Winter Yellow and Spring Green was painted on location in Ruidoso, NM.  The dried grass is a beautiful yellow with hints of amber and gold.  Such a nice contrast with the green juniper and purple hills.  I tried the clayboard again.  It dries fast, especially out doors.  What I like is that it forces me to paint fast and loose.  I haven't quite mastered that either, but I do like the expressive strokes. I used a limited palatte and a 5x7 Gorilla Thumbox.  It is aptly named - I felt like I was all thumbs painting with it.  I don't give up easily so will try it again.