static KryptonSparkleRenderer() { // One time creation of the blend for the status strip gradient brush _statusStripBlend = new Blend(); _statusStripBlend.Factors = new float[] { 0.0f, 0.0f, 0.0f, 1.0f }; _statusStripBlend.Positions = new float[] { 0.0f, 0.33f, 0.33f, 1.0f }; }