Painting roses, irises, or peonies in a vase or painting them straight from nature, each artist brings their own unique style to the finished artwork. In fact, just by examining paintings of flowers over time, one can trace the progression of art history. And even if the history of art isn't something you're particularly interested in, there's no denying that there's a powerful quality to floral paintings, no matter what era it's from. There's a timeless sense of joy, hope, or even moroseness that paintings of flowers can evoke. There's a reason why some paintings of nothing more than flowers have resonated for decades, if not centuries.