Foot-Tapping in Colville: The Music of John Veysey
February 3, 2026
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A longstanding stalwart of the Colville music scene, John Veysey’s musical talents have gone largely unnoticed.
A longstanding stalwart of the Colville music scene, John Veysey’s musical talents have gone largely unnoticed.
My childhood laid the groundwork for where I’m at as an artist, as I often found myself either drawing, reading or constructing something while dealing with an on again/off again disability.
I previously shared a story of my time in Pádraig Ó Tuama’s poetry retreat, and my lesson in regaining ownership of naming myself an ‘artist’.
From the shimmering coastline of Mercury Bay to bustling markets in Whitianga and Coroglen, Sunflower Glass Studio NZ has been steadily evolving into an example of creativity, fun and happy memories, and New Zealand pride.
In this Sure-Shot series, Coromind invites photographers to break down two of their favourite shots, sharing the stories, techniques and moments that make each image special.
A longstanding stalwart of the Colville music scene, John Veysey’s musical talents have gone largely unnoticed.
My childhood laid the groundwork for where I’m at as an artist, as I often found myself either drawing, reading or constructing something while dealing with an on again/off again disability.
I previously shared a story of my time in Pádraig Ó Tuama’s poetry retreat, and my lesson in regaining ownership of naming myself an ‘artist’.
From the shimmering coastline of Mercury Bay to bustling markets in Whitianga and Coroglen, Sunflower Glass Studio NZ has been steadily evolving into an example of creativity, fun and happy memories, and New Zealand pride.
In this Sure-Shot series, Coromind invites photographers to break down two of their favourite shots, sharing the stories, techniques and moments that make each image special.
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