September 2020 | Seite 122

( PHOTOGRAPH BY WOLF MATTHEWSON ) Snapshot: Gansett Rocks Amid the peaks of Narragansett’s craggy coast, passersby are discovering colorful gifts of positivity. And they’re all thanks to a couple with a lot of heart and a knack for painting in miniature. “My partner has painted rocks off and on throughout the last few years to leave on hiking trails, but we started painting more consistently after COVID forced the state to shut down,” says one-half of the Gansett Rocks team, who share their designs on Instagram and prefer to remain anonymous. “We both liked the idea of leaving the rocks for others to find while spreading good vibes during a tough time.” Their personal favorites? A Moroccan pouf-like design and one with the phrase, “After the storm comes the rainbow” complete with a happy cloud. “Overall, the both of us just wanted to spread kindness and happiness with the hope that others will then pay it forward.” @gansettrocks —CASEY NILSSON 120 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l SEPTEMBERT 2020 TOP AND BOTTOM ROWS COURTESY OF GANSETT ROCKS; MIDDLE ROW COURTESY OF TOM KANE / TOMKANEPHOTOS.COM / @KANDI_KANE_