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.
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut.
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters.
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare.
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights.
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters.
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree.
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes.
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond.
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach.
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects.
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London.
