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 divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
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 .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .