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.
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
