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Samantha Mortensen Surrealism Artist

Pull the Plug
Graphite on Bristol Board
28.375" x 22.375" x 2"
2026, $450.00 USD
This piece is a study on the effects of too much screen time and how it shapes our society. Has anyone else considered how often you are required to use a phone, computer or tablet through your daily activities? More over, have you questioned how much of your life is spent using electronics for both business and leisure? With this artwork, I am bringing awareness to how technology influences our mood, behaviors, thoughts and reality.
28.375" x 22.375" x 2"
2026, $450.00 USD
This piece is a study on the effects of too much screen time and how it shapes our society. Has anyone else considered how often you are required to use a phone, computer or tablet through your daily activities? More over, have you questioned how much of your life is spent using electronics for both business and leisure? With this artwork, I am bringing awareness to how technology influences our mood, behaviors, thoughts and reality.

Let There Be Light
Graphite, Charcoal and Pastel on Paper
28" x 36" x 3"
2026, $777.00 USD
Receiving 2nd Place award at Frankfort Arts Association's Studio C, this image depicts the spirit of light venturing through a dark cave of eyes. The eyes symbolize the many ways people can become stuck in life by focusing on the spirit of light without finding it within themselves to move forward.
28" x 36" x 3"
2026, $777.00 USD
Receiving 2nd Place award at Frankfort Arts Association's Studio C, this image depicts the spirit of light venturing through a dark cave of eyes. The eyes symbolize the many ways people can become stuck in life by focusing on the spirit of light without finding it within themselves to move forward.

Run Your Mouth
Graphite on Paper
26" x 22" x 2"
2025, $350.00 USD
This image was featured at the McCord Art Gallery and Cultural Center's Juried Exhibition: A Beautiful Noise
26" x 22" x 2"
2025, $350.00 USD
This image was featured at the McCord Art Gallery and Cultural Center's Juried Exhibition: A Beautiful Noise

Play Your Cards Right
Bicycle Cards and Modge Podge on Canvas Board
21.5" x 23.5" x 2"
2025, $350.00 USD
Using Bicycle Cards I reimagined the characters and scenery featured on the cards to create a universe that fits the style. In this work, I aimed to bring attention to the artistic value of the cards instead of focusing on the perfunctory use of playing cards.
21.5" x 23.5" x 2"
2025, $350.00 USD
Using Bicycle Cards I reimagined the characters and scenery featured on the cards to create a universe that fits the style. In this work, I aimed to bring attention to the artistic value of the cards instead of focusing on the perfunctory use of playing cards.

Tower of Strength
Graphite on Paper
19.5" x 23.5" x 2"
2025, $350.00 USD
Receiving 2nd place award at McCord Gallery & Honorable Mention at Gallery 7, this image depicts my husband in crow pose over Chicago's Cloud Gate which features the Chicago skyline in "The Bean". This work embodies strength, stability & support noted in the figure as well as the buildings.
19.5" x 23.5" x 2"
2025, $350.00 USD
Receiving 2nd place award at McCord Gallery & Honorable Mention at Gallery 7, this image depicts my husband in crow pose over Chicago's Cloud Gate which features the Chicago skyline in "The Bean". This work embodies strength, stability & support noted in the figure as well as the buildings.

Make Yourself At Home
Graphite on Paper
26" x 22" x 2"
2025, $300.00 USD
This image is a cabinet that opens up to three separate stores for various treats. With this work I aimed to capture the feeling of wanting to be able to walk into a store without the need to drive, pay or deal with people in general so that you can streamline your enjoyments without the hassles.
26" x 22" x 2"
2025, $300.00 USD
This image is a cabinet that opens up to three separate stores for various treats. With this work I aimed to capture the feeling of wanting to be able to walk into a store without the need to drive, pay or deal with people in general so that you can streamline your enjoyments without the hassles.

Tapping Into a Cinematic Adventure
Graphite and Colored Pencil on Paper
36" x 36" x3"
2024, $350.00 USD
Using the perspective of moviegoers I drew the LaGrange theater with people walking through mounds of popcorn inside a popcorn bucket with a hand reaching in. I aimed to capture the experience of feeling like you are surrounded by the aroma of popcorn as you dive into your cinematic adventure.
36" x 36" x3"
2024, $350.00 USD
Using the perspective of moviegoers I drew the LaGrange theater with people walking through mounds of popcorn inside a popcorn bucket with a hand reaching in. I aimed to capture the experience of feeling like you are surrounded by the aroma of popcorn as you dive into your cinematic adventure.

Hide and Go Shop
Graphite and Colored Pencils on Paper
19.5" x 23.5" x 2"
2024, $300.00 USD
This image is meant to take its' viewers through the perspective of a child. The clothing rack opens up to a personal playground which is exactly how most children feel when roaming through a department store.
19.5" x 23.5" x 2"
2024, $300.00 USD
This image is meant to take its' viewers through the perspective of a child. The clothing rack opens up to a personal playground which is exactly how most children feel when roaming through a department store.

Reverse Tumbling
Graphite on Paper
24" x 20" x 2"
2023, SOLD
This work features a washing machine door that opens up to an upside down laundry mat. The multi-directional vantage points and confused perspectives are meant to bring awareness to the familiar feeling most moms experience where we are being pulled in many different directions all at once.
24" x 20" x 2"
2023, SOLD
This work features a washing machine door that opens up to an upside down laundry mat. The multi-directional vantage points and confused perspectives are meant to bring awareness to the familiar feeling most moms experience where we are being pulled in many different directions all at once.
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