Watercolor Hippo by a Rushing River

A watercolor painting of a hippo by a rushing river, in a loose, impressionistic style with wet-on-wet technique and soft bleeding edges. A three-quarter view shows the hippo partially in the water, snout lifted as white-water splashes around. The river surges past a lush riverbank with reeds and green foliage; distant banks fade into a cool blue mist. The water is rendered with ripples and reflections of light, while the hippo's textured skin is warm brown with subtle purple undertones from reflected light. The scene balances tranquil stillness with dynamic motion and captures the luminous quality of watercolor on textured paper.