Valerie Graniou-Cook

Painting & Music

Ruby Tree Spirit

A collaboration of painting and music inspired by Valerie Graniou-Cook's Ruby Tree Spirit.

I am always looking for inspiration for new compositions, and Valerie Graniou-Cook's paintings provide exactly that.

Ruby Tree Spirit grew from Valerie's painting of the same name, bringing together visual atmosphere and original piano music.

You can visit Valerie's Paintings From Within page for more background on the painting and to see more of her work.

Painting & Music

Earth Angel

A collaboration of painting and music inspired by Valerie Graniou-Cook's Earth Angel.

I am always looking for inspiration for new compositions, and Valerie Graniou-Cook's paintings provide exactly that.

Earth Angel grew from Valerie's painting of the same name, bringing together visual atmosphere and original piano music.

You can visit Valerie's Paintings From Within page for more background on the painting and to see more of her work.

Painting & Music

True North

A collaboration of painting and music inspired by Valerie Graniou-Cook's True North.

I am always looking for inspiration for new compositions, and Valerie Graniou-Cook's paintings provide exactly that.

True North grew from Valerie's painting of the same name, bringing together visual atmosphere and original piano music.

You can visit Valerie's Paintings From Within page for more background on the painting and to see more of her work.

Painting & Music

The Cave

A collaboration of painting and music inspired by Valerie Graniou-Cook's The Cave.

I am always looking for inspiration for new compositions, and Valerie Graniou-Cook's paintings provide exactly that.

The Cave grew from Valerie's painting of the same name, bringing together visual atmosphere and original piano music.

You can visit Valerie's Paintings From Within page for more background on the painting and to see more of her work.

Painting & Music

Meditation

A collaboration of painting and music inspired by Valerie Graniou-Cook's Meditation.

Dominic Ferris introduced me to Valerie Graniou-Cook's artwork, and her paintings immediately offered the kind of visual inspiration I am always looking for when composing.

Meditation grew from Valerie's painting of the same name, bringing together her visual world and an original piano response.

You can visit Valerie's Paintings From Within page for more background on the painting and to see more of her work.

Painting & Music

Asleep By The River

A collaboration of painting and music inspired by Valerie Graniou-Cook's Asleep By The River.

Asleep By The River is an art and music collaboration with Valerie Graniou-Cook at Paintings From Within.

The project brings together Valerie's original painting and my original music as one shared visual and musical response.

You can visit Valerie's Paintings From Within page for more background on the painting and to see more of her work.

Painting & Music

Marie

A peaceful art and music collaboration with Valerie Graniou-Cook.

Marie is an art and music collaboration with Valerie Graniou-Cook at Paintings From Within.

Valerie is an amazing artist and I really enjoy collaborating with her.

I hope that watching and listening to Marie gives you a feeling of peace.

Painting & Music

Under The Tree

An art and music collaboration with Valerie Graniou-Cook, inspired by her painting Under The Tree.

Under The Tree is an art and music collaboration with Valerie Graniou-Cook at Paintings From Within.

The project brings together Valerie's original painting and my original music as one shared visual and musical response.

Valerie is an amazing artist and I really enjoy collaborating with her.

Painting & Music

Infinity Angel

A collaboration of painting and music inspired by Valerie Graniou-Cook's Infinity Angel.

Infinity Angel is an art and music collaboration with Valerie Graniou-Cook at Paintings From Within.

The project brings together Valerie's original painting and my original music as one shared visual and musical response.

You can visit Valerie's Paintings From Within page for more background on the painting and to see more of her work.

Painting & Music

Mystery

A collaboration of painting and music inspired by Valerie Graniou-Cook's Mystery.

Mystery is an art and music collaboration with Valerie Graniou-Cook at Paintings From Within.

The colours and images in Valerie's painting inspired me so much, and this became one of my favourite paintings of hers to write music for.

You can visit Valerie's Paintings From Within page to see more of her work.

Painting & Music

Crossing Worlds

A collaboration of painting and music inspired by Valerie Graniou-Cook's Crossing Worlds.

Crossing Worlds is an art and music collaboration with Valerie Graniou-Cook at Paintings From Within.

The original painting by Valerie really spoke to me, and I was excited to create original music that captured its essence.

You can visit Valerie's Paintings From Within page to learn more about the special story behind the painting and to see more of her work.

Artwork & Inspiration

Paintings From Within

A wider creative connection with Valerie's paintings, including works that explore spirit, memory and inner landscapes.

Featured works include Meditation, Earth Angel, Ruby Tree Spirit, The Cave and True North. Each piece offers a different atmosphere for musical reflection.

This project area can grow as more individual painting-led pieces and stories are added to the website.