Hippopotamus
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Year completed: 2007
Medium: Ink Line Art Illustration with
Digital Tinting
Description: Fine art drawing of a Hippopotamus
(Hippopotamus amphibius)
Hand-signed limited edition fine art print (500) of
a Hippopotamus. The illustration is reproduced on
high-quality acid free stock. Dealer inquires are welcome.
Limited
edition fine art print:
8"x10" (20.3 x 25.4cm) $17.95
11"x14" (27.9 x 36.6cm) $22.95
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Artist's notes:
 This
is an older drawing made in 2004. The hippo was a pretty
straightforward ink drawing, but when it came to laying
on the digital tint I had to get creative - because the
animal is a brown-grey with pinkish undertones that become
more pronounced near the undersides, mouth and eyes. I created
one layer of pink and another of the brown-grey and blended
the two together. Looking at hippos now I'd say this is
a fairly accurate depiction of their unique skin color.
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Information about the Hippopotamus:
The Hippopotamus can be found in Sub-Saharan parts of
Africa. Hippos are about 5 feet tall weighing up to 3 1/2
tons. In weight, the hippo is the second largest land mammal.
The eyes and nostrils protrude, allowing the animal to see
and breathe while otherwise submerged in the water. The
name hippopotamus is derived from the Greek words meaning
“river horse.” Hippos are extremely territorial and will
attacks human - even in boats - to defend their turf. Hippos
cause more human fatalities per year in African than any
other large mammal - including lions.
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Tags:
hippo,
african,
mammal,
wildlife,
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Collectible magnet
of the Hippopotamus
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