In case you don’t visit my blog project on WordPress regularly… I will be releasing two new themes soon: Isla theme and Kurtina theme.
The reason for the hold up is because I haven’t submitted those two themes to the Theme Browser and WordPress Theme Park yet. I honestly don’t want SheeroMedia’s server to handle all download requests. At least when people get to download it on those sites first, I’ll only have to provide an alternate download locations. But primarily the downloads will be made there on those sites.
Just to give you a brief on those themes…
Isla is one of the first fluid layouts I’ve ever made since the ’90s. I don’t know, I guess I just never really liked them… I am quite particular when it comes to paragraph width, considering that I’m also a print graphic designer. Fluid layouts usually make text span across the screen with a ridiculously wide width that I find the text hard to read. Well, that’s my opinion at least. I know some people like them, that’s why I made the Isla theme that way. π Maybe when I have time I’ll release a fixed width alternative for those people too lazy to modify it themselves π
If you’ve seen my photoblog you’ll know where Kurtina comes from π Let’s just say Pixeliera version 2 is in the works that’s why I released the theme to the public. I just thought that it would be a waste to just junkΓ’β¬βit there might be some people who’d like to use it for their WordPress blogs.
Anyway, just check out The Filipino Web Designer to see the themes in action. To switch themes, just use your eyes and brains hehe. There’s a section on the sidebar that says, “Switch Theme.”
I don’t know where you get the inspirations in designing these awesome wordpress themes. It/He/She must be something powerful enough π What a great work of art. All I can say, I salute you!
Observations:
1. you’re playing a bit of color opacity in your designs- usually in low tone. this puts your color in borderline (was it blue? but what type of blue? aquamarine or just a streak of passing blue light). The beauty in ambiguity.
2. Feminine touch. See the bamboo, the creeping night-colored vine, aquamarine tendrils, basket of flower near the karatila, etc. Softness in design that’s captivating to the eye.
3. Usually the page corners are in straight lines and angular than circular or bending. Simplicity in the design- that is straight-forward reflecting the designer’s technical concern without compromising its artistic value. The designs reflect sensitivity, filled with touch and warm.
I hope you’ll get the judges’ nod from the WP theme contest. More power!
I think they’re both gorgeous!
Specially your “Isla” one!
I’d love to use that one!
Definitely one of my favorites already! *hehe*
Beautiful job!
When I saw Kurtina I smiled with delight! I love the color combinations and the balance of straight-edged vs. curvilinear. I am using the theme on my site right now. (I’ve modified it a bit to suite my needs.) Fantastic work… you are a very talented woman!
Thanks guys π I was feeling a bit nervous releasing them to the public, to tell you the truth. Glad you like them!
Excellent themes, indeed!
Hi Gail. I’m a 14-year old filipino blogger. I would like to congratulate you about your themes / templates. I like most of them. More power to you.
Hi Gail,
How much would you quote me to make the Kurtina theme in along the color scheme of green?
Thanks.