About Sarah Murvin Smith
Sarah Murvin Smith is a pastel artist from Hampstead, North Carolina, known for her emotive animal portraits in soft pastel on wood panel. Inspired by her personal horse, Shelby, and a lifelong love of animals, her work focuses on capturing emotion through the eyes.
A self-taught pastel artist, Sarah holds degrees in Equine Business and Studio Art from St. Andrews University, as well as an MBA. She is currently pursuing her MFA in Painting at SCAD. Her painting Firefox received an award at the Wilmington Art Association Spring Show in 2025. Smith currently exhibits her work at ArtExposure in Hampstead, where she maintains a gallery space and continues to explore the soulful connections between animals and people. She is expanding her network, building her portfolio, and preparing for her graduate thesis exhibition
Education
2022- Present
Savannah College of Art and Design
SCADnow Online
Master of Fine Arts, Painting
Current 4.0 GPA
Feb 2016- May 2018
St. Andrews University
Laurinburg, NC
Master of Business Administration
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Led an Ad Hoc team
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Diagnosed a general management problem
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Delivered presentation to client leadership team
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Praised for rigorous analysis and innovative options
GPA 3.2
Aug 2012- May 2016
St. Andrews University
Laurinburg, NC
Bachelor of Business Administration
Specialization in Equine Business Management | Minor in Fine Arts
Cum Laude, GPA 3.6
Relevant Courses
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Art History
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Drawing I-IV
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Painting I-III
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2D/3D Design
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Painting Multi Media Studio
Achievements
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Deans Honor Roll | 2012-2013 | 2015-2016
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Alpha Chi National College Honor Society |2014- 2016
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Pi Gamma Mu International Honor Society | 2014-2016
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Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society | 2015-2016
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St. Andrews Art Scholarship| 2013-2016