Creature House Expression

Creature House Expression is a vector graphics editor that was developed by Creature House, which was later acquired by Microsoft. It will likely be the basis for "Sparkle", Microsoft's next-generation vector graphics software. Since June 2004, Expression 3.3 is available as a free download [1] from Microsoft (registration required). Both Windows & Mac OS X versions are available. The download version also comes with a 200-page PDF manual for new users to get to know the program.

Skeletal stroke

Expression has made use of a unique technology called skeletal stroke . Here is a simple illustration. There are a few research papers on this technology among the ACM archive, including the work of Alex S. C. Hsu and Irene H. H. Lee[2], who are the original developers of Expression. Check out the ACM library portal, enter 'skeletal stroke' in the search input box to find out more.

Inkscape Wiki also has a section on Expression with brief discsussion on skeletal stroke.

See also

• List of vector graphics editors
• Comparison of vector graphics editors

External links

• Download Microsoft Expression
• Expression reviews available online:
  • Graphics Unleashed | All 'Bout Computers | creativepro.com | Designer-info
  • Creative Mac | Applelinks | MacWorld | About.com

• Expression Graphics Web Ring list
• Expression Resources at About.com   (Downloads, Tutorials)

Online tutorials & resources

• Expression Web Site from Northlite Designs
  • offers decent and in-depth coverage of tutorials, links, gallery, and stroke downloads
• Annie Ford's E3 Studio free online classes of Expression
• MinHay.co.uk's expression resources

• From Indezine:
  • Using Microsoft Visio with Expression
  • Creating Expression PNGs for Microsoft Powerpoint

Stroke and artwork collections

• Expression artwork and strokes from Esa
• Creative Mac: Expression Brushes series by Dave Nagel
  • (Series 1 | Series 2 | Series 3 | Series 4 | Series 5 | Series 6 | Series 7 | Series 8)
• Creative Mac: Creating Custom Strokes in Expression by Dave Nagel
  • (Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3)

• Expression Strokes by Andrew Buckle at Graphicxtras.com (for sale)
• Expression Images from Alan's Image Factory
• Stroke samples at NDC Design
• Japanese artists: mi's page, Expression Users Page

Discussion and support groups

• Yahoo! expression3 mailing list