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 black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
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GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .