How to Draw Bart Simpson

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

Reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson

Last Updated: December 20, 2024

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

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Standing Bart

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Draw a cross line right at the middle of the rectangle.

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Simply add a nose with an elongated oval.
Bart’s irises are simple dots.
Simpsons family don’t have facial hairs.
Imagine where you want Bart’s chest to be placed.

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Wacky Bart

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Method 3

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Basic Bart

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Add some guidelines (not too darkly) for the face.
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.)
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.
The circle on the top should be smaller than the circle on the bottom.
The finger ovals should be more elongated than the others, and if you want to draw him holding something, curl them around each other.
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.
Add in more details and erase the guidelines.
Bart Simpson himself, clothed in red-orange T-shirt, blue shorts and shoes, with trademark Simpson-yellow skin.

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Where does Bart live?

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

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Do the Simpsons live in Springfield, Illinois?

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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.

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In what state is Springfield?

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

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Draw lightly in pencil so that you can easily rub out mistakes.
- As an animated character, Bart has been drawn many times by both fans and storyboard creators on The Simpsons, and has many incarnations. If you’re a first-timer you should probably stick to the tutorial, but you can also make changes to some of Bart’s features and give him your own unique spin.
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