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Holiday Wallpaper from WordPress.com

Last year we started a little tradition, commissioning an illustration to give away as desktop wallpaper during the holidays. This year, Spanish artist Gary Fernández has created a wintry forest scene filled with curious characters who have great taste in blogging platforms.

Friends in the southern hemisphere, we love you too, but if you haven’t already noticed, we really have a thing for snow. We hope you enjoy — and happy holidays from all of us at Automattic!

A tip: Choose an image larger than your screen size, and set the position to “center” or “fill screen” (not “stretch”). For smartphones and tablets, we recommend only using the background image on your lock screen, so it doesn’t interfere with your icons.

Need help changing your wallpaper? Here’s instructions for Ubuntu, Mac OS X, and Windows.

If you were a fan of last year’s illustration, you can find it in this post.

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by Matt Thomas

Posted: Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 at 2:00 pm. Filed in Automattic, WordPress.com.
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  1. raditherapy
    Dec 21st at 2:06 pm

    beautiful!! thanks!!

  2. lusysunsetgirl
    Dec 21st at 2:18 pm

    Very nice! Thank you!

  3. X-Evolutionist
    Dec 21st at 2:29 pm

    I really appreciate that WordPress continually gives us new features and fun stuff. Thanks bunches! X

  4. Jenn
    Dec 21st at 2:42 pm

    Thanks for sharing!

  5. Anne Lessing
    Dec 21st at 2:55 pm

    I love the illustration! Thanks so much, WordPress!

  6. ganeshmuthiah
    Dec 21st at 2:56 pm

    This is Excellent wallpaper !!
    4 of my blogger friends has save this instantly.

    Thanks for another beautiful present:-)

    Cheers,

  7. markjepson
    Dec 21st at 3:03 pm

    Lovely. Thanks a lot.

  8. DG MARYOGA
    Dec 21st at 3:07 pm

    Thank you so much hard working staff of the WordPress platform. It’s really COOL!!! You spoil us with so many apps.
    Looking forward to applying it .
    Best Wishes from Greece

  9. melaroza
    Dec 21st at 3:19 pm

    Thank you! Merry Christmas!

  10. @|3|-|i
    Dec 21st at 3:20 pm

    awesome !! very nice thanks ! :)

  11. Tomasz
    Dec 21st at 3:23 pm

    Merry Christmas every1 :) Great wall.

  12. Mikalee Byerman
    Dec 21st at 3:29 pm

    Wow…it’s like Christmas, pre-Christmas!

    Thank you…
    :)

  13. VAJRA, South America
    Dec 21st at 3:33 pm

    Thank you for this beautiful and inspiring Christmas art…
    For you, WordPress Team, Merry Christmas!

  14. gaylealstrom
    Dec 21st at 3:33 pm

    Very Interesting and imaginative. Merry Christmas.

  15. Pearlie
    Dec 21st at 4:16 pm

    Very nice! Thank you :)
    And Merry Christmas

  16. StarSpry
    Dec 21st at 4:17 pm

    Wow! That’s really cool. I love the trees :) Thank you!

  17. pltprincess
    Dec 21st at 4:52 pm

    Gorgeous! Thanks for continuing the tradition.

  18. Style Souk
    Dec 21st at 4:54 pm

    This wallpaper is incredibly beautiful… and now takes pride of place on my Macbook.

    Thank you, WordPress, and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all! :0)

  19. Intelligent Challenge
    Dec 21st at 5:11 pm

    That’s super cool. Thanks and have a great Christmas.

  20. Gwendolyn Alley aka Art Predator
    Dec 21st at 5:23 pm

    gorgeous!

    honestly, I’m sticking with a cute picture of my adorable son for my wall paper but I will be featuring the image in a holiday blog post soon!

  21. adventurewriter
    Dec 21st at 5:47 pm

    That’s amazing, I’ve never seen anything quite like it!
    A refreshing abstract touch as well, my compliments to the artist.

  22. GretchensPianos
    Dec 21st at 6:56 pm

    Wow, thank you! It’s gorgeous!!!
    WP ROCKS! : )

  23. 1MereMortal
    Dec 21st at 7:20 pm

    Cool looking wallpaper…thank you.

  24. Lloyd Budd
    Dec 21st at 7:35 pm

    The grey background on the desktop image was a little somber for me. I’ve been sporting this image with a violet background for a few weeks and the violet really brings out the colors and details.

    I’d love to hear how you made this beautify art your own either in a small way (like me) or by creating something new.

