A happy Hippo going for a refreshing dip on a sunny day.
I don't usually paint animals but I could not resist this cute face and had to give it a go in watercolor.
I am sharing this with Daily Paintworks and Paint Party Friday.
Foto reference from Paint My Photo.


Oh I love him... or her! Cute! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is the most beautiful hippo I ever saw :-)) But seriously...gorgeously painted !
ReplyDeleteAwww, he's adorable! Awesome painting! Your happy hippo makes me happy!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous!
ReplyDeleteAwesome painting! Happy Hippo is cute :)
ReplyDeletewowee Cynthia, he is fabulous. Terrific painting my friend.
ReplyDeleteHugs Annette x
more animals cynnie :) ...his face is just wonderful .
ReplyDeleteWell my friend your hippo looks amazing. I LOVE it. Your are one talented painter..
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A zoo hippo, Cynnie? I don't think they are native to Germany. ;-) This is a terrific painting of that funny "water hog." (Love the new look of your blog, too.)
ReplyDeleteHow do you know that I love hippos??? This one is adorable - it just needs to open up its big mouth!! Beautiful work, Cynnie.
ReplyDeleteWish I could paint like this! Beautiful painting Cynnie. You have to paint animals more often :)
ReplyDeleteVery well made! Arianna
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful, Cyn! I thought I was looking at the photo and scrolled down to see the painting until I realized this was it. Marvelous work on this one!
ReplyDeleteJaja ich kann keine Tiere malen, ja das sehe ich *gg*
ReplyDeleteDas wirkt so toll, die Farbkombi, die Lichter, es wirkt plastisch und es ist für mich perfekt!
Wünsche Dir eine schöne Woche,
lG Anja
Oh I love the hippo! Your new banner looks great!
ReplyDeleteThis is actually quite realistic!!! Great colours Cynthia!! Catching up with your blog too!!
ReplyDeleteYou're very good at watercolors. It's just amazing, Cynthia!
ReplyDeleteYour hippo painting belongs in a magazine! Absolutely amazing, Cynnie!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Gaby
Hi Cynthia, I love how you captured the play of light and your colours are beautiful :D
ReplyDeleteYou never paint animals? Well, this looks like you've done it many times before. It's done so well! I love the light (and shadows).
ReplyDeleteBrilliant watercolor hippo ... he looks so lifelike and handsome!
ReplyDeleteoxo
Terrific hippo! They are such funny, strange creatures! I find it hard to believe you don't do animals much. Thank you for the nice comment on my blog!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very beautiful hippo !!! I love the watery texture and the colors!
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