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.
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .