Everyone’s favorite Hawkins nerd deserves his own drawing tutorial! In this guide you will learn how to draw Dustin Henderson holding a jar with his unusual pet from the Upside Down. Remember when he found that strange pollywog creature and decided to keep it hidden from everyone? That little slug eventually became the Demodog named D’Artagnan, and their weird friendship was one of the highlights of season two.
Sketching Dustin Henderson and His Demodog
This tutorial breaks down into 24 step-by-step images that will guide you through drawing Dustin with his creepy little companion. Gaten Matarazzo brought so much charm to this character that even hiding a monster in his room seemed adorable. By the end of this guide, you will have captured that pure joy on Dustin’s face as he shows off his bizarre pet project.
Character Appearance Breakdown
- Signature red, white and blue trucker cap
- Curly brown hair peeking out from under the hat
- Big cheerful smile with closed happy eyes
- Blue denim jacket over a light green shirt
- Tan khaki pants
- Blue sneakers with white stripes
- Large glass jar held in both hands
- Small Demodog creature inside the jar with its petal-shaped head
Dustin always had the best one-liners and the worst decision-making skills when it came to Upside Down creatures. If you want to draw more Hawkins kids, try our tutorials for Lucas Sinclair with his slingshot, worried Mike, scared young Will Byers, Steve Harrington in his ice cream uniform, or Max Mayfield with her headphones on.
Understanding the Guide: Color System
Follow along easily using these color indicators at each step:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Dustin Henderson: Full Tutorial
Show Us Your Dustin Drawing!
Now you know how to draw Dustin Henderson with his little Upside Down buddy. Did the jar and creature give you trouble, or was the curly hair the tricky part? Leave a comment with your experience, and share a link to your artwork if you posted it anywhere online.