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.
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
