Simplified art programs like Kid Pix and Microsoft Paint aren’t exactly known for their ease of use in the art community. There are no layers, the undo buttons only work a limited number of times, and ...

Using gradients, a progression of color that goes seamlessly from one shade to the next, can be an ideal way to dress up a background or add a jolt of color to a logo, avatar or other image file.

When Microsoft released Fresh Paint with Windows 8, the app was justifiably lauded as one of the best experiences on the new OS. On Thursday, Microsoft updated the app with a new palette—but just for ...