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.
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
These images of vintage cars, bikes and vans, pictured all over the world, could easily have come from a globetrotting petrol-head’s photo album .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
