Before the Upside Down changed everything, Will Byers was just a kid who loved D&D and hanging out with his friends, and this tutorial shows how to draw Will Byers in simplified style from the earlier seasons of Stranger Things. The cartoon approach strips away realistic detail and focuses on clean shapes and soft features that capture his Season 1 look.
Sketching Will in Cartoon Form
This drawing tutorial covers 14 step-by-step images, with the last one being the final colored result. The simplified style uses rounded shape for the head, dot eyes, and minimal line work for the face, making it a quicker sketch compared to realistic portraits.
Will’s Early Seasons Design
- Brown bowl-cut hair with soft bangs
- Small dot eyes and rosy cheeks
- Red puffer vest with yellow stripe
- Gray button-up shirt underneath
- Light blue jeans with cuffed bottoms
- Beige sneakers
There’s also a Will Byers in his most powerful moment for those wanting something more dramatic. The scared version of Will looking frightened pairs well with this calmer drawing, and Vecna in simplified cartoon style uses the same simplified approach if you want a matching set.
What the Colors Mean
Each step image uses a color system to keep track of new and old lines:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Will Byers in Simplified Style: Step by Step
Drop Your Will Byers Drawing Below!
That covers drawing Will Byers in his Season 1 cartoon look with the red vest and bowl cut. Leave a comment with questions or share a link to your finished piece so others can see it. For more from Hawkins, try drawing Mike Wheeler or Dustin with his pet Demodog to round out the party.
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