This tutorial will show you how to create cute Hippo Character using simple shapes and a really simple effective drawing technique . This technique has been adopted from recent addition to the store of Animal Head Graphic Set , latest addition to the store. Here is how it is done.

Preview of the final image

Step 1

Create Head of Hippo!

Using oval tool draw a simple oval shape . Use select ool to modify the shape and then place a copy of the oval shape over the modified oval shape.

Step 2

Create Ears for the Hippo!

Start off by creating an oval , adjust the node to create a slightly elongated shape. Use offset path to create a copy inside the first shape.

Step 3

Fill with color the Hippo Head created in Step 1 , and arrange the Hippo Ears over the Head. here is how

Step 4

Step 5

Create a rectangular shape to create a tooth and reflect the tooth to create a copy.

Step 6

Create a black outline for the illustrated head reserve 2 copies.

Step 7

As you see in the final image there are a light grey outline to the illustration , use second copy of the expanded head and give it a grey stroke.

Step 8

Making Arms of Hippo Character

Step 9

Assembling the Character

Step 10

Step 11

As in step 6 and 7 add black stroke and grey stroke to the arm and >right click >arrange> send to back

Step12

Adjusting the arms to the head you will get something similar like this

Step 13

A rectangular shape was added behind the illustration of the character.

Step 14

Use some fun font to write the text Hippo! , i used (SF Slapstick Comic Shaded) downloaded from dafont.com

Step 15

Right click the text and create outlines. While selecting the text area use paint bucket to fill with color.

Finished image!

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