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.
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
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LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
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