diff --git a/src/com/annimon/graphics/GraphicsExt.java b/src/com/annimon/graphics/GraphicsExt.java
index b9c916e..15ae629 100644
--- a/src/com/annimon/graphics/GraphicsExt.java
+++ b/src/com/annimon/graphics/GraphicsExt.java
@@ -32,6 +32,12 @@ public class GraphicsExt {
         clip = null;
     }
     
+    public void clear() {
+        g.setColor(Color.WHITE);
+        g.fillRect(0, 0, width, height);
+        g.setColor(Color.BLACK);
+    }
+    
     public void setClip(Clippable clip) {
         this.clip = clip;
     }