In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to draw a hippopotamus head front view in 12 steps. The design is straightforward but includes enough details to make the animal recognizable. I’d call this one medium in complexity since it has more attention to facial proportions than a simple cartoon sketch.
Main Features of the Hippopotamus Head
- Head Shape: Wide and rounded with strong jawlines.
- Ears: Small and upright on top of the head.
- Eyes: Positioned high, with heavy lids.
- Nostrils: Large and oval, sitting on the top of the snout.
- Mouth: Wide with thick lips.
- Details: skin folds around the eyes and muzzle.
Once you finish this one, you could also try drawing other animal heads like an elephant, rhino, or lion to practice different proportions.
Step Colors in the Guide
- Red Color: The lines for the current step.
- Black Color: The lines already completed.
- Grey Color: The initial sketch that guides proportions.
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