When you think of ballpoint pens, your mind probably goes to office supplies, not great works of art. But even the lowliest and most ubiquitous of writing utensils can make breathtaking masterpieces ...

An artist has attracted attention on the internet after posting his ballpoint pen art. Samuel Silva from Portugal has produced photo-realistic drawings of people and animals simply using an array of ...

From the world famous “Girl with a Pearl Earring” painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible illustrations were all created with ballpoint pens by Portuguese artist and lawyer Samuel Silva.

They may look like pin-sharp photographs - but these amazing pictures are actually drawings created with the humble ballpoint pen. The stunning pictures, measuring up to 10ft high, were drawn by a ...

This article is part of Hyperallergic’s 2024 Pride Month series, featuring interviews with art-world queer and trans elders throughout June. Artist Marlene McCarty, arguably best known for her ...

An art student has taken the internet by storm after his super-realistic drawings went viral. He can draw up to 10 hours a day (CEN) Duan Haijun says he only took up drawing four years ago, but now ...

Last Thursday, we headed down to Em & Co to check out Vanessa Prager's new show, “Love You Too,” hosted by actor Michael Pena. The project was a merger of art and music, featuring Prager's ballpoint ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

In the world of art, materials and techniques have expanded rapidly – from 3D printing to 3D acrylic paints, to digitally rendered colors that expand on the limitations of traditional pigments. And ...