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.
If you're ever struggling to find a use for your old VHS tapes you might want to take a tip from this innovative artist .
This artist had a lot of bottle to re-create a masterpiece painted with nothing but 24 litres of cola .
A woman has been left unable to smile after undergoing emergency surgery to remove infected lip fillers .
A shameless internet troll, who targets young girls online for fun, has slammed victims of cyber-bulling as WEAK .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
Bryanna Debinder, 20, from Pennsylvania in the USA, has lost 7 stone in order to impress her idol .
A young girl has been forced to stay indoors this winter because a rare allergy to the cold could kill her .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .