Sisters. An update becomes a new project

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Years ago, I did a purple skin called Tirill dedicated to my daughter with the same name. I have always felt like I should update the skin for Vista and Windows 7. The thing is, whenever I have attempted an update on any skin, it always turns into a totally different skn!

Looking back at the Tirill series, I felt that the color wasn't bold enough, the graphics not good enough and just not a proper tribute to Tirill.

My wife and I have also had another daughter since, so this is a perfect time to do a substyle for her.

The skin name is Sisters. 2 styles: Tirill and Vilde.

First, a reminder

Tirill WB 2007:

Looking at it now, the purple seems almost gray to me. As if it has faded over the years. I have decided to go with a bolder purple color this time.

 

Tirill 2010:

Really, the only thing that is the same is the shape of the Start Menu.

 

For the Vilde substyle, I have chosen a raspberry color (ok.....call it pink if you want)

 

I realize that these skins won't appeal to everybody (maybe even very few), but I'm sure my kids and maybe yours too will enjoy them :D

 

When completed these will be uploaded here as free skins.

 

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Reply #1 from WinCustomize Forums Top

By the way: Anyone that knows me could tell you that I tend to make drastic changes during the skinning process, so this is how the skins look as of now. The final product may look different O:)

Reply #2 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I like these a lot 5*   And I'm sure many other people will like them just as much as i do. Can't wait to see the final product :sun:

Sins of a Solar Empire II
Reply #3 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I think you doing this for your daughters says a lot, Tim...about you as an artist, and about you as a person. They're all good things. The only drawback? The skins, no matter how masterfully done will never be as beautiful as those little heart breakers.

:thumbsup:   To a great skinner and an even greater dad and person.   k6 5*

Reply #4 from WinCustomize Forums Top

what a lovely motivation...the raspberry/daisy one is very cute...  :karma:

Reply #6 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Your motivation is truly wonderful.  The skins look great.  And as soon as they are available and we start downloading them and using them, you will have the knowledge that we all share a little essence of your family on our desktops.

Well done.

Reply #7 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Tim, the skins are beautiful....just like your daughters :sun:  

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Reply #8 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Sir...youre a true artist.

Reply #9 from WinCustomize Forums Top

They look a lot better to me.

Reply #10 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Thanks so much for your support, guys!

 

I just need to wrap up another project and I'll be free to concentrate on this 100%

Reply #12 from WinCustomize Forums Top

I think Tim is in touch with his feminine side?    Looking great Tim!  5*

Reply #13 from WinCustomize Forums Top

wish my lady would have dedicated me a wb skin :D :P

great job sir ... fantastic skin :congrat:

Reply #14 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Nice.

Reply #15 from WinCustomize Forums Top

All finished. Just testing and the screeny left, then I upload \o/

Reply #16 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Somehow I missed this when it was first posted. This is a truely noble endeavor. What better beneficiaries of your art than your own children! 5*

Reply #17 from WinCustomize Forums Top

nicely done

Reply #18 from WinCustomize Forums Top

Quoting 2of3, reply 15
All finished. Just testing and the screeny left, then I upload
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Look forward to getting it! You da man!!  5*

Reply #20 from WinCustomize Forums Top

:beer:  to a really good dad!

Reply #21 from WinCustomize Forums Top

On first glance, they look simple; on closer examination you can see a lot of detail. Thanks Tim.

Reply #22 from WinCustomize Forums Top

well done Ol boy :)