Depict a Hippopotamus

Learn how to draw a hippopotamus and focus on just the face. This pace by step tutorial keeps it fun and easy.

how to draw a hippopotamus
Drawing of a Hippopotamus Face up

Did y'all know that hippos are considered the 2nd largest state animal on Earth, subsequently the elephant? They can weigh up to 7000 lbs., which is the equivalent of three small cars. And somehow they get to be this large by simply eating plants. That's pretty amazing!

These magnificent mammals were once found throughout many parts of Africa. Sadly, populations have declined due to habitat loss and hunting. Today, they are largely confined to protected areas in E African countries.

At present students can gain some appreciation of this amazing creature past drawing i. This hippo tutorial that just focuses on the head might be perfect if your students are immature, and they just need some simple shapes to follow. The large boxy head fills the newspaper and has eyes that await right back at you lot, so it makes for a fun and easy project for artists of all ages.

how to draw a hippopotamus
Preview of the Hippopotamus Face stride past stride tutorial

MATERIALS

  • Hippo Face PDF Tutorial (click to open PDF)
  • Drawing newspaper
  • Blackness mark
  • Crayons

DIRECTIONS

Time needed:ane hr.

How to Describe a Hippopotamus Face

  1. Brand guidelines. Draw 2 nostrils.

  2. Draw a bend over the superlative of the nostrils.

  3. Finish the mouth shape underneath.

  4. Add a chin.

  5. Describe the superlative of the caput.

  6. Add two eyes and brows.

  7. Depict two ears.

  8. Fill in the eyes and add shoulders.

  9. Trace with a mark and color with crayons.

how to draw a hippopotamus

Draw an Easy Hippo

If yous'd like to draw an entire hippopotamus torso, then this easy tutorial might exist more to your liking.

easy hippo drawing
easy hippo drawing

MATERIALS

  • Easy Hippo PDF Tutorial
  • Drawing newspaper
  • Black marker
  • Crayons