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.
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .