How Do I Erase Something

[zebratangozebra]

It leaves a grey checkerboard

[Ego Eram Reputo]

The grey checkerboard indicates transparency :wink: So if you can see the checkerboard, then that part of an image is transparent.

Some image types support transparency, and some don't. So the format you choose when saving may allow you to take the transparency with your image (like a *.GIF image). Check this link out for more info: viewtopic.php?f=12&t=24593&start=0

[Goonfella]

I always add a new layer before I start on the image. This way if you want to erase something you don`t end up with the checkerboard below. For example if I am doing a spacescape I will create a new file ,colour the background layer in black and start drawing on a new layer. This way there is only black underneath if I erase some stars or something. It also gives you the option of changing the background to suit the image later on.