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Samuel Silva - - Taken <3 -
Born in Portugal, 1983, went through Law School and graduated in 2007. PGCE London, 2017. Currently living in Texas, USA.
Instagram: VianaArts www.instagram.com/vianaarts/
I'm just a self taught patient hobbyist person.
I've always been interested in drawing, sculpting and painting since I was 2 years old.
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.
Ballpoint pen is not my only medium, it's just the one I'm currently trying to master. At this point in my life I'm fairly proficient with chalk, pencil, color pencil, pastels, oils and acrylics. Maybe one day I'll create an account just to share those.
I'm just glad to be here, I want to learn a lot, see a lot, and enjoy to its fullest what other fellow artists have to share.
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.
Ballpoint pens are as underestimated as they are a powerful medium.
A ballpoint pen is just another art tool. A tool is only as powerful as the Artist who uses it.
It's not about what you use, it's about how you use it.
Most FAQ answered here: vianaarts.deviantart.com/art/R…
You have been a reference for me for over a decade. Your precision, discipline, and technical control have always impressed me. Your work is not just realistic, it’s surgical, almost unbelievable that it's done with pens. I just wanted to leave a note to express my deep admiration for your dedication and consistency over the years. Thank you for continuing to raise the bar. 👏👏👏
Thanks for the recent fave on my artwork! 
Samuel Silva, você é um artista magnífico. E é incrível como você faz mágica com canetas!
I rarely comment (not that I'm so important), but I am completely astonished that you achieve such incredible detail and subtlety with BALLPOINT PEN. I love a meticulous process in creating art, but my hand hurts just thinking about it!
Well done; I am moved, and grateful.
Magnificent fox pictures and great colors and fur details
Having past +/- 10 years..( not being on Deviant Art) Still liking!
yes every picture is amazing ,the detail and all
