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.
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .