In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to draw a hippo’s head in profile. Since we’re focusing only on the side view of the head, it’s not very complex. The lines are smooth and the shapes are simple, but paying attention to proportions is important to get the right look.
Key Details Of The Hippo’s Head To Focus On
- Large rounded head with a wide snout
- Small rounded ears placed near the top of the head
- Single eye visible in the profile view
- Wide nostrils positioned near the tip of the snout
- Small dots on the snout area indicating whisker pores
- Simple mouth line with a slight curve
- Minimal extra detailing to keep the shape clean
After this one, you can also practice drawing other animals with distinctive head shapes like an elephant head in profile, a lioness, a cougar, or a lion’s head in side view to expand your collection.
Color Indicators Used In This Hippo Drawing Guide
For every step in this hippopotamus head drawing, I’ve used these color indicators to help you stay on track:
- Red Color: shows the current step you are working on.
- Black Color: shows the lines you have already drawn in previous steps.
- Grey Color: shows the basic sketch outlines to help you place the elements correctly.
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