How to select an area for filling in with with color

[handrawn]

ok

make new vector layer - using pen tool, in connect segments mode, to draw on the new layer round the [ and the outer boundary of where you want the fill to go to form a closed shape - then fill it with the coloring you need and then remove the original pen line [make transparent]

you are left with a fill on the new layer overlaying the original

if you need the coloring to have transparency but without the original showing through you will need to insert a duplicate of the fill colored solid white between them to buffer

you can blur the edges - that sometimes make it blend better - that may mean tweaking the fill shape size

this is the 'works in most if not all cases' method - if I understand correctly

[Soquili]

Stewart you can add a new layer then use the Selection tool then click and drag to select the area you want. Then with the area selected click on the Flood Fill Tool, select the colour or gradient, etc you want to use. Click within the selected area to perform the fill.

I'm using Paint Shop Pro version 8.1 by Jasc. Your icons may look different if you have a newer version by Corel. Corel bought Jasc several years ago.

[handrawn]

true enough - and if its a non uniform shape using the freehand selection tool will do the job....

[stewart3000]

Yes both of the above mentioned methods work very well