Hippopotamus in the Water

Hippopotamus in the Water is a classic animal motif. Animal coloring pages are among the most popular of all. Coloring them helps children discover the shapes and characteristics of familiar and exotic animals while mixing colors freely. Realistic or wild with pink manes and blue spots: anything goes.

For this hippopotamus, we recommend coloring the massive body in a strong gray-brown. The areas submerged in water can be shaded with blue tones to create depth. Use violet and gray shades for realistic shadows underwater. The wet skin looks especially lively when you add lighter highlights. The water itself gains character through various shades of blue and green, while the savanna trees in the background stand out in warm earth and green tones.

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