Sample image renders when saved... (Newbie question)

HI Whats Gnu.

Using the "transparency" only makes the background behind the image transparent. Example the life saver or kingfisher and so on.

Instead do this. Go up to file then click on New image and a dialog box will open. Set it to the size of your image then click on the color box and the color picker will open up. The last setting at the bottom of the color picker dialog box (It has a A beside it) move the slider all the way to the left and this makes the color invisible. click ok and you will have a transparent image. If this doesn't help I'll add some screen shots

Great! So glad to help.