  25. Susanne
    Dec 21st at 7:47 pm

    nice piece of art.

  26. Weekend Reader
    Dec 21st at 7:55 pm

    Absolutely beautiful!! Thanks for sharing it with us!

  27. Kathy
    Dec 21st at 8:16 pm

    Beautiful. Thank you.

  28. tectonarchitects
    Dec 21st at 8:37 pm

    I love beautiful, thoughtful presents. Thanks.

  29. shamballa9944
    Dec 21st at 10:45 pm

    What a treat!! Thanks :)

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  31. griffithinternational
    Dec 21st at 11:54 pm

    Thanks from OZ. Great artwork for the wallpaper. Though it is hot and a bit wet here this Christmas, we kind of like the snow themes too. Cheers to WordPress and bloggers all over the world from the land down under. James Aspin – RMO @ Griffith International

  32. Marlendy
    Dec 22nd at 12:12 am

    Wow! This is a terrific piece of art work. Thanks for sharing it with us. You people are always thinking of ways to make our blogging easier, and nicer. Merry Christmas to all.

  33. Belinda
    Dec 22nd at 12:21 am

    pretty pretty! thanks for the thoughtful gift. happy holidayz

  34. BrittanyAmelia
    Dec 22nd at 12:52 am

    Loverly! I like it! :P

  35. bufferwest
    Dec 22nd at 3:09 am

    Well, this is simply awesome. Surprised! Yes I am a very Senior Citizen….

  36. Jeremy W.
    Dec 22nd at 3:32 am

    Merry Christmas!! Thank you for the gift!! =)

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  38. Michael
    Dec 22nd at 8:35 am

    Interesting piece of art! Thanks a lot!
    Merry Christmas everyone.

  39. cardsmall
    Dec 22nd at 8:35 am

    Thanks it is very nice

  40. aRuL
    Dec 22nd at 8:55 am

    beautiful wallpaper :) happy for you all :)

  41. DEMANTHE
    Dec 22nd at 9:14 am

    Very beautiful… thank you.. :)

  42. artanthos
    Dec 22nd at 10:03 am

    A little sick and scary.

  43. hajraisthebest
    Dec 22nd at 10:29 am

    NICE :D

  44. mutoroe
    Dec 22nd at 11:01 am

    thank you they are very nice

  45. AKHMAD SUDRAJAT
    Dec 22nd at 11:34 am

    End year gift for us =D
    Thank you

  46. jody sparks
    Dec 22nd at 12:21 pm

    Love it. Nice work. Love the silver.

  47. agentanita
    Dec 22nd at 2:47 pm

    love the illistration. It is beautiful and tranquil. I will be using it.

  48. Connie T
    Dec 22nd at 5:43 pm

    I really like the details in the picture. Very nice. The silver, black trees are really neat looking. I like the little guy standing on the animal’s nose too.

  49. Sunflowerdiva
    Dec 22nd at 6:56 pm

    Wow, this is a lovely picture! Thank you for it, WordPress!

  50. CriberPhoto
    Dec 22nd at 9:47 pm

    Merry xmas!! Great work, thanks.

  51. 2010sdafrika
    Dec 22nd at 10:46 pm

    great one, thanks from Germany!

  52. The Glee Manifesto
    Dec 22nd at 11:12 pm

    Just lovely!

  53. Martin J. Ball
    Dec 23rd at 5:22 am

    Not my cup of tea – but thanks anyway

  54. pandapeace
    Dec 23rd at 10:20 am

    i love the trees

  55. aheikkinen
    Dec 23rd at 10:32 am

    Very lovely wall paper, Thank you from Finland.
    Merry Christmas !

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  57. Becky
    Dec 23rd at 3:19 pm

    Thank you for the snow! I LOVE IT! It is the closest thing I get to have a White Christmas! (I am in Mexico)

  58. jaimeestagner
    Dec 23rd at 3:45 pm

    gorgeous, I love it!!!

  59. markroth
    Dec 23rd at 3:49 pm

    Though that piece of art doesn’t particularly strike me, that’s OK. I still wish you a blessed Christmas time. Thank you very much for WordPress!!

  60. Bob
    Dec 23rd at 7:31 pm

    Memes, themes, and great color schemes help my tomes tickle funny bones!

  61. Poetry Angel
    Dec 23rd at 10:11 pm

    Very Imaginative! :D

  62. Silver RavenWolf
    Dec 24th at 3:56 am

    Absolutely beautiful! Thank you very much!

