendar: 320×480, 640×480, 800×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1024×1024, 1152×864, 1280×720, 1280×800, 1280×960, 1280×1024, 1400×1050, 1440×900, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1680×1200, 1920×1080, 1920×1200, 1920×1440, 2560×1440
The Pablo Neruda’ s Spring
“I love this phrase that is referred to when we have a dream, nothing can stop us.” — Designed by Verónica Valenzuela from Spain.
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- without calendar: 800×480, 1024×768, 1152×864, 1280×800, 1280×960, 1440×900, 1680×1200, 1920×1080, 2560×1440
Dark Pastel
“A combination of gloomy spring showers and Easter.” — Designed by Matt Noa from the United States.
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Earth Day!
Designed by Brandi Redd from the United States.
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Flying On A Rainy day!
“April is the month of spring or autumn depending where you live on the globe! It’s also the second rainiest month of the year. I was inspired by one simple motif to illustrate rain, birds and flowers. So either you witness rainy days or colorful ones … Enjoy April!” — Designed by Rana Kadry from Egypt.
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- without calendar: 320×480, 640×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1280×720, 1280×960, 1280×1024, 1400×1050, 1680×1200, 1920×1440, 2560×1440, 1366×768, 640×960
April Showers
“April showers bring May flowers.” — Designed by Travis Bellinghausen from the United States.
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Cleanse
Designed by Dylan Baumann from the United States.
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Ipoh Hor Fun
“Missing my hometown’s delicious “Kai See Hor Fun” (in Cantonese), that literally translates to “Shredded Chicken Flat Rice Noodles”. It is served in a clear chicken and prawn soup with chicken shreds, prawns, spring onions and noodles.” — Designed by Lew Su Ann from Brunei.
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- without calendar: 640×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1152×864, 1280×720, 1280×800, 1280×960, 1400×1050, 1440×900, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1920×1080, 1920×1200, 1920×1440, 1366×768
Two Mountains
“This wallpaper was created to remind you to climb your mountain of challenges each day.” — Designed by Randal Baker Jr. from Evansville, Indiana.
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- without calendar: 640×480, 800×480, 800×600, 1152×864, 1280×720, 1280×800, 1280×960, 1400×1050, 1440×900, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1680×1200, 1920×1080, 1920×1200
April X Tribeca Film Festival
“With April comes spring, flowers and a fresh breathe of warmth and creativity. April also brings one of the most creative and innovative events of the year, the Tribeca Film Festival.” — Designed by Zack Aronson from New York, US.
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Moon Mozzarella
“Well, I was walking down the street one evening and the moon was shining brightly. I wondered what sort of cheese the moon could be made of and the first thing that came to mind was mozzarella! I also enjoy eating mozzarella.” — Designed by Christie Hill from South Africa.
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- without calendar: 320×480, 640×480, 800×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1024×1024, 1152×864, 1280×720, 1280×960, 1280×1024, 1440×1050, 1440×900, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1680×1200, 1920×1080, 1920×1200, 2560×1440
Red April
“My plant that keeps me company everyday on by desk in the studio and from time to time gives me inspiration.” — Designed by Alexandru Nastase from Romania.
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A Little Drop Of Rain
“April is a month associated with rainy days. I enjoy photographing how the weather can change the perspective of everyday things. On this rainy day, I captured the rain drops as they clung to my blue and pink polka dot umbrella.” — Designed by Claire Scoufis from Tampa, FL.
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The Collection Of Birds
“The collection of birds are my travels. At each destination I buy a wood, bronze, stone bird, anything the local bazaars sell. I have all gathered at a modest vitrine in my house. I have so much loved my collection, that, after taking pictures of them I then designed each one, then created a wallpaper and overdressed a wall of my living room. Now my thought is making them as a desktop wallpaper and give them to you as a gift” — Designed by Natasha Kamou from Greece.
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- without calendar: 320×480, 640×480, 800×480, 800×600, 1024×768, 1024×1024, 1152×864, 1280×720, 1280×800, 1280×960, 1280×1024, 1400×1050, 1440×900, 1600×1200, 1680×1050, 1680×1200, 1920×1080, 1920×1200, 1920×1440, 2560×1440, 2560×1600, 2880×1800
Not To Be A Patient In Love
“Have patience in love, not to be a patient.” — Designed by Zanetine Web Design from India.
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- without calendar: 320×480, 800×800, 1024×768, 1152×864, 1200×1200, 1366×768, 1440×900, 1680×1050, 1680×1200, 1920×1080, 1920×1200, 2560×1440, 2880×1080
Join In Next Month!
Please note that we respect and carefully consider the ideas and motivation behind each and every artist’s work. This is why we give all artists the full freedom to explore their creativity and express emotions and experience throughout their works. This is also why the themes of the wallpapers weren’t anyhow influenced by us, but rather designed from scratch by the artists themselves.
A big thank you to all designers for their participation. Join in next month!
What’s Your Favorite?
What’s your favorite theme or wallpaper for this month? Please let us know in the comment section below.