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.
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
An Australian explorer has travelled the globe with a toy pig, known as Travel Piggy, in search of a missing cuddly companion .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
