Watercolor Hippo Amid Mayan Ruins

A whimsical hippo in a watercolor scene among ancient Mayan ruins. In the foreground a plump, gentle hippo with soft gray-pink skin stands beside a crumbling stone temple adorned with intricate Mayan glyphs. The background reveals stepped pyramids, weathered blocks, and lush jungle vines. Warm, diffused sunlight filters through a dense canopy, casting gentle golden and moss-green shadows. The painting uses classic watercolor techniques: soft washes, color bleeds, and delicate paper texture, with a palette of ochre, terracotta, moss green, cerulean blue, and pale lavender. Overall mood is tranquil, curious, and dreamlike.