Graduated with Grahic Arts Degree at Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale

Work 22+ years as Art Director - Print and Web Design

Painted many commissioned portraits of horses, dogs & wildlife for the past 20 years.

Member of Wellington Art Society

Member of Miniature Art Society of Florida

Blog - www.karlasmithartist.blogspot.com/

Website - www.sapphireartstudio.com

Gallery -
Xanadu Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ - current artist in Xanadu Studio Artists
www.ArtistsInternationalGallery.com

Shows -
Cornell Museum of Art - Art of the Dog Show - 2008

Courtyard Art Show of Boca

2008 City Hall of Hollywood, FL - displayed 23 paintings

2008 The Schacknow Museum of Fine Arts, Plantation, FL

2008 Atlanta Equestrian Exhibit at The Gallery at Paper Mill, Atlanta, GA

Donated paintings for fundraisers for Beauty’s Equine Haven, Morriston, FL

Donated paintings & painted furniture for Animal Aid, Boca Raton, FL

Donated painting to Florida Humane Society

Donated painting to After the Finish Line.