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.
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .