Using background eraser then creating new background color

[btp32]

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.

[gwpriester]

This is the picture I am trying to edit.

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.

[Grenou]

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.

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

[gwpriester]

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.

[Grenou]

Ssssmack