This is interesting, I wonder if the idea of developing a vector-based illustrator came after the growing trend of Vector Art and the fact that the DCE will be a part of the highly anticipated Longhorn. Anyway, thanks mzkhadir and our friend Anandtech for this discovery.
Creature House Expression™ 3 is an innovative vector-based illustration and graphics tool that provides exciting creative capabilities for designers working in print, web, video, and interactive mediums.
Microsoft acquired the Creature House technology and development team in 2003. As a service to the many loyal users of Expression, a free download version is available to existing users of the product for either Microsoft Windows or Mac OS. Follow the Download link to complete the registration survey and download the software.