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.
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .