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How to Draw a Hippopotamus

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How to Draw a Hippopotamus

Want to learn how to draw how to draw a hippopotamus? This tutorial will help you do it in just 40 simple steps, with clear illustrations for each step. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, the steps below are easy to understand and follow.

You just need a pencil, drawing paper, and an eraser — then start drawing step by step!

This lesson includes 4 different ways to draw. Choose the one that suits you best!

Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing a Hippopotamus for Kids

Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing a Hippopotamus for Kids

10 steps

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Step 1

First, draw the lines as shown in the picture

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Step 2

Next, draw the mouth

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Step 3

Use an eraser to remove any extra lines

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Step 4

Next, draw the eyes

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Step 5

Draw the ears

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Step 6

Draw the large body of the hippopotamus

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Step 7

Next, draw the legs of the hippopotamus following these steps

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Step 8

Draw the short tail

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Step 9

Don't forget to draw the nose and teeth of the hippopotamus

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Step 10

Finally, color and complete the drawing

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How to Draw a Chubby Hippopotamus

How to Draw a Chubby Hippopotamus

9 steps

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Step 1

Draw the head of the hippopotamus

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Step 2

Draw the eyes

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Step 3

Draw the ears of the hippopotamus

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Step 4

Draw the body of the hippopotamus

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Step 5

Next, draw the legs of the hippopotamus

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Step 6

Draw the round belly of the hippopotamus

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Step 7

Add a cute little tail

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Step 8

Draw some lines on the legs

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Step 9

Let's color the hippopotamus too

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How to Draw a Funny Hippopotamus

How to Draw a Funny Hippopotamus

11 steps

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Step 1

Let's draw the head of the hippopotamus

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Step 2

Don't forget to draw the hippopotamus's big nose

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Step 3

Next is the hippopotamus's large mouth

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Step 4

Draw the hippopotamus's two missing teeth

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Step 5

Add the tongue as well

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Step 6

Next, draw the innocent round eyes

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Step 7

Draw the ears

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Step 8

Draw the body of the hippopotamus

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Step 9

Add legs for the hippopotamus

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Step 10

Draw some small details

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Step 11

Don't forget to color this funny hippopotamus

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Guide to drawing a hippo diving

Guide to drawing a hippo diving

10 steps

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Step 1

First, draw the hippopotamus's face with two nostrils

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Step 2

Draw the mouth with the hippopotamus's missing teeth

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Step 3

Draw the head with two ears around

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Step 4

Draw round eyes for the hippopotamus

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Step 5

Draw the body of the hippopotamus

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Step 6

Draw the legs as well

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Step 7

Decorate the legs with hooves

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Step 8

Draw the tail

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Step 9

Draw the hippopotamus's snorkel

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Step 10

Let's color the hippopotamus

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▶Drawing tips
  • Draw lightly with a pencil first, then darken the lines when you're satisfied.
  • You don't need to draw exactly like the sample — add your own style!
  • After finishing your drawing, you can color it directly on Tomau.AI to make it more vibrant.

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