Using background eraser then creating new background color

This is the picture I am trying to edit.

Basically I want to erase the background, which the background eraser tool does wonderfully, but then I want to add a new background color. It seems like a pretty basic task but I am new to photo editing so any help would be greatly appreciated.

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This is the picture I am trying to edit.

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You must think we are psychic. ;)

Welcome to TalkGraphics

Basically what the eraser is doing is making the erased portion of the image transparent. It might be easier to add a rectangle behind the image or the erased portion and apply your color to the rectangle.

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Originally Posted by btp32

This is the picture I am trying to edit.

I want to erase the background, which the background eraser tool does wonderfully, but then I want to add a new background color.

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Once you have removed the background, click on Layers>New Raster Layer.

This will add a new layer in the Layers Palette. Drag it under the layer of the image you have just worked on, or click on Layers>Arrange>send to bottom.
Fill this layer with the colour of your choice.
Merge All.

:-)
Grenou

Ah Grenou! Sorry, I was thinking this was a Xara question. But now that I look (smack upside the head!) I see that it is not.

Never mind. :o

Ssssmack ;))