Indigo Hippopotamus (2023) Original Watercolour by Oxana Zaika

Indigo Hippopotamus is a dreamlike watercolor painting that transforms one of nature's most powerful animals into a gentle and mysterious guardian of an enchanted world. Surrounded by a cloud of shimmering indigo and sapphire butterflies, the hippopotamus emerges from tranquil waters, inviting the viewer into a realm where imagination and nature exist in perfect harmony.

Painted with watercolor and colored pencils on paper, the artwork combines luminous layers of blue, violet, and turquoise to create an atmosphere of serenity and wonder. The expressive eyes of the hippopotamus convey curiosity, wisdom, and quiet kindness, while the fluttering butterflies symbolize transformation, hope, and fleeting beauty.

This original painting is ideal for collectors who appreciate contemporary watercolor, magical realism, wildlife-inspired art, and whimsical storytelling through color and imagination.

Materials used:

watercolor,pencil

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 70 x 50 x 0.1cm (unframed)
• Signed certificate of authenticity
• Style: Graphic
• Subject: Animals and birds