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 .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .