How to Draw Bart Simpson

Learn to draw your very own version of this beloved cartoon character

Last Updated: May 20, 2022

Bart Simpson is a member of one of the most famous cartoon families on earth. He is quite naughty and rebellious but he can sometimes be helpful to others. You could find it to be quite easy to draw him if you follow these simple steps!

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Standing Bart

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Start the outline sketch with a rectangle.
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Outline sketch the face. Draw a cross line right at the middle of the rectangle.

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3
Draw a circle for one of the eyes.
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Add another circle for the other eyeball.
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Continue with the actual line of the nose. Simply add a nose with an elongated oval.
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Add the irises. Bart’s irises are simple dots.
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Draw one curve line as part of the eyebrow. Simpsons family don’t have facial hairs.
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Add the actual line for the forehead.
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Draw a sketch upward curve line as guide to the spiky head.
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Draw the actual line of the back of the head.
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Add the nine spikes on the head.
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Draw the actual line for the upper lip.
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Add the lower lip and the chin.
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Draw the ear.
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Erase the line that was supposed to be blocked by the ear.
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Add a downward curve for the neckline.
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Draw a circle sketch outline. Imagine where you want Bart’s chest to be placed.
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Add a bigger circle for the guideline of the tummy and hips.
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Sketch the outline of the body.
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Draw two curved lines to show the center of the body.
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Add the outline sketches for the sleeves.
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Add Bart’s arm and hand outline sketch.
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Start the actual lines with the shirt.
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Draw the actual lines for the sleeves, arm and hand.
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Draw the actual lines for the shorts.
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Add the legs with for side curved lines.
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Add the actual lines of the sneakers.
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Erase the outline sketches.
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Color the draft.

Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

Wacky Bart

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Start with the outline sketches of Bart including the facial outline and body pose.
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Draw the actual lines of the eyes and nose.
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Add the mouth.
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Draw the actual lines of the spiky head and ear.
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Draw two dots for the irises and the actual lines of the shirt.
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Add the actual lines of the sleeves and hands.
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Draw the actual lines for the legs and feet.
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Erase the outline sketches.
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Color the draft.

Method 3

Method 3 of 3:

Basic Bart

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Start off with a sketch of a rectangle for the head and a smaller rectangle for the neck. Add some guidelines (not too darkly) for the face.
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At the top of the head rectangle, draw spikes or zigzags for the hair. The spikes should blend into his forehead without any discernible hairline. (Don’t make them too large; Bart’s hair is not his primary feature, and you don’t want to take attention away from other parts of his body.)
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Draw the facial features. Draw two overlapping circles for the eyeballs and two small circles inside the larger ones for the pupils. The eyeballs should be more in the middle of the face than near the top, and make sure to space them evenly. Next, add a small oval for the nose and a half circle for the ear. Don't draw the mouth for now.
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For the body, draw two overlapping circles. The circle on the top should be smaller than the circle on the bottom.
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Draw two connected ovals for each arm, a circle for the hand, and smaller ovals for the fingers. The finger ovals should be more elongated than the others, and if you want to draw him holding something, curl them around each other.
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For both legs, draw rectangles. Add a half oval to each for the feet. Sketch in a T-shirt, shorts, and shoes. Keep them basic--Bart’s attire is characterized by its simplicity.
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Outline the whole image and curve the lower part of his head to make the mouth. Add in more details and erase the guidelines.
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Color in your drawing and there you go! Bart Simpson himself, clothed in red-orange T-shirt, blue shorts and shoes, with trademark Simpson-yellow skin.

Community Q&A

Question

Does Bart live in the Himalayas?

Community Answer

He lives in America with his family, in a small town called Springfield.
Question

Do the Simpsons live in Springfield, Illinois?

Silly Billy

Community Answer

No. In the canon episodes, it isn't mentioned in which USA state they live, but it's implied and was announced by the creators that they live in Oregon, or at least that Springfield is based on the real Springfield, Oregon.
Question

In what state is Springfield?

Silly Billy

Community Answer

It's implied to be in Oregon, and was inspired by the real town of Springfield, Oregon.