In this one, I’ll guide you through how to draw a chibi hippo dressed as a chef and holding a spoon. The drawing is done in a simple cartoon style with clear proportions, making it approachable for beginners. Since there are 17 steps, I’d call the complexity easy, as the lines are smooth and repetitive without difficult details.
Main Features of the Chibi Hippo Chef
- Head: Rounded shape with small ears on each side.
- Face: Large eyes and two small nostrils on the snout.
- Hat: Puffy chef’s hat sitting above the head.
- Clothes: Chef’s coat with buttons down the front.
- Arms: Short arms with one hand holding a spoon.
- Legs: Small and rounded with simple feet.
After finishing this one, you could also try drawing other themed animal characters like an elephant on safari, a superhero cheetah, or a rockstar horse.
Step Colors and Guide Explanation
- Red Color: Current step to draw.
- Black Color: Lines already completed.

















That wraps up the how to draw Chibi Hippo Drawing Tutorial, and hopefully your little hippo turned out just as round and adorable as you were imagining. If you want to keep up with new guides, there’s an email signup at the top of the page for weekly updates, and you can also find the SketchOk Pinterest where other readers drop their finished drawings in the comments. Would love to see your Chibi Hippo in there too.