How to Draw Marge Simpson: Easy 10-Step Guide

Bring Springfield’s most iconic matriarch to life with this simple drawing guide, perfect for artists ages 6 and up. You’ll only need a pencil, an eraser, and a piece of paper to master Marge’s famous beehive hair and classic look. Follow along to build your character-drawing confidence one line at a time.

10 Steps

🎯 Final Result

A colorful, finished drawing of Marge Simpson, showcasing her tall blue hair and green dress.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sketching the Eyes and Nose

Pencil sketch showing two circles for Marge Simpson's eyes and a small curved line for her nose.

Start by drawing two circles for the eyes and a small curved line for the nose. Teacher's Tip: Keep your pencil pressure light so you can easily erase any overlapping lines later. Make sure the eyes are close together to capture Marge's signature look!

Step 2: Defining the Face and Mouth

Drawing the outline of Marge Simpson's face, ear, and mouth with teeth details.

Outline the face and neck using smooth, curved lines. Add a 'C' shape for the ear and detail the mouth with small lines to represent her teeth. Tip: Use a steady hand to ensure the mouth line flows naturally into the jawline.

Step 3: Starting the Beehive Hair

Sketching the base of Marge Simpson's tall beehive hair using small connected U-shaped lines.

Now for the fun part—the hair! Use a series of small, connected 'U' shaped lines to build the base of her tall, iconic hairstyle. Tip: Don't worry about making the 'U' shapes perfect; the repetition creates the texture of her hair.

Step 4: Completing the Hair and Adding Pearls

Completing the beehive hair shape and adding a pearl necklace around Marge's neck.

Finish the rectangular shape of the hair with more 'U' lines, then draw a string of small circles at the base of the neck for her pearl necklace. Tip: Vary the size of the circles slightly to make the pearls look more realistic.

Step 5: Sketching the Arm and Hand

Drawing Marge Simpson's arm and hand using V and U shaped lines.

Use two 'V' shaped lines to outline the arm, then use overlapping 'U' shapes to form the fingers. Tip: Keep the fingers rounded at the tips to maintain the cartoon style.

Step 6: Refining the Hands

Adding palm details and sketching the second arm and hand for Marge Simpson.

Add detail to the palm with a few curved lines, then sketch the second arm and hand. Tip: Use your own hand as a reference for the placement of the fingers if you get stuck!

Step 7: Drawing the Dress

Outlining Marge Simpson's dress with long curved lines.

Outline the dress using long, sweeping curved lines. Connect them at the top and bottom to create the tube shape. Tip: Make sure the dress lines align with the arms you drew earlier.

Step 8: Sketching the Legs

Drawing the first leg and foot of Marge Simpson with a shoe detail.

Use curved lines to draw the first leg and foot. Add a horizontal line across the foot to mark the top of her shoe. Tip: Keep the leg slightly tapered to give it a natural look.

Step 9: Finishing the Legs

Completing the second leg and foot to finish the Marge Simpson outline.

Draw the second leg and foot using the same curved technique. Ensure the shoes look balanced. Tip: Check that your lines are clean before you start the final coloring phase.

Step 10: Adding Color

The final colored drawing of Marge Simpson with yellow skin and blue hair.

Time to bring her to life! Use bright yellow for her skin and a vibrant blue for her hair. Tip: Use light, even strokes with your colored pencils to avoid streaks.