I kind of wish they had something like Art Academy for it ...

With the processing power of the Wii they should be able to do some more interesting painting simulations like water colours. Certainly, these wouldn't be the best simulations, but still decent enough to give the impression of water colour painting.

Isn't Udraw studio kinda like art academy?  Idk all the effects it has but it might have what you are looking for.

I was actually thinking of the tutorials in particular, and I didn't think udraw studio had any tutorials like that ...

I see it as more a wireless Wacom tablet alternative. I just don't see it as much else. So I would be interested in it's ability to connect to the PC under bluetooth. Does it mimic the mouse or would a substantial write up be required.