Steve Harrington went from high school bully to fan-favorite babysitter over the course of Stranger Things. Season three gave him the Scoops Ahoy sailor uniform and paired him with Robin at Starcourt Mall. This guide shows how to draw Steve Harrington in his ice cream shop outfit, carrying the nail-studded baseball bat he used against Upside Down creatures.
Sketching Steve Harrington in Scoops Ahoy Uniform
This tutorial contains 20 steps to draw Steve with his sailor shirt and weapon. Joe Keery played this character as someone who lost his popularity but gained real friends. The combination of ridiculous uniform and serious weapon became one of the most memorable images from season three.
Character Visual Elements
- Fluffy brown hair with volume on top
- Confident slight smirk
- Flushed cheeks
- Blue sailor-style Scoops Ahoy shirt with white stripes
- Red neckerchief tied at the collar
- Red and white striped undershirt visible at neckline
- Red pocket detail on shirt
- Brown leather wristband
- Light blue-gray jeans
- Wooden baseball bat with nails resting on shoulder
Steve’s bat became his trademark weapon after he first used it in season one against the Demogorgon. He kept upgrading it with more nails as threats got worse. For other Stranger Things characters, try tutorials for Robin Buckley in her matching uniform, Eleven using her powers, Max Mayfield with her skateboard, or Sheriff Hopper in his police outfit.
Color System Explained
Each step uses colors to show what to draw:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Steve Harrington: Step-by-Step
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That covers how to draw Steve Harrington in his Scoops Ahoy uniform with the nail bat. Did the sailor collar details give you trouble? Leave comments and link your artwork if posted online. With the series finished, what do you think of Steve’s overall arc? He started as an antagonist and became one of the most loved characters by the end.