Tales Of November (2023 Wallpapers Edition)

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November is just around the corner, and with it, a new collection of desktop wallpapers to celebrate the beginning of the month. Designed by creatives from all across the globe, they come in versions with and without a calendar. Let’s make this November colorful!

November tends to be rather gray in many parts of the world. So what better remedy could there be as some colorful inspiration? To bring some good vibes to your desktops and home screens, artists and designers from across the globe once again tickled their creative ideas and designed beautiful and inspiring wallpapers to welcome the new month.

The wallpapers in this collection all come in versions with and without a calendar for November 2023 and can be downloaded for free. And since so many unique designs have seen the light of day in the more than twelve years that we’ve been running this monthly wallpapers series, we also compiled a selection of November favorites from our archives at the end of the post. Maybe you’ll spot one of your almost-forgotten favorites in there, too? A big thank you to everyone who shared their designs with us this month — this post wouldn’t exist without you. Happy November!

  • You can click on every image to see a larger preview,
  • 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 through 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.
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Transition

“Inspired by the transition from autumn to winter.” — Designed by Tecxology from India.

Transition

Ghostly Gala

Designed by Bhabna Basak from India.

Ghostly Gala

Journey Through November

“Step into the embrace of November’s beauty. On this National Hiking Day, let every trail lead you to a new discovery and every horizon remind you of nature’s wonders. Lace up, venture out, and celebrate the great outdoors.” — Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.

Journey Through November

Bug

Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Sweden.

Bug

Sunset Or Sunrise

“November is autumn in all its splendor. Earthy colors, falling leaves and afternoons in the warmth of the home. But it is also adventurous and exciting and why not, different. We sit in Bali contemplating Pura Ulun Danu Bratan. We don’t know if it’s sunset or dusk, but… does that really matter?” — Designed by Veronica Valenzuela Jimenez from Spain.

Sunset Or Sunrise, What Difference Does It Make?

Harvesting A New Future

“Our team takes pride in aligning our volunteer initiatives with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’s ‘Zero Hunger’ goal. This goal reflects a global commitment to addressing food-related challenges comprehensively and sustainably, aiming to end hunger, ensure food security, improve nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. We encourage our team members to volunteer with non-profits they care about year-round. Explore local opportunities and use your skills to make a meaningful impact!” — Designed by Jenna Miller from Portland, OR.

Harvesting A New Future

Behavior Analysis

Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Sweden.

Behavior Analysis

Oldies But Goodies

Some things are just too good to be forgotten, so below you’ll find a selection of oldies but goodies from our wallpapers archives. Please note that these designs don’t come with a calendar.

Anbani

“Anbani means alphabet in Georgian. The letters that grow on that tree are the Georgian alphabet. It’s very unique!” — Designed by Vlad Gerasimov from Georgia.

Anbani

Cozy Autumn Cups And Cute Pumpkins

“Autumn coziness, which is created by fallen leaves, pumpkins, and cups of cocoa, inspired our designers for this wallpaper. — Designed by MasterBundles from Ukraine.

Cozy Autumn Cups And Cute Pumpkins

A Jelly November

“Been looking for a mysterious, gloomy, yet beautiful desktop wallpaper for this winter season? We’ve got you, as this month’s calendar marks Jellyfish Day. On November 3rd, we celebrate these unique, bewildering, and stunning marine animals. Besides adorning your screen, we’ve got you covered with some jellyfish fun facts: they aren’t really fish, they need very little oxygen, eat a broad diet, and shrink in size when food is scarce. Now that’s some tenacity to look up to.” — Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.

A Jelly November

Colorful Autumn

“Autumn can be dreary, especially in November, when rain starts pouring every day. We wanted to summon better days, so that’s how this colourful November calendar was created. Open your umbrella and let’s roll!” — Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.

Colorful Autumn

The Kind Soul

“Kindness drives humanity. Be kind. Be humble. Be humane. Be the best of yourself!” — Designed by Color Mean Creative Studio from Dubai.

The Kind Soul

Time To Give Thanks

Designed by Glynnis Owen from Australia.

Time To Give Thanks

Moonlight Bats

“I designed some Halloween characters and then this idea came to my mind — a bat family hanging around in the moonlight. A cute and scary mood is just perfect for autumn.” — Designed by Carmen Eisendle from Germany.

