FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters. The art works entitled 'Houndton Tabby', were designed by illustrator and artist Kim Parkhurst, 39, after she combined her love of drawing and Downton Abbey. 'I've been painting portraits of animals in historical costume for some time,” explains New Yorker Kim. “I've taken some familiar and beloved characters whose demeanour, personality, and appearance seemed to translate to certain breeds of dog or cat. 'I got to thinking about Mr Bates' character and storyline, and Brendan Coyle's facial structure, and how he could look hard but also had the warmest, kindest eyes.
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
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