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 chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
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 .
