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.
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
With an abandoned tricycle sitting in an empty corridor, this derelict but once grand mansion could be the setting for The Shining .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .