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.
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .