10 Dramatic WordPress Themes

Sometimes you want to be austere and professional.  And sometimes…well…you want to make a real statement.  If your business is based on a product or service that is edgy, outrageous, or even a little bit crazy, then your basic, everyday template is not going to do.  Here are ten dramatic WordPress themes that will blaze themselves upon the memories of everyone who visits your site.

1. Decayed

Whether you’re a pirate, own a skate shop, or are a t-shirt designer; this black-and-white-skull-and-crossbones theme will leave no doubt in your readers’ minds that you’re not to be trifled with.

2. Red Garden

Who says flowers have to be sweet?  This crimson theme features dramatic white floral pattern and a black background for a feminine but powerful look.

3. Colorful Life

The charcoal gray background is broken up with shockingly bright jigsaw puzzle pieces and one of the coolest navigation tools I’ve ever seen.

4. PC Blog 1.0

The vivid turquoise background with circuit board pattern is offset by the true black post background, giving it an ultra-futuristic feel.

5. Love Is In The Air 1.0

The drab, almost grungy background is broken by the blindingly brilliant red heart design; this is a template that will make anything you write on your blog seem poignant and deep.

6. Cyberducks in Space 1.0

It doesn’t get more dramatic than yellow and black.  Well, except when you add hot pink caricatures of birds and a crazy little landscape header.

7. Little Planet 1.0

The artistic header of this theme does not look like it was designed on a computer.  It looks like a genuine painting on your screen.  The color combination is whimsical…almost to the point of melancholy.

8. Art Theme

This theme uses bright colors and a paint splatter pattern that is strangely addictive to look at.

9. Abstract Paint

This theme uses bright colors and a paint splatter pattern that is strangely addictive to look at.

10. Green Splash

Slightly creepy, but still very cool—this theme uses rich colors and a fractal inspired header for a highly dramatic, but still somewhat organic effect.

Just because it’s green doesn’t mean it can’t be edgy.  This site uses graffiti-style header font, a bright green background, and deep espresso-colored splotches for a memorable design unlike any other green template I’ve seen.

If there’s anything I love it’s looking at new WordPress templates.  Do you a have a favorite dramatic WordPress theme that you would like to share?  Leave a comment and show it off!

Fifteen Artistic WordPress Themes

If your business is art, design, writing or any other creative endeavor, you want a blog that reflects your style and gives visitors to your site a whole different experience than they would have at a tech blog or a mommy blog.  That’s why I’ve picked out fifteen gorgeous (and free!) artistic Wordpress blogs templates that you can use to represent your independent or freelance business.

1. Mosaic:  http://www.freewpthemes.net/preview/mosaic

Lots of texture and muted colors give this blog template a unique look without overwhelming the eyes.  Freelance technical or architectural drawing would be at home on this site.

2. Imagination: http://wordpressthemesbase.com/view/?theme=Books%20and%20Imagination

Perfect for a novelist or writer, this blog is whimsical but can still be used for both men and women.  Features adorable mini-notepads for recent blog posts and recent comments.

3. Cool Star:  http://wordpressthemesbase.com/view/?theme=Cool%20Star

Asian influenced design that combines   modern design and strategically placed vibrant red alongside a neutral organic motif.  This might be a nice choice for interior designers.

4. Creativity Within:  http://wordpressthemesbase.com/view/?theme=08%20Rainbow%20Feather%20(v3)%20-%20English%20Version

Beautiful use of contrasting yellow and blue color and a gorgeous rainbow quill makes this theme a great choice for creative writers.

5. Lalaland: http://topwpthemes.com/lalaland/

Bright, funky, with an ultramodern tree design in the header, this theme can work for a multitude of businesses including graphic design.

6. Rainbow Garden Theme: http://topwpthemes.com/rainbow-garden-theme/

A stunningly gorgeous theme that combines elements of fantasy and nature with vivid color.

7. Trendy Theme:  http://topwpthemes.com/trendy-theme/

Features olive and khaki colored background with a provocative Rorscharch inspired header.

8. HuaHua:  http://test.nattywp.com/?preview_theme=HuaHua

Indie artists or crafters will love this charming 1970’s inspired theme.  Think:  Partridge Family meets Hobby Lobby.

9. Triplo: http://test.nattywp.com/?preview_theme=triplo

Perfect for a freelance artist, this simple, professional blog features a set of rainbow drawing pencils in the banner.

10. Whiteplus:  http://test.nattywp.com/?preview_theme=whiteplus

A simple blog design with a fabulous artistic multicolored banner.

11. Deep Green: http://amazingwordpressthemes.com/wordpress-themes/deep-green-10/

A deep, moody design that calls to mind dreaminess and the psyche.

12. Swan Melody 1.0:  http://amazingwordpressthemes.com/wordpress-themes/swan-melody-10/

Watercolor swan design on unfinished paper-colored background.   Very unique design.

13. Scruffy 1.1:  http://wordpressthemesforfree.com/detail/25.html

Show your blog to be what it really is:  A work in progress.  This ‘unfinished’ looking theme looks like a well-loved first draft.

14. Butterfly Trip:  http://wordpressthemesforfree.com/detail/495.html

Finally!  A butterfly motif that isn’t all girlie!  This theme is creative, strong and features ‘graph paper’ background and neutral colors.

15. Art: http://wordpressthemesforfree.com/detail/541.html

Appropriately titled, this blog theme is a work of art.  Features urban-style black and white design with vivid red and yellow accents.