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Draw the head
In the upper part of your page, draw a big round head. Hamsters have chubby faces, so make it wider than it is tall. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Hamster
This cartoon hamster has a wide chubby face, small ears and a round body, holding a tiny seed. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 15 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon hamster, step by step
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Add the small ears
On the top left and top right of the head, draw two small round ears. Inside each one, draw a smaller circle.
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Draw the eyes and puffy cheeks
In the middle of the face, draw two round eyes with a white shine. Under each eye, draw a puffy round cheek, and a small pink oval on top of each cheek.
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Draw the nose and whiskers
Between the cheeks, draw a small round nose, a short line down and a mouth like the letter W. Under the mouth, draw two little front teeth. Add three whiskers on each side.
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Draw the body
Under the head, draw a round, chubby body that is wide at the bottom. On the tummy, draw a big light oval.
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Add the paws, feet and seed
At the bottom, draw two oval feet. On the tummy, draw a sunflower seed shaped like a drop, with a tiny paw on each side holding it.
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Color your hamster
Color the fur light orange. Color the tummy and puffy cheeks cream, the inner ears, nose, paws and feet pink, and the seed brown. Keep the eyes dark.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon hamster
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Chubby is cute
Make the head and body wide and round. A chubby hamster looks the cutest.
3
Small ears
Keep the ears small, or your hamster will look like a mouse.
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Puffy cheeks
The puffy cheeks show where the hamster keeps its snacks.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Try a white hamster
Leave the fur white and add a few light orange patches.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon hamster in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon hamster easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it. Younger kids can skip the whiskers and teeth.
How do I draw hamster cheeks?
Draw a puffy round shape under each eye, a little lighter than the rest of the face.
What colors do I need for a cartoon hamster?
Light orange, cream, pink and brown.
Can I draw a hamster in a ball or a wheel?
Yes. Draw a big circle around the hamster for a ball, or a round wheel behind it.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
