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.
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .