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Last Updated: March 10, 2025 Fact Checked

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This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 385,552 times.

Homer Simpson is a widely recognizable cartoon character, in part because of the popularity of The Simpsons cartoon series, and also because of his comical representation of American working class stereotypes. This article will show you how to draw him, step-by-step.

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Homer's Head

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  1. 1 Draw one circle. This will be the eye.Simpsons Step1_970.png
  2. Simpsons Step2_532.png 2 Draw a small circle, about half the size of the other one. Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Draw a horizontally straight line from the end of the nose to the eye. 3 Draw a horizontally straight line from the end of the nose to the eye.[1]
  4. Step 4 Draw another circle, the same size as the eye. 4 Draw another circle, the same size as the eye. It must be exactly in line with it, horizontally. It must 'wrap' around the nose.
  5. Step 5 Erase the parts that overlap the nose and the first eye, as the first eye should be more in the foreground. 5 Erase the parts that overlap the nose and the first eye, as the first eye should be more in the foreground.
  6. Step 6 Draw a curved line that stretches from the bottom point of the nose, to about in line with the far side of the first eye. 6 Draw a curved line that stretches from the bottom point of the nose, to about in line with the far side of the first eye.
  7. Step 7 Draw another curved line from the same point as the previous one, but pointing down, in a south-east direction. 7 Draw another curved line from the same point as the previous one, but pointing down, in a south-east direction. Its length must be about the height of one of the eyes.[2]
  8. Step 8 Draw another curved line from the finishing point of the last one, pointing slightly down. 8 Draw another curved line from the finishing point of the last one, pointing slightly down. Its length will be the same as the vertical height of the nose.
  9. Step 9 Draw a small... 9 Draw a small curved line, slightly smaller than the last one, that goes from the finishing point of the last one, pointing south-west.
  10. Step 10 From the ending... 10 From the ending point of the line in Step 9, draw yet another curved line that points south-east, that is slightly longer than the vertical height of one of the eyes.
  11. Step 11 Draw a curved line from the point of the last one, to the point of the one in Step 12. 11 Draw a curved line from the point of the last one, to the point of the one in Step 12.
  12. Step 12 Add any expression of your choice to the mouth. 12 Add any expression of your choice to the mouth.
  13. Step 13 Draw a circle that is about the size of the curved part of Homer's skull (see picture above). 13 Draw a circle that is about the size of the curved part of Homer's skull (see picture above). Chop off half to make it a semi-circle, but at an angle.
  14. Step 14 Move the semicircle to a suitable point. 14 Move the semicircle to a suitable point.
  15. Step 15 Make a small lump above the second eye (see picture). 15 Make a small lump above the second eye (see picture).
  16. Step 16 Draw a straight line from the top of the lump, to the bottom of the semicircle. 16 Draw a straight line from the top of the lump, to the bottom of the semicircle.
  17. Step 17 Draw a curved line from the other point of the skull semicircle that stretches all the way down past the mouth. 17 Draw a curved line from the other point of the skull semicircle that stretches all the way down past the mouth.
  18. Step 18 Create a circle about half the size of the eye, and cut a small part off. 18 Create a circle about half the size of the eye, and cut a small part off. This will be the ear.
  19. Step 19 Draw the line that appears on homers ear(see picture). 19 Draw the line that appears on homers ear(see picture).
  20. Step 20 Add the two curved hairs at the top, and the other ones just above the ear. 20 Add the two curved hairs at the top, and the other ones just above the ear.
  21. Step 21 Add pupils to the eyes at any desired point. 21 Add pupils to the eyes at any desired point.
  22. 22 Fill the face and Homer's beard with appropriate colours. If the head is too big, you can rub out and make it smaller
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Homer's Face and Body

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  1. Step 1 Draw 2 circles as eyes. 1 Draw 2 circles as eyes. Place two dots for the pupils in both circles.
  2. Step 2 Draw the nose shaped as a sausage under the eyes. 2 Draw the nose shaped as a sausage under the eyes.
  3. Step 3 Draw a bow that is pointing to the left for the first part for the mouth. 3 Draw a bow that is pointing to the left for the first part for the mouth.
  4. Step 4 Draw another bow that is pointed to the right and is connected to the other bow. 4 Draw another bow that is pointed to the right and is connected to the other bow.
  5. Step 5 Draw Homer's head above his eyes. 5 Draw Homer's head above his eyes.
  6. Step 6 Draw his hair making 4 half circles. 6 Draw his hair making 4 half circles.
  7. Step 7 Draw Homer's neck and ear, for the ear you can simply draw a half of a small circle. 7 Draw Homer's neck and ear, for the ear you can simply draw a half of a small circle.
  8. Step 8 Draw the collar right under his neck. 8 Draw the collar right under his neck.
  9. Step 9 Draw under the collar Homer's tummy. 9 Draw under the collar Homer's tummy.
  10. Step 10 Draw the 2 sleeves from his shirt. 10 Draw the 2 sleeves from his shirt.
  11. Step 11 Draw under his sleeve his arm with the hand. 11 Draw under his sleeve his arm with the hand.
  12. Step 12 Draw the start of his pants and legs. 12 Draw the start of his pants and legs.
  13. Step 13 Draw his leg and shoe under his visible arm. 13 Draw his leg and shoe under his visible arm.
  14. Step 14 Draw his other leg and shoe next to the other one. 14 Draw his other leg and shoe next to the other one.
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  • Question What color doughnut does he eat? Community Answer Community Answer Homer Simpson usually eats a tan donut with pink icing and rainbow sprinkles. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 37 Helpful 77
  • Question Does Homer have teeth? Community Answer Community Answer Yes. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 34 Helpful 69
  • Question Should I draw Homer with eyebrows? Community Answer Community Answer The decision to include eyebrows is yours. In my experience, Homer often looks better without them. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 23 Helpful 56
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  • Try using a pencil, and then color in using paint or color pencils. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0
  • Draw lightly with a pencil, so that if you need to erase the pencil marks won't be there. It overall makes the drawing cleaner looking. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 1
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References

  1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MODiRd_nzgg
  2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MODiRd_nzgg

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Jeanine Hattas Wilson Reviewed by: Jeanine Hattas Wilson Artist This article was reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson. Jeanine Hattas Wilson is a Professional Painter and the President of Hattas Public Murals, Inc. With nearly 20 years of experience, Jeanine specializes in creating, overseeing, designing, and painting murals. Jeanine holds a BA in Advertising from Marquette University and a Studio Painting Minor from The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. She has studied at The Atelier Artien in Paris, France, Los Angeles Academy of Figurative Art, and under renowned artists such as Robert Liberace, Michael Siegel, and William Cochran. To date, Hattas Public Murals has painted nearly 5,000 commissioned works of art in homes and commercial and public spaces. This article has been viewed 385,552 times. 25 votes - 75% Co-authors: 66 Updated: March 10, 2025 Views: 385,552 Categories: Featured Articles | Drawing Animated Characters Article SummaryX

To draw Homer Simpson, start by making 2 circles for the eyes and putting a dot in the middle of each eye for the pupils. Underneath the eyes, draw a sausage shape for the nose. Next, draw 2 bows pointing in opposite directions for the mouth. Then, add his hair in 4 half circles above his eyes, and one of his ears by drawing a small half circle. Finally, complete Homer's top half by drawing a collar under his neck, 2 shirt sleeves, and a tummy below the collar. For tips on how to draw Homer's head and legs, keep reading! Did this summary help you?YesNo

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