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How to draw Margo Gru | Despicable Me

Last Updated on May 14, 2026

Has Margo Gru, the eldest adopted daughter of Felonius Gru, ever caught your eye with her distinctive style and personality? If so, our step-by-step tutorial on how to draw Margo Gru will be a delightful addition to your sketching journey.

Margo’s Distinguished Look: Key Features to Focus On

  • Facial Features: Margo’s glasses frame her brown eyes and add a unique touch to her face.
  • Hair: Her brown ponytail, neatly tied up, gives her a smart and mature appearance.
  • Outfit: Her attire, especially the plaid skirt and hi-top Converse sneakers, radiate a youthful charm.

While mastering how to draw Margo, consider adding characters from Despicable Me like her playful sisters, Edith and Agnes, to make your artwork even more vibrant!

The Guide’s Color Essence

Before delving into the drawing process, it’s essential to understand our tutorial’s color cues:

  • Red Color: Represents the current drawing step to focus on.
  • Black Color: Illustrates the lines you’ve drawn in the previous steps.
  • Grey Color: Demonstrates the basic sketch proportions.

This tutorial encompasses 13 comprehensive steps. The initial step is for laying down the basic structure of the sketch. Once completed, artists have the option to ink the sketch. Remember, always allow the ink to dry thoroughly before erasing the underlying pencil marks to achieve a crisp, smudge-free result.

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How did your Margo Gru turn out? Now that you’ve worked through how to draw Margo Gru, feel free to drop your finished sketch in the comments under the pinned post on Pinterest, it’s always fun to see everyone’s take on her. If you want a fresh batch of guides in your inbox each week, the signup form is waiting at the top of this page.

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