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.
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A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
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FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .