To draw Stranger Things, the easiest way is to pick a character (like Eleven, Mike, Steve, or even the Demogorgon) and follow a simple step‑by‑step drawing tutorial, breaking them down into basic shapes first.

1. Choose a character to draw

Start by deciding who you want to draw from the show:

  • Main kids : Eleven (with her haircut and nosebleed), Mike, Dustin, Lucas, Max, Will
  • Teens : Steve Harrington, Nancy, Robin, Jonathan
  • Adults : Joyce, Hopper, Bob Newby, Murray
  • Monsters : The Demogorgon, the Mind Flayer, Vecna

Picking one character lets you focus on their face, hair, and iconic outfit instead of trying to draw the whole scene at once.

2. Gather basic supplies

You don’t need fancy tools to start; just:

  • Pencil & eraser (mechanical or HB/2B works well)
  • Sketch paper or any notebook
  • Optional: black pen/marker for inking, colored pencils or markers if you want to color it later

If using a tablet or drawing app, use a pencil tool and layers (one for sketch, one for lines, one for color).

3. Break the face into simple shapes

Most Stranger Things character tutorials start by building the head and face from basic shapes:

  1. Draw a large circle for the head.
  1. Add a center line (down the middle) and a horizontal line across the eyes.
  1. Add a jawline curve under the circle to make the full face shape.

For kids, the face is often round and big, while teens and adults have slightly longer, more oval heads.

4. Place the eyes, nose, and mouth

  • Eyes : Place two big circles (or ovals) on the horizontal line, spaced apart at about one eye’s width.
  • Eyebrows : Add curved lines above the eyes; Steve has thick, worried brows, Eleven’s are more straight.
  • Nose : A small line or curve near the bottom of the face, just below the eye line.
  • Mouth : A simple line or curve; for Eleven, keep it small and serious, for Steve maybe a smirk.

For a cartoon or kawaii style, make the eyes huge and the mouth tiny; for a more realistic style, match proportions closer to the actor.

5. Draw the hair and signature look

Each character has a very recognizable hairstyle and outfit:

  • Eleven : Short, straight bob, often with a beanie and a lab coat or Elle’s pink dress.
  • Mike : Messy, slightly long hair, usually with a hoodie or jacket.
  • Steve : Big, voluminous hair, sometimes with a baseball cap, and a sleeveless jacket or swim team shirt.
  • Dustin : Big glasses, curly hair, often in a hat (like a baseball cap or a helmet/ghost disguise).
  • Demogorgon : Long, palm‑like “face,” a big mouth with many teeth, and vine‑like arms; start with a big, bony skull shape.

Sketch the hair and hat roughly first, then refine the spikes, curls, or waves afterward.

6. Add the body and clothes

  • Start with a simple neck line from the head, then sketch shoulders and a torso.
  • Add arms and hands (for a simple pose, show hands in pockets or holding a gun/fire extinguisher).
  • For clothing, think of their signature items:
    • Steve: sleeveless jacket, jeans, and often a baseball bat.
* Eleven: hoodie, lab coat, or pink dress.

* Kids: T‑shirts with 80s band logos, jeans, backpacks, or flashlights.

At first, keep joints (elbows, shoulders) as simple ovals or circles so the body looks natural.

7. Ink and erase (optional)

Once the pencil sketch looks good:

  1. Go over the final lines with a pen or black marker (you can draw over the sketch, then erase the pencil lines after).
  1. Use an eraser to remove any messy or unwanted guide lines.

If drawing digitally, put the lines on a new layer and hide the sketch layer when done.

8. Add color (if you want)

Stranger Things has a very 80s look with bold colors and moody lighting:

  • Use:
    • Steve’s hair: dark brown or black with highlights.
* Eleven’s bob: light brown/ash blonde.

* Clothes: bright reds, blues, yellows, and classic 80s windbreakers/jackets.
  • For a vintage vibe, add some film grain, shadows, and a slightly dark or blue‑tinted background (like a small town or the Upside Down).

You can also add simple shading with pencils or digital tools to make the drawing pop.

9. Easy way: follow a step‑by‑step tutorial

If you’re new to drawing, the easiest way is to follow a beginner‑friendly, frame‑by‑frame video:

  • Search for:
    • “How to draw Eleven Stranger Things step by step”
    • “How to draw Steve Harrington Stranger Things”
    • “How to draw Demogorgon Stranger Things”
    • “Kawaii Stranger Things drawing tutorial”

These tutorials show each line to draw, so you can pause and copy them one at a time, which is perfect for beginners.

10. Quick tips & mistakes to avoid

  • Don’t rush proportions : Start with big circles and lines, then add details; this helps keep the face and body in the right place.
  • Practice faces first : Draw just the head and face a few times before adding the full body.
  • Use reference images : Keep a photo of the character on screen or next to your paper to match their look.
  • It’s okay to mess up : Every artist makes rough sketches; just keep practicing and try again.

If you tell me which character you’d like to draw (like Eleven, Steve, or the Demogorgon), I can walk through a simple step‑by‑step breakdown for that one next.