Nancy Wheeler evolved from a typical high school student into one of the most capable fighters in Stranger Things. After losing her friend Barb in season one, she picked up a shotgun and never looked back. This guide shows how to draw Nancy Wheeler armed and ready, capturing her determined look from the later seasons.
Drawing Nancy Wheeler with Shotgun
Follow 22 steps to sketch Nancy in her brown jacket, holding her weapon in a ready position. Natalia Dyer portrayed Nancy’s transformation from cautious teenager to someone willing to face any threat head-on. Her investigative nature and refusal to stay on the sidelines made her essential to every battle against the Upside Down.
Visual Features to Include
- Wavy shoulder-length brown hair
- Determined expression with slight frown
- Small stud earrings
- Flushed cheeks
- Brown leather jacket with cream-colored fleece collar
- Pink and white striped turtleneck underneath
- Light blue high-waisted jeans
- Pump-action shotgun held across the body
- Both hands gripping the weapon properly
Nancy trained herself to shoot after the events of season one. She became a reliable marksman when the group needed firepower. For other Stranger Things characters, see our tutorials for her brother Mike Wheeler with his walkie-talkie, Steve Harrington in his Scoops Ahoy uniform, Sheriff Hopper in uniform, or Jonathan Byers with his camera.
Color Coding in This Guide
Each step uses specific colors to indicate progress:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Nancy Wheeler: Step-by-Step
Leave Your Comments and Drawings
This completes the guide on how to draw Nancy Wheeler with her shotgun. Were the weapon details difficult to get right? Share your thoughts in the comments and link your artwork if posted online. Since the show ended, what do you think about Nancy’s final choice between Steve and Jonathan? The love triangle lasted all five seasons without a clear resolution for many viewers.