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.
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .