In this free art lesson, you'll learn how to draw a Golden Hamster Standing Up on its hind legs and eating step-by-step.

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To draw this cute Hamster step by step, follow along with the video tutorial below and pause the video after each step to draw at your own pace. You may find it easier to follow the step-by-step drawings below the video. The new lines in each step are shown in red, so you'll know exactly what to draw next. You may want to open the video in a new tab and use both drawing methods. Take your time and draw at your own pace.

Below you can watch a Narrated step-by-step video tutorial:

For the first few steps, don't press down too hard with your pencil. Use light, smooth strokes to begin so that it's easy to erase if you make a mistake.

Step 1: Start by drawing a circle as a guide for the hamster's head. To draw the circle, first make four marks to determine its height and width. Then connect the marks using curved lines. If you're struggling to draw the circle, just trace the outer rim of a circular objects like a coin or a bottle cap. For a more detailed guide on the different ways to draw a circle check out this tutorial: Four simple ways to draw a circle. Inside the circle draw two curved lines as guides to help you place the facial features later on.

Step 2: On the bottom, right side of the head, draw a small circle as a guide for the hamster's muzzle. Pay attention to the size and position of the muzzle in relation to the head circle. At the top, draw two short arcs as guides for the ears. The ear on the right should be a bit smaller and thinner because the head is slightly turned.

Step 3: Under the head, draw a big circle as a guide for the standing hamster's body. This circle should be about twice as big as the head circle. Inside the body, draw two Curved lines as guides for the front legs. Under the body, draw a series of short lines as guides for the hind legs. Pay attention to the sizes of the limbs in relation to the body.

That's it for the guidelines! From this point on, press down harder with your pencil for a more defined drawing of a hamster standing up.

Step 4: Inside the head, draw two small circles for the hamster's eyes. Use the initial lines as guides to position the eyes inside the head. Add a few strokes on the sides of the eyes for fur. Inside each eye, draw a tiny circle for a highlights. Inside the muzzle, near the right side, draw a circular shape for the nose. Add a couple of curved lines on the sides for the nostrils. Use short strokes to darken the top of the nose for fur.

Step 5: Draw a line under the nose that splits into two at the bottom to create the hamster's mouth. Use short strokes to create a furry texture. Add a couple of lines under the mouth to create the furry chin. Draw a few short strokes along the path of the initial circle to create the rest of the muzzle.

Step 6: Darken the arcs on top of the head to create the hamster's ears. Make the shapes slightly thinner at the top. Inside the ears, draw a series of short strokes for the ear's furry bases. Inside each ear, draw a longer, curved line for the ear's openings.

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Step 7: Use the first circle as a guide to draw the rest of the hamster's head. Darken the basic path of the circle using short strokes to create the furry texture of the head. Make the bottom of the head wider than the initial circle to create the big cheeks. Add a few more strokes inside the head to emphasize the fur.

Step 8: Use the curved line that's under the head and on the left side as a guide to draw the hamster's first front leg. Draw four small, thin shapes along the right side of the guide for the toes. Make the toes pointy at the tips for the nails. Add a short, curved line to the left for the rest of the foot. Darken the basic path of the guide using short strokes to create the rest of the leg. Make the leg slightly bigger than the initial guide.

Step 9: Use the curved line on the right as a guide to draw the hamster's other front leg the same way. draw the toes as small, thin shapes with pointy tips along the edge of the guide. Draw the rest of he foot using a short, curved line. Use short strokes along the path of the guide to create the rest of the furry leg.

Step 10: Draw the shapes of the hamster's hind feet around the guide lines under the body. The toes on the on the foot on the left are made up of small, circular shapes because the toes are pointing toward the viewer. The toes of the foot on the right should be longer because they are pointing to the right. Use the big circle as a guide to draw the rest of the body. Darken the basic path of the circle using short strokes to create the furry shape of the body.

Step 11: For a cleaner look, erase as much as you can of the initial guide lines. Don't worry about erasing all of the guides. It's okay to leave some behind. Re-draw any final sketch lines you may have accidentally erased.

Final Step: Shade your drawing for extra detail. Hamsters can have a variety of coat patterns, so you can shade yours however you'd like. For this pattern, use a medium value all over the body except for the area under the head and on the underside of the body. Shade lightly at first and gradually build up to darker values. For light values, push down very lightly on your pencil and push down harder for darker values. As you shade the body, use strokes that go in the general direction of the fur. Separate each stroke a bit as you shade so that the white of the paper comes through and creates a more furry texture. Use a slightly darker value throughout the body for shadows. Add a cast shadow at the bottom using a medium value. Shading can be time-consuming, so be patient and take breaks. It's a good idea to use reference as you shade for a more accurate depiction of a hamster. If you have a pet hamster, try to duplicate its coat pattern on your drawing. For a more detailed guide on how to shade, check out this tutorial: How to shade.

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