'Extract Tool' in GIMP

[NeonBible]

I found out I wasn't supposed to be using Photoshop at work since there are limited licenses. I promptly removed from my machine in an attempt to redeem myself.

I thought I would still need a photo editing application for making joke pictures of fellow colleagues.

I'd thought I would try out GIMP.

I have looked at it before but absolutely hated it due to the GUI.

However this time, although it hasn't changed much I didn't mind it too much.

I need to pick up basic skills such as extract objects from the background. I had discovered the Foreground Select tool which uses SIOX.

Gotta say I find this thing pretty ingenius and I really cool way of doing it.

However it is not perfect, if the colours of the object are limited and contrast to the background then is it nearly spot on. If the object is a little more complicated it is not so good.

Is it possible to do a rough selection and then correct it with the 'Mark Background' brush and then say everything within must be selected? Kinda like the paintbucket in Photoshops Extract tool.

Also is there an equivilant tool in GIMP which deletes the object and paints the background over it?

[smartboyathome]

To delete objects: just use the delete key (not backspace, delete). Would the magic wand tool do what you are looking for?

[yousufinternet]

try also using the path tool to make sellection arround the object
and if the sellection u made using the foreground extract tool looked so rough u can make it smooth from :
select > Distort

[NeonBible]

I dont have the skills for the path tool :D

But I guess its something I need to learn. I just wanted something quick and easy.

I have just thought of something. Once the object(s) are selected can I go into and delete parts of the selection? I.e. the small bits inside the main object?

EDIT: Ok I got it. I can use the Free selection tool and Add or Subtract parts from the selection. This is pretty much good enough for what I need.

New Gimp fan here.