Inkcaps in the Sun by Erica Dawn Smith

Inkcaps in the Sun
Erica Dawn Smith
Acrylic on canvas
14”H x 11”W x 3/4”D

2025

In this playfully serene scene, a cluster of inkcap mushrooms rises from a sun-drenched field, their speckled tops like little hats popping up to see what's going on in the pasture. This piece captures a simple moment of mushroom magic in the Texas Hill Country.

Get to Know the Artist:
After becoming a mother in 2017, Erica transitioned from full-time film and television work in Austin to the rural bliss of life in the hill country. In her garden studio, surrounded by native plants and animals, she paints endearing animal portraits and stunning landscapes that reflect her deep admiration for her surroundings. Erica Dawn Smith’s work is a playful ode to the rolling hills, crystal waters, and abundant flora and fauna that exemplify Central Texas.