FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens. These amazing illustrations were created by Portuguese solicitor and artist Samuel Silva, who has had a strong interest in drawing since he was two years old. ‘I have been interested in drawing since the very first time I ever touched a pencil and a sheet of paper, when I was two years old.’ says 31 year old Samuel, now of London. ‘After that day, I never stopped drawing. Unlike most children, I didn’t start by scribbling; I just instinctively drew straight away.
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .