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.
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
