This is Not a Photograph: Amazing Portrait Drawn with Ballpoint Pens by Samuel Silva

Redhead Girl - Ballpoint Pen by Samuel Silva via colossal

Nope, not a photograph. These are amazing portraits drawn by 29 year old portuguese artist Samuel Silva. 

"I started drawing and developing my own style of ballpoint pen drawing back when I was in school, in simple classroom sketches in the back of my exercise books. I never imagined there were so many brilliantly masterful ballpoint artists out there...It takes me forever to do my works. The only thing that makes me keep going is my love for what I do and the ambition to go further and further. "

Tiger - Bic Ballpoint Pen by Samuel Silva via deviantART

Jaguar - Ballpoint Pen by Samuel Silva via deviantART

Margay Cat - BIC Ballpoint Pen by Samuel Silva via deviantART

Vixen - Ballpoint Pen by Samuel Silva via deviantART

Cat face by Samuel Silva via deviantART

Baby Cradled in Dad's Hands - Bic Ballpoint Pen by Samuel Silva via deviantART