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.
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
FROM THE world famous Girl with a Pearl Earring painting to a jaguar in the grass, these incredible drawings are created from coloured ballpoint pens .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .