"My Voice"

I received the new issue of Quilter's Newsletter recently and read an article about "Finding Your Voice" artistically.  It inspired me to create something in my favorite colors - purple and green.  I used several green batiks and by fusing, I created my background.  I made a drawing of a coneflower using a picture as a model and then used freezer paper patterns to cut out the petals from a variety of purple batiks.  One coneflower wasn't enough so I reconfigured the flower and created a second with a slightly different orientation.    Stems, leaves and a few loose petals were added for balance and it was all fused in place.  The purple strips were added to "frame" the flowers.  I think the lower strips are just a bit too close to the lower flower but overall, I'm happy with this quick creation.   I hope to sing again very soon.