Moonlight Bats

Outer Space

“We were inspired by the nature around us and the universe above us, so we created an out-of-this-world calendar. Now, let us all stop for a second and contemplate on preserving our forests, let us send birds of passage off to warmer places, and let us think to ourselves — if not on Earth, could we find a home somewhere else in outer space?” — Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.

Outer Space

Winter Is Here

Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Sweden.

Winter Is Here

Go To Japan

“November is the perfect month to go to Japan. Autumn is beautiful with its brown colors. Let’s enjoy it!” — Designed by Veronica Valenzuela from Spain.

Go To Japan

International Civil Aviation Day

“On December 7, we mark International Civil Aviation Day, celebrating those who prove day by day that the sky really is the limit. As the engine of global connectivity, civil aviation is now, more than ever, a symbol of social and economic progress and a vehicle of international understanding. This monthly calendar is our sign of gratitude to those who dedicate their lives to enabling everyone to reach their dreams.” — Designed by PopArt Studio from Serbia.

International Civil Aviation Day

Tempestuous November

“By the end of autumn, ferocious Poseidon will part from tinted clouds and timid breeze. After this uneven clash, the sky once more becomes pellucid just in time for imminent luminous snow.” — Designed by Ana Masnikosa from Belgrade, Serbia.

Tempestuous November

Peanut Butter Jelly Time!

“November is the Peanut Butter Month so I decided to make a wallpaper around that. As everyone knows peanut butter goes really well with some jelly so I made two sandwiches, one with peanut butter and one with jelly. Together they make the best combination. I also think peanut butter tastes pretty good so that’s why I chose this for my wallpaper.” — Designed by Senne Mommens from Belgium.

Peanut Butter Jelly Time!

On The Edge Of Forever

“November has always reminded me of the famous Guns N’ Roses song, so I’ve decided to look at its meaning from a different perspective. The story in my picture takes place somewhere in space, where a young guy beholds a majestic meteor shower and wonders about the mysteries of the universe.” — Designed by Aliona Voitenko from Ukraine.

On The Edge of Forever

Me And The Key Three

Designed by Bart Bonte from Belgium.

Me And The Key Three

Mushroom Season

“It is autumn! It is raining and thus… it is mushroom season! It is the perfect moment to go to the forest and get the best mushrooms to do the best recipe.” — Designed by Verónica Valenzuela from Spain.

Mushroom Season!

Welcome Home Dear Winter

“The smell of winter is lingering in the air. The time to be home! Winter reminds us of good food, of the warmth, the touch of a friendly hand, and a talk beside the fire. Keep calm and let us welcome winter.” — Designed by Acodez IT Solutions from India.

Welcome Home Dear Winter

A Gentleman’s November

Designed by Cedric Bloem from Belgium.

A Gentleman's November

Sailing Sunwards

“There’s some pretty rough weather coming up these weeks. Thinking about November makes me want to keep all the warm thoughts in mind. I’d like to wish everyone a cozy winter.” — Designed by Emily Trbl. Kunstreich from Germany.

Sailing Sunwards

Hold On

“We have to acknowledge that some things are inevitable, like winter. Let’s try to hold on until we can, and then embrace the beautiful season.” — Designed by Igor Izhik from Canada.

Hold On

Hello World, Happy November

“I often read messages at Smashing Magazine from the people in the southern hemisphere ‘it’s spring, not autumn!’ so I wanted to design a wallpaper for the northern and the southern hemispheres. Here it is, northerners and southerns, hope you like it!” — Designed by Agnes Swart from the Netherlands.

Hello world, happy November!

Snoop Dog

Designed by Ricardo Gimenes from Sweden.

Snoop Dog

No Shave Movember

“The goal of Movember is to ‘change the face of men’s health.’” — Designed by Suman Sil from India.

No Shave Movember

Deer Fall, I Love You

Designed by Maria Porter from the United States.

Deer Fall, I Love You!

Autumn Choir

Designed by Hatchers from Ukraine / China.

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Late Autumn

“The late arrival of Autumn.” Designed by Maria Castello Solbes from Spain.

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