How to Draw a Hamster
Learn how to draw a hamster step by step. This page keeps every hamster lesson in one place, like a chubby cartoon hamster holding a sunflower seed. Each lesson shows one step at a time in pencil, so it is easy to follow.
What makes a cartoon hamster
A wide, chubby face with puffy cheeks, small round ears, a round body and tiny paws. Hamsters store food in their cheeks, so big puffy cheeks make it look just right.
Tips for drawing a hamster
- Make the head wider than it is tall.
- Keep the ears small and round.
- Add puffy cheeks under the eyes.
- Give it a seed or a nut to hold.
Questions people ask
How do you draw a hamster for kids?
Draw a wide round head with small ears, two eyes, puffy cheeks, a nose with whiskers and two teeth. Then draw a chubby body, feet and tiny paws holding a seed.
What colors do you use for a cartoon hamster?
Light orange or golden brown for the fur, cream for the tummy and cheeks, pink for the ears, nose and feet, and brown for the seed.
What is the difference between a hamster and a mouse drawing?
A hamster has small ears, a chubby round body and almost no tail. A mouse has big ears and a long thin tail.