This walkthrough covers how to draw a hippo from a front view as it walks forward. The symmetry of this pose makes it a good choice if you want to focus on proportions and bulk. It’s straightforward overall, with most of the challenge in shaping the head and fitting the legs underneath it properly.
Key Details to Watch While Drawing a Walking Hippo
- Broad, rounded head with small eyes and ears aligned high up
- Wide nostrils and thick lips forming a simple rectangular snout
- Large curved body tapering smoothly into the legs
- Short legs with well-defined toes and padded feet
- Body mass shifts slightly forward due to walking motion
If you want to continue working with other animals and practice different poses and shapes, try sketching an elephant, a ram or a lioness next.
Visual Color Guide Used in the Steps
- Red Color: Active linework for the current step
- Black Color: Lines that were completed in earlier steps
- Grey Color: Underlying sketch layer
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