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.
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .