Jonathan Byers spent most of Stranger Things behind a camera lens. Will’s older brother used photography to observe the world around him, and his hobby proved useful when he accidentally captured evidence of the Upside Down. This tutorial covers how to draw Jonathan Byers holding his vintage camera with that observant expression he always wore.
Sketching Jonathan Byers with Camera
This guide consists of 19 steps that build up Jonathan from simple shapes to the finished character. Charlie Heaton played Jonathan as the quiet outsider who preferred taking pictures to socializing. His photographs of the woods became key evidence in season one when the Demogorgon appeared in one of his shots.
Appearance Elements
- Shaggy brown hair parted to the side
- Concerned expression with raised eyebrows
- Flushed cheeks
- Blue-gray button-up shirt worn open
- Cream-colored t-shirt underneath
- Vintage film camera held at chest level
- Dark camera strap around neck
- Both hands gripping the camera body
Jonathan worked as an outsider throughout the series. He cared deeply about his family but struggled to connect with people outside that circle. Other Stranger Things tutorials include his mother Joyce Byers with Christmas lights, his brother scared young Will Byers, Nancy Wheeler with her shotgun, or Robin Buckley in her ice cream uniform.
Step Color System
Colors in each step indicate your progress:
- Red Color: lines added in the current step.
- Black Color: lines completed earlier.
- Gray Color: base sketch for structure.
How to Draw Jonathan Byers: Step-by-Step
Share Your Work in the Comments
That finishes the guide on how to draw Jonathan Byers with his camera. Did the camera details take extra time? Post your comments below and link your drawing if you shared it somewhere. Looking at the completed series, do you think Jonathan was underused in the later seasons? His role seemed to shrink as the cast expanded.