How to Draw a Hamster
Alright all, get ready to exercise those creative muscles. Today, we're diving into how to draw the cutest little hamster ever. We’re talking colors, shapes, and lines to turn a blank page into your very own furball buddy. Each step breaks it down clear and easy, starting with the head and working down to the tiniest toes. And just wait until we get to those eyes—adding that sparkle is a game-changer. By the end, you'll be surprised at your own skills. Trust the process, keep it light, and let's make something amazing together.
Estimated Time: 50 minutes
Level: Intermediate
Materials
- Pencil
- Drawing Paper
- Crayons or Colored Pencils
- Black Marker (optional)
Lesson: How to Draw a Hamster
Below we are drawing a hamster. Start with basic shapes, move to details, then color and shade. Head, eyes, nose, all the goodies. By the end, you’ll have a cute little critter looking right at ya. Ready? Scroll down and let’s get started!
Draw the Head
First, draw the curved outline of the hamster’s furry head.
Outline the Eyes
Outline the hamster’s eyes by drawing two ovals.
Draw the Nose
Draw the flat and triangular shape of its nose.
Form the Mouth
Form the curved shape of its mouth.
Add the Chin
Draw a bumpy curved line below its mouth to add the hamster’s chin.
Attach the Ears
Attach the hamster’s large, rounded ears on the sides of its head.
Outline the Body
Draw the oval-shaped outline of the hamster’s body.
Add the Arms
Add the curving shape of the hamster’s arms.
Draw the Hands
Draw the hamster’s clawed hands connected to its arms.
Form the Feet
Form the hamster’s feet attached to the base of its body.
Outline the Whiskers
Outline the whiskers by drawing long curving lines on the sides of its nose.
Shade the Eyes
Shade the hamster’s eyes with black. Then, draw shaded white ovals to add some shine.
Fill in the Ears, Nose, Hands and Feet
Use light pink to shade the hamster’s ears, nose, hands and feet.
Color the Fur
Color the hamster’s fur with light orange.
Add Shading to the Fur
Add a cream-colored shading to the hamster’s snout, cheeks, arms and belly.
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