Hamptonite leaves painted rocks for encouragement amid pandemic

Walkers and bicyclists along the trail at the Hampton Cemetery lately may have noticed small splashes of color with messages of hope.

Not long after isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic began, painted rocks with pictures and quotes began popping up along the trail. For the first few weeks, the rocks’ source was a mystery but Hampton resident Dawn Foy recently revealed herself as the anonymous artist.

But Foy never wanted recognition, all she wanted was a way to lift spirits amid the uncertainty of today’s world because solace can be found in the simplest of places.