The software then can be told to remove that area from the desk selection. Similarly, places where the selection line cut into the desk can be marked by new selections and added to the desk selection. Now the selected desk area can be copied for pasting into a new picture. Alternately, the background could be deleted, but copying gives more flexibility. A simple background hinting at floor and wall can be prepared with PSP drawing tools, and the desk can be pasted into it, as shown in figure 3.
More elaborate backgrounds are possible using textures and patterns.
A carpet or floor photograph could be used, although the perspective takes skilled adjustment. The desk could even be pasted into a room setting, if this is appropriate and not deceptive. The price tag can now be dealt with. A lighter or darker wood color can be selected next to simulate the wood grain with the Airbrush. The tag obscured part of a brass, and the airbrush obliterated the rest.