@Paul_Birkholtz - As far as I can see, Brushes are the last thing missing on. What else do you miss?
I also would like more control over app colors and themes in general.
Did you took a look at the AndroidDesign Extensions? They have plenty of useful Methods related to style your apps.
Sorry more the Graphics class used in the Canvas. At least last time I tried to make my own button I couldn’t even drawtext. I’ll have to give it another shot as I’m sure they’ve added more to it since release. I was just very discouraged for a while from it when I barely could make much.
I have not tried that extension, I’ll give it a look! It is extremely impressive looking!