Stranger Things fans, this one is for you! Today we tackle one of the most memorable scenes from season one: Joyce Byers wrapped in Christmas lights, desperately trying to reach her son trapped in the Upside Down. Winona Ryder made this frantic mother an instant icon, and now you can learn how to draw Joyce Byers in her full alphabet wall glory.
Drawing Joyce Byers from Season One
This guide contains 22 step-by-step images that will take you from basic shapes to a finished drawing of Joyce Byers. You will capture her worried expression, the tangled Christmas lights, and that walkie-talkie she used to communicate with Will. Fun fact: the production team used over 1,200 Christmas lights for the alphabet wall scene, and Winona Ryder kept several strands as souvenirs after filming.
Key Features of This Character
- Wavy shoulder-length brown hair with a messy, unkempt look
- Wide worried eyes and open mouth showing distress
- Rust-colored jacket over a pale green shirt
- Light blue jeans with rolled cuffs
- Brown casual shoes
- Multicolored Christmas light strand wrapped around her hands
- Gray walkie-talkie in her left hand
Joyce never gave up on Will when everyone else thought he was gone. That determination defined her character throughout all five seasons. If you enjoy drawing Joyce Byers, check out our tutorials for young Will Byers looking scared or him showing his gained powers in s5, Sheriff Hopper in his uniform, Mike Wheeler with his walkie-talkie, or Eleven using her powers.
How This Guide Works: Step Navigation
Each drawing step uses a color system to keep you on track:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Joyce Byers: Step-by-Step Guide
Share Your Artwork Below!
That wraps up our tutorial on how to draw Joyce Byers from Stranger Things. Did you nail that worried expression? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and if you posted your drawing online, leave a link so we can all check it out.