You may not copy or duplicate this tutorial or snagg the html to to distribute around yahoo or msn groups , You may link to the tutorial. Anything you make is obviously yours to keep and use . A link back is always appreciated. 

 Open a new image  400x250 (unimportant). On the materials palette start with the  foreground tab and  choose the black circle do the same for the background  Click the rectangle and choose two greens for each  the foreground stroke a lighter green then the background

 Ensure that the texture  box is  unchecked for both. Your settings  should look like this when all done.

 Locate your paint brush Make sure the tool options palette is visible , if it is not  press F4 on your keyboard. Choose the following settings

Then click on your canvas and begin painting by holding down the left button on your mouse and scooby doo you have easy grass.

You could build a christmas tree template or a christmas wreath or garland and experiment with sizes and colour. Infact nearer Christmas I feel  tutorial coming on