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.
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .