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 BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .