Roseform Begonia watercolor

Pat Yager

Roseform Begonia watercolor

When I discovered this roseform begonia with HUGE 7-inch blooms in a California nursery, I just HAD to copy it with brush and watercolor. What fun!
9”x 12-1/2” watercolor on Arches 140 cold press, painted with Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors.

©Pat Yager 2008 All rights reserved.

Roseform Begonia watercolor belongs to the following groups:

Complex Simplicity of Art, Floral Watercolours! and Still lifes with Nature , ! 100% !, All About Flowers, Creative, Talented, and Unknown, Fine Arts, Freedom to Shine, JUST WATERCOLOURS - 2 art in 24 hrs, Live, Love, Dream: , Nature's Wonders, Pacific Northwest , Painted Florals! , Prize Challenges!!, Realist Traditional Art, Vibrant and Vivid Color, Vibrant Plants, Water Media (Paintings by hand only), Western United States Artists and Photographers and Works On Paper Available for sale as

Greeting Cards and Matted Prints

Roseform Begonia watercolor by Pat Yager
Roseform Begonia watercolor by Pat Yager
  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    It is hard to find the adjectives appropriate for your work! Stunning comes to mind!

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    That’s so nice of you, Joanne! Thank you. —Pat

  • lianne

    lianne

    this is just stunning – what a fabulous artist you are Pat – how very beautiful this is!

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you, Lianne! And I’ve so enjoyed just now reading your magnificent poetry! What a gift you have!

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    These paintings are so delicate, but true to form. Well done, wish I could paint.

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    A really beautiful watercolour .

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Congratulations you have been featured in ” Still Life and Florals in Watercolours ” group.
    regards Irene

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you, Irene! I am truly honored that you’ve chosen Roseform Begonia to be featured in “Still Life and Florals in Watercolours”. It has always been my desire to bring joy to people through my paintings, to lift their spirits for a time as they view them. I hope that will happen to some this week. —Pat

  • Stephie Butler

    Stephie Butler

    Congratulations..What a wonderful work of art, and great use of watercolours…..

  • Pat Yager replied

    Hello Stephie, I especially appreciate your kind comments, coming from a fellow artist. Thanks!

  • JayneLogan

    JayneLogan

    This is beautiful! Congratulations on the avatar feature ..cheers!

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you, Jayne.

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Gorgeous work!!! Congratulations on having your wonderful work chosed for Avatar!!!

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you, Blossom. It was such a surprise!

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    I am sure it will Pat , your work is so beautiful.

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    Lianne, Jen, and Hilary – I am overwhelmed and humbled that you would select Roseform Begonia as the “All About Flowers” avatar this week! Thank you for this honor! I hope it will give my fellow RBers pleasure, and that it will be an encouragement to other watercolorists to get busy with their brushes this winter! —Pat

  • Richard G Witham

    Richard G Witham

    Beautiful artwork, congratulations!

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you so much, Richard!

  • bevmorgan

    bevmorgan

    Beautiful painting. Wonderful use of colour. I love it!

  • zellyz

    zellyz

    Beautifully done!

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    Thank you, Zellyz, for your kind words!

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    wow this is a really beautiful painting and may i congratulate you for being chosen avator, well deserved!!!

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you, my friend! And I love your animals! I hope Niko is once again back to his normal self after his surgery. —Pat

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    aww thank you so much that is really sweet of you and she is doing really well and running and jumping like the puppy she should be!!!

  • Linda  Syms

    Linda Syms

    Beautiful and so artistic

  • Pat Yager replied

    I appreciate your kind comment, Linda. And thanks for looking at so much of my work.

  • amarica

    amarica

    Beautifiul work Pat!!

  • Pat Yager replied

    I appreciate your kind comment, Ann! Thank you!

  • amarica

    amarica

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thanks for adding the greeting card image, Ann!

  • Linda Callaghan

    Linda Callaghan

    beautiful art, painted perfectly with soft colours – love it

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you, Linda!

  • Stephen Vecchiotti

    Stephen Vecchi...

    Great artwork and the colors are just fantastic !

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you, Stephen. Part of the fun with watercolors is the easy way the colors flow into one another.

  • DawsonImages

    DawsonImages

    Nice technique, the pastel colors work nicely

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you so much!

  • liliana

    liliana

    Great watercolor! Wonderful skill you have….beautiful work!

  • Pat Yager replied

    You are so encouraging, Liliana! Thank you!

  • Ideal

    Ideal

    Excellent execution of the begonia ! I love the colours. Great work !

  • Pat Yager replied

    I appreciate your comment, Beatrice – thank you!

  • Ryan Houston

    Ryan Houston

    Nice work…you can sell originals and prints at a site called ArtistRising. I haven’t sold anything there yet, but you might want to try it out…

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    Thanks so much, Ryan – I’ll check it out!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    Enviable work – what a talent!

  • Pat Yager replied

    Rosalie, I’ve just quickly scanned over some of your awesome photos – you are a genius, my friend! What a talent YOU have! I shall spend considerably more time soon looking over them. And thank you for your kind comment about this begonia – it was fun to paint.

  • LorusMaver

    LorusMaver

    Wonderful works !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very clean & crisp with Beautiful vibrant colours.

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    Thanks so much, Lorus!

  • Aimelle

    Aimelle

    I like how you’ve blend the colors here ! so lovely….

  • Photomojo

    Photomojo

    Exceptional work! Congrats on being featured. I have seen these beautiful flowers and your watercolor made it even more so!

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    Thanks for stopping by and for your kind comment! —Pat

  • Yani

    Yani

    Excellent piece of art ! Perfectly done !

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you so much, Yani! I appreciate your taking the time to look. I just added another painting tonight, if you care to take a look – this time a rhody from up in Saltspring. Hope you like it. —Pat

  • Dorothy Venter

    Dorothy Venter

    Lovely, delicate image.

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you, Dorothy, I appreciate your looking! —Pat

  • Chris  Willis

    Chris Willis

    What a beautiful image this is, and so well painted. You are a very clever artist….water colour can be such a difficult medium…congratulations ”_”

  • Pat Yager replied

    What a lovely compliment, Chris! You made my day! Thank you, Pat

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson

    Beautiful work Pat!

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you, Renee! This was fun to work on!—Pat

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    Thanks you, Renee! This was fun to work on! —Pat

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    Oh my,....Pat this is absolutely beautiful! I used to enjoy art a few years back and I know how water color is the trickiest of all the painting medias to work with. You certainly work it to its best! :)

  • Pat Yager replied

    How affirming you are, Sandy! Thanks so much! It is challenging, but that’s half the fun of it!

  • Tama Blough

    Tama Blough

    Nice work on the leaves – very pretty piece!

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thanks so much, Tama! I appreciate your looking! – Pat

  • Mayina

    Mayina

    stunning painting my friend!

  • Janine  Hewlett

    Janine Hewlett

    What an amazing talent you have!! Fantastic work…

  • Pat Yager replied

    This one was a fun painting! I was housesitting my brother’s home in Monterey, CA, and begonias grow so well there. I was fortunate to find this lovely one to paint. Thank you for your nice comment, Gwenda!

  • Pat Yager replied

    How nice of you, Janine! I appreciate your comment so much! It’s a good feeling to have one’s work affirmed! – Pat

  • Stzar

    Stzar

    wow ~ what a gorgeous painting
    Superb !!

  • Pat Yager replied

    What kind words, Karon! Thank you very much! – Pat

  • adriatico

    adriatico

    charmingly!

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you! – Pat

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Wow! What an enormous talent you have Pat! This is just glorious…a superb representation!

  • Pat Yager replied

    How nice of you, Penny! I truly appreciate your kind comments! – Pat

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    Beautiful…you are very talented!!!

  • Pat Yager replied

    Oh, you are so sweet! Thanks for your encouraging words! – Pat

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    Oh, you are so sweet! Thanks for your encouraging words! – Pat

  • henrihan

    henrihan

    You did a great job here, it is very pretty,Henri.

  • Pat Yager replied

    This was a remarkable flower to start with, Henri, so it was a joy to try to capture some of its lovely colors. I really appreciate all your kind comments on my work. Thank you! – Pat

  • henrihan

    henrihan

    You are very welcome Pat, thanks for your comments and for adding so many of my pictures to your favourites.Have a lovely weekend, Henri

  • terezadelpilar

    terezadelpilar

    oh Pat, you are such a Gifted Artist sweetheart! So beautiful, so peaceful:)

  • Pat Yager replied

    Oh, Tereza – your lovely comments mean so much to me! You yourself are SO talented! Thank you, dear friend! – Pat

  • Melissa Park

    Melissa Park

    Congratulations!! this image has been

    Prize Challenges

  • Pat Yager replied

    This is certainly an honor, Melissa! Thank you so much! – Pat

  • Monica Vanzant

    Monica Vanzant

    Oh my gosh! Beautiful warm and cool color hues, delicate and transparent – This piece is a true statement of what watercolor is all about. It is wonderful!

  • Pat Yager replied

    What a nice thing to say, Monica! Thank you very much! – Pat

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    Very beautiful!

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    Great and beautiful painting!

  • Pat Yager replied

    This was a fun painting to do, Stephen. Thanks for your nice comment! – Pat

  • Christine Till  @    CT-Graphics

    Christine Till...

    Your flower paintings are perfect!
    The whole collection gives every interior a beautiful touch of fine art.

  • Pat Yager replied

    Christine, what a lovely thing to say! Thank you! You are very encouraging! – Pat

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    FABULOUS

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you, Linda! I appreciate your kind comment! – Pat

  • cieloverde

    cieloverde

    Preciosa !....Muy delicada…

  • Pat Yager replied

    Agradezco sus buenas palabras, mi amiga! Gracias! – Pat

  • Helen Miles

    Helen Miles

    Beautifully done! Love the delicate shadows.

  • DarrellMoseley

    DarrellMoseley

    I LOVE IT! WHAT FUN!!!! LOVELY WORK!!!

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you Darrell! – Pat

  • LuAnnDunkinson

    LuAnnDunkinson

    Just outstanding!

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you for your kind compliment, LuAnn! And I enjoy your work as well! – Pat

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    They are so beautiful Pat and much like a rose in their form, love the soft colour tones in this beautiful watercolour artwork, it looks splendid as an elegant greetings card or as a wall hanging, beautiful work,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Pat Yager replied

    Rod, your detailed and positive comments always “make my day,” and I want to thank you, my friend, for this lovely one! Several years ago I had 5”x 7” cards made up of this one and people do seem to like them. Tell me about the flooding you are having in Devon just now! Have you or your family been affected by them? I am concerned! – Pat

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    lovely

  • Pat Yager replied

    I appreciate your kind comment, Antanas! Often I think of you with your sensitive, artistic heart yet having to be so strong in the particular work you do. I’m glad you are able to balance your life so well. – Pat

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Very beautiful painting pat, well done, must have taken you ages, it would me and and it would be nowt like this LOL…

  • Pat Yager replied

    Hi, Jason! I don’t remember the time element involved in this one, but I’m glad it was long enough to win your approval! And stick to your photography, my friend! You give such joy to so many of us through it! Thanks for your nice comment! – Pat

  • clgoldfine

    clgoldfine

    This is beautiful…....You do a great job with the watercolours

  • Pat Yager replied

    What a nice thing to say, my friend! Thank you! – Pat

  • Susan Kimball

    Susan Kimball

    beautifully done!!

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you, Susan! I appreciate your taking the time to look. – Pat

  • Rosemaree

    Rosemaree

    Beautiful Pat… I wish I was able to paint like this

  • Pat Yager replied

    You are so kind, Rosemaree! Thank you! – Pat

  • AndyGii

    AndyGii

    Such a beautiful painting

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you very much, Andy! I appreciate your stopping by. – Pat

  • Marilyn Baldey

    Marilyn Baldey

    A beatuiful plant and beautifully painted, soft yet strong. There are many amazing begonias available, maybe one of the begonia societies might like to use this image on one of their newsletters?

  • Pat Yager replied

    What a fun idea, Marilyn! I’d never thought of that. Thank you for your interest and kind thoughts. – Pat

  • cheetaah

    cheetaah

    you’re watercolor paintings are wonderful, the shades the softness of it is done very well. xooxox

  • Pat Yager replied

    Hello, Hasmig! Thank you for your sweet comments! I do appreciate them! and your work is lovely, too! – Pat

  • John Edwards

    John Edwards

    Exquisite!

  • Paul Woloschuk

    Paul Woloschuk

    Beautiful work Pat

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you so much, Paul! I appreciate your stopping by. – Pat

  • SharonD

    SharonD

    Beautiful work Pat.

  • Pat Yager replied

    I appreciate your kind words and support, Sharon! Thank you! – Pat

  • elenulin

    elenulin

    Beautiful colours and such a wonderful painting.

  • Pat Yager replied

    I’m so pleased that you like it! Thank you for your kind comment! – Pat

  • Jonicool

    Jonicool

    Fantastic work!

  • Pat Yager replied

    I really appreciate your kind comment, Joni! Thank you very much! – Pat

  • RealPainter

    RealPainter

    perfect and awesome i do love it

  • Pat Yager replied

    I appreciate your nice comment – thank you!

  • maxy

    maxy

    Absolutely stunning artwork here! The colors are exceptional and the flow is terrific!

  • Pat Yager replied

    I’m so glad you like it, Maxy! Thank you! – Pat

  • jchanders

    jchanders

    Hi Pat. Many thanks for your bubblemail. These flowers indeed are a very elaborate piece of artwork, and I can only congratulate you with your gift of doing them so beautifully. So faving them was surely a pleasure.
    Juergen

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you for your very kind words and for your support, dear friend. It means a lot to me. – Pat

  • Marsha Tudor

    Marsha Tudor

    Pat, LOVE the use of color!

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you for your thoughtful comment, Marsha. I’m glad that the world of flora is such a large part of your art as well. – Pat

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    o ! my ! how pretty !!!!.. you are soo talented!

  • Linda Callaghan

    Linda Callaghan

    wow Pat this is a beautiful painting!....I will take this opportunity to thank you so very very much for your lovely comment on my interview…I do appreciate your encouragement and feedback !! x

  • Pat Yager replied

    Hi, dear Linda! I’m glad you like this one! And I so enjoyed your interview with Irene! I think your work is extraordinary, with your only having been painting such a short time! I see an exciting future ahead of you, my friend! – Pat

  • cynthiab

    cynthiab

    beautiful watercolour art

  • Pat Yager replied

    I appreciate your kind comment, Cynthia – thank you! – Pat

  • webbie

    webbie

    So beautiful Sis Pat…love your art…hugggggggggggz

  • Pat Yager replied

    I’m so pleased you like it, Thelma! Thank you! – Pat

  • Brian Towers

    Brian Towers

    I’m not surprised you have so many comments for your work Pat. Your watercolours are delightful.

  • Pat Yager replied

    What a kind thing to say, Brian! Thank you! – Pat

  • BLYTHART

    BLYTHART

    Your exquisite sense of colour is much more developed than my own. You have a God-given gift.

  • Pat Yager replied

    What a kind thing to say, Dave! I appreciate your comment so much! – Pat

  • Sheila Laurens

    Sheila Laurens

    This is so pretty and delicate, Pat. Lovely

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you, Sheila – I’m very pleased you like it! – Pat

  • Lynda Lehmann

    Lynda Lehmann

    BEAUTIFUL color and watery technique!

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you so much, Lynda! And it’s nice to meet you! – Pat

  • SKNickel

    SKNickel

    Love the watercolor, great colors, I used to do water colors but don’t have time anymore.

  • Pat Yager replied

    It’s nice to meet you! I’m glad this one appeals to you, and I hope it won’t be too long before you can pick up a brush and start splashing! Thanks for your kind comments! – Pat

  • Kasia  Kotlarska

    Kasia Kotlarska

    Beautiful work!

  • Pat Yager replied

    What a nice thing to say, Kasia! Thank you so much! – Pat

  • David Clark

    David Clark

    what an incredible talent you have - such a light touch - dave

  • Pat Yager replied

    Hello, David – thank you so much for your very nice compliment! I really appreciate that! Thanks for stopping by! – Pat

  • ariel154

    ariel154

    delightful! another beautiful painting! its hard to choose which is more beautiful!

  • Pat Yager replied

    Ariel, you are so kind! I am so happy that my work gives you pleasure! Thank you! – Pat

  • James Corley

    James Corley

    Gorgeous creation!

  • Pat Yager replied

    James! How nice of you! I’m pleased you like this one! – Pat

  • ariel154

    ariel154

    yourwelcome

  • Gerry Myers

    Gerry Myers

    love this one Pat

  • Pat Yager replied

    I’m so pleased you do, Gerry! Thank you for your kind comment! – Pat

  • Mike Paget

    Mike Paget

    Beautifully painted!

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you, Mike! I decided to put a little life into the leaves with a couple of new colors I had. I’m glad you like it! – Pat

  • KreativeKapture

    KreativeKapture

    I see why I had to scroll a looooong way to find the comments end!! Great colours, SO beautiful – this is an excellent card, and print. Way to go, Pat!

  • Pat Yager

    Oh, thank you! What a nice thing to say, my friend! I appreciate your encouragement! I have cards available at home here (hundreds) if you’re interested. – Pat

  • Ciska

    Ciska

    Beautiful and soft!!!

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thanks for your lovely comment, Ciska! ~ Pat

  • Karl Williams

    Karl Williams

    Brilliantly done, Pat .. you are extraordinarily talented!

  • Pat Yager replied

    You are so kind, Karl! Thank you! I’m glad you like this one!

  • Margaret Stockdale

    Margaret Stock...

    Absolutely beautiful work Pat! I love your RB gallery, it is so full of the beauty of nature…....inspiring!

  • Pat Yager replied

    Thank you for your compliments, Margaret! Coming from an artist with such talent as you have, they mean a lot! Your equine portraits are some of the most beautiful I’ve seen! God has given us so much to enjoy in nature, hasn’t he?!

  • Margaret Stockdale

    Margaret Stock...

    You are most welcome Pat! I totally agree…....God has indeed provided an abundance of wonders in creation!

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