As the Dungeon Master and self-appointed leader of the party, Mike Wheeler holds the group together through every season of Stranger Things. This guide walks through how to draw Mike Wheeler in simplified style, using the same cartoon approach that works well for the rest of the Hawkins gang.
The Party Leader in Cartoon Form
The tutorial runs through 16 images total, ending with the final colored version. Like the other simplified Stranger Things characters, this one relies on rounded shapes, dot features, and clean outlines to keep the drawing quick and fun.
Mike’s Simplified Look
- Wavy dark brown hair past the ears
- Small dot eyes with a slight smile
- Tan jacket with side pockets
- Striped collared polo shirt underneath
- Light blue cuffed jeans
- Beige sneakers with white laces
The simplified party keeps growing. Simplified El makes a natural companion piece since the two characters are so connected in the show. Cartoon Dustin Henderson and Will in his Season 1 look are also done in this same style, so they display well as a set.
Color Coding in Each Step
Here’s what the three colors represent throughout the drawing:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
Draw Mike Wheeler Step by Step
Share Your Cartoon Mike!
That wraps up the Mike Wheeler drawing in cartoon form. Drop a comment below or link to your finished piece so everyone can see it. For more Hawkins characters, try Lucas Sinclair with his slingshot to complete the core party, or go for something darker with simplified Vecna. Every guide goes live on Facebook and Telegram the same day it publishes here, new videos hit YouTube daily, and Pinterest gets updated regularly too. You can also support SketchOk on Patreon by grabbing hand-drawn coloring pages.