  63. karanspeaks
    Dec 24th at 12:16 pm

    The theme is great :D

    Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone. :D

  64. Matt
    Dec 24th at 9:06 pm

    Wow…..OK….Somebody’s been smoking the ivy…or is it mistletoe…or are we just trying to be weirder than Tim Burton at Christmas time? With that said very interesting and well crafted piece of art.

  65. فــؤاد الــزبـيــري
    Dec 25th at 6:11 am

    Thank you
    And Merry Christmas

  66. torcida23
    Dec 25th at 2:52 pm

    Very nice!
    Merry Christmas!

  67. Paul
    Dec 26th at 12:19 am

    A beautiful wallpaper, the falling snow in the background is creative.

  68. foodtable
    Dec 26th at 2:13 am

    oh beautiful…can you keep the rabbit one for a while? It’s the year of the hare soon. :)

  69. marmaladeangel
    Dec 26th at 10:11 am

    A Bold surrealistic Beautiful Reflection of Christmas fauna and cheer All Over the Universe…Happy Holidays !

  70. katia68
    Dec 26th at 12:56 pm

    So original and artistic, grazie from Italy…Buon Natale

  71. rawqueen
    Dec 26th at 9:00 pm

    Love it!!!! Happy Hoidays! WP Rocks!

  72. Nora Weston
    Dec 26th at 9:45 pm

    It’s super imaginative! I especially like the trees. :)

    Happy New Year!

  73. T
    Dec 27th at 12:33 pm

    That is super cool :) Like it a lot !

  74. DG MARYOGA
    Dec 27th at 3:14 pm

    Ferreting out last year’s illustration ( I was not a WordPresser last year) I was amazed by the pleasing harmony of its colours and I thought to myself how wisely you anticipate the bloggers’ needs and desires according to their tastes.
    My best wishes for a prosperous New Year

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  76. mashgula
    Dec 28th at 2:22 am

    It’s a beautiful design but, have you ever thought of us, Southern Hemisphere people? We have NO snow for Christmas but sun and warm weather. It would be great if anyone thought of a “flip-flop christmas”…
    Anyway, merry x’mas everyone!

  77. Annoyed Conservative Christian
    Dec 28th at 5:34 pm

    I really enjoyed the “Christmas” wallpaper. Thanks.

  78. musiksinne
    Dec 28th at 6:05 pm

    I’m alreadey using it, thanks!

  79. Meliz Catrall
    Dec 28th at 7:16 pm

    Beautiful design! :) ♡

  80. Dr.njood
    Dec 28th at 8:18 pm

    thanks and happy new year

  81. Joolz in Oz
    Dec 28th at 10:12 pm

    Thank you! :)

  82. Voguerista
    Dec 29th at 12:42 am

    Very cool! I love it!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Everyone!

  83. atravelartist
    Dec 29th at 2:24 am

    Thank you WordPress and Gary Fernández! Lovin’ my new wallpaper. :)

  84. Spidr
    Dec 29th at 4:39 am

    Beautiful! Thank you WP!

  85. DonOfTheWorld
    Dec 29th at 12:37 pm

    Beautiful !!!

  86. Bre
    Dec 29th at 2:13 pm

    awwww this is lovely…thanks! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2011 everyone!!! :-D

  87. Myra's papers
    Dec 29th at 5:04 pm

    Thank you! Love it!

  88. life is fine2012
    Dec 29th at 7:49 pm

    very nice

  89. Voodoo Child
    Dec 29th at 8:54 pm

    :-) That will go nicely on my laptop. Cheers!

  90. parsnipfeet
    Dec 29th at 10:25 pm

    Amazing! Loving the trippy feel of it. Happy hols, all!

  91. saud222
    Dec 30th at 1:08 am

    Thanks….

  92. A P Geofrey
    Dec 30th at 10:20 am

    Great creativity. I must say it looks very exceptional what an art.

  93. Yayan A.I
    Dec 30th at 10:26 am

    wow….i like this pic so much…… thanks !!

  94. Curves79Lady
    Dec 30th at 2:45 pm

    Interesting piece of art

  95. Zack
    Dec 30th at 5:30 pm

    this is actually a pretty tight background. hehe. sweet.

  96. Austin Americana Photography
    Dec 30th at 10:23 pm

    It’s lovely!

  97. miztres
    Dec 30th at 10:42 pm

    This is a lovely images, thank for the thought now and all through the year. I really appreciate the wonderful service I receive here at WordPress.

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