AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils. From extremely intrusive close-up images to more creative sketches, these extraordinary works are the product of American illustrator Morgan Davidson, 21, after she fell in love with drawing at an early age. 'There are two sides to my work,' explains Morgan. 'On the one side I have a series of drawings that zoom in on the face, breaking the 'personal space' bubble we always put up around us.’
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .