Jeff Balke Studios
@jeffbalkestudios.bsky.social
We are a 2D animation studio focusing on creating animation digitally with what I call "digital cell animation". Hand drawn animation just created on the computer.
In addition to animation, we also create all-ages comics & kids books.
In addition to animation, we also create all-ages comics & kids books.
The Spooky Toon season even hit my very own Fairytale Land! Bo Peep while still cute has a more creepy bad a** vibe now with her skull sleeves and black hair.
She's all hand colored with markers and double matted for that extra PoP!
#spookytoons #halloween #jeffbalkestudios #cartoons #markers
She's all hand colored with markers and double matted for that extra PoP!
#spookytoons #halloween #jeffbalkestudios #cartoons #markers
October 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM
The Spooky Toon season even hit my very own Fairytale Land! Bo Peep while still cute has a more creepy bad a** vibe now with her skull sleeves and black hair.
She's all hand colored with markers and double matted for that extra PoP!
#spookytoons #halloween #jeffbalkestudios #cartoons #markers
She's all hand colored with markers and double matted for that extra PoP!
#spookytoons #halloween #jeffbalkestudios #cartoons #markers
A new book I'm creating for Stanley and Friends is going to have a completely different style than I've ever done before. I call it "Kyuuto" (Japanese for cute). This is just ONE of the pieces debuting tomorrow at www.balkestudiosart.com and this weekend at the Wheaton Haunted Flea Market!
October 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
A new book I'm creating for Stanley and Friends is going to have a completely different style than I've ever done before. I call it "Kyuuto" (Japanese for cute). This is just ONE of the pieces debuting tomorrow at www.balkestudiosart.com and this weekend at the Wheaton Haunted Flea Market!
This weekend after 8 years, we'll be returning to the NOLA Comic Con! And I'm introducing Stanley and Friends to LA 😁
This is the free limited exclusive I'm giving away to 25 fans per day (Sat &Sun). Plus get it signed by Scooby Doo voice actor Scott Innes too.
#jeffbalkestudios #cartoons
This is the free limited exclusive I'm giving away to 25 fans per day (Sat &Sun). Plus get it signed by Scooby Doo voice actor Scott Innes too.
#jeffbalkestudios #cartoons
August 5, 2025 at 11:34 PM
This weekend after 8 years, we'll be returning to the NOLA Comic Con! And I'm introducing Stanley and Friends to LA 😁
This is the free limited exclusive I'm giving away to 25 fans per day (Sat &Sun). Plus get it signed by Scooby Doo voice actor Scott Innes too.
#jeffbalkestudios #cartoons
This is the free limited exclusive I'm giving away to 25 fans per day (Sat &Sun). Plus get it signed by Scooby Doo voice actor Scott Innes too.
#jeffbalkestudios #cartoons
Coming up this Saturday! Join me and the gang for the QuadCon Oshkosh show at the Oshkosh Arena!
I'm debuting a few NEW pieces such as:
- Original Hand Colorings
- Original "Disney" Hand Colorings
- Double Matted ARToons
and much more!
See you Sat!
#comiccon #oshkosh #wisconsin
I'm debuting a few NEW pieces such as:
- Original Hand Colorings
- Original "Disney" Hand Colorings
- Double Matted ARToons
and much more!
See you Sat!
#comiccon #oshkosh #wisconsin
May 20, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Coming up this Saturday! Join me and the gang for the QuadCon Oshkosh show at the Oshkosh Arena!
I'm debuting a few NEW pieces such as:
- Original Hand Colorings
- Original "Disney" Hand Colorings
- Double Matted ARToons
and much more!
See you Sat!
#comiccon #oshkosh #wisconsin
I'm debuting a few NEW pieces such as:
- Original Hand Colorings
- Original "Disney" Hand Colorings
- Double Matted ARToons
and much more!
See you Sat!
#comiccon #oshkosh #wisconsin
And I forgot to post this but this is where we'll be set up today from 10-430p.
#comiccon #madison #wisconsin
#comiccon #madison #wisconsin
May 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
And I forgot to post this but this is where we'll be set up today from 10-430p.
#comiccon #madison #wisconsin
#comiccon #madison #wisconsin
This morning's feature while getting ready to head out to the MC Conventions Madison Comic Con.
Can't beat the classics ;)
#animation #steamboatwillie #disney #classic #mickeymouse
Can't beat the classics ;)
#animation #steamboatwillie #disney #classic #mickeymouse
May 18, 2025 at 10:12 AM
This morning's feature while getting ready to head out to the MC Conventions Madison Comic Con.
Can't beat the classics ;)
#animation #steamboatwillie #disney #classic #mickeymouse
Can't beat the classics ;)
#animation #steamboatwillie #disney #classic #mickeymouse
Hand Colorings is extremely therapeutic and relaxing. These two are hand colored using markers.
I like digitally coloring, but nothing can touch classic hand coloring ;)
I like digitally coloring, but nothing can touch classic hand coloring ;)
May 12, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Hand Colorings is extremely therapeutic and relaxing. These two are hand colored using markers.
I like digitally coloring, but nothing can touch classic hand coloring ;)
I like digitally coloring, but nothing can touch classic hand coloring ;)
Our comic book set-up at our booth at conventions. All three issues featuring Stanley and Friends surrounded by cut outs of the characters. And our new big ol backdrop behind us 😁
#comiccon #conventionsetup #fun #allages #comics #stanleyandfriends
#comiccon #conventionsetup #fun #allages #comics #stanleyandfriends
May 9, 2025 at 5:31 AM
Our comic book set-up at our booth at conventions. All three issues featuring Stanley and Friends surrounded by cut outs of the characters. And our new big ol backdrop behind us 😁
#comiccon #conventionsetup #fun #allages #comics #stanleyandfriends
#comiccon #conventionsetup #fun #allages #comics #stanleyandfriends
We've been seen out in the wild! The paparazzi found me!!!
May 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
We've been seen out in the wild! The paparazzi found me!!!
This Sat for FCBD, I'll be at Jays Comics in Grayslake IL from 10-2 signing and giving away this FREE ltd. ARToon ft. Stanley and the Infinity Gauntlet.
These are lmtd to 50 copies and are free to everyone who comes to my table.
These are lmtd to 50 copies and are free to everyone who comes to my table.
April 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
This Sat for FCBD, I'll be at Jays Comics in Grayslake IL from 10-2 signing and giving away this FREE ltd. ARToon ft. Stanley and the Infinity Gauntlet.
These are lmtd to 50 copies and are free to everyone who comes to my table.
These are lmtd to 50 copies and are free to everyone who comes to my table.
#freecomicbookday May 3rd, I'll be signing at Jays Comics from 10-2 and will have:
- All 3 Stanley and Friends comics
- Matted ARToons
- Original Hand Colorings
And a freebie for the days event (while supplies last).
- All 3 Stanley and Friends comics
- Matted ARToons
- Original Hand Colorings
And a freebie for the days event (while supplies last).
April 23, 2025 at 7:17 PM
#freecomicbookday May 3rd, I'll be signing at Jays Comics from 10-2 and will have:
- All 3 Stanley and Friends comics
- Matted ARToons
- Original Hand Colorings
And a freebie for the days event (while supplies last).
- All 3 Stanley and Friends comics
- Matted ARToons
- Original Hand Colorings
And a freebie for the days event (while supplies last).
It's about time I introduce Stanley and Friends to the East Coast!! This is the 1st time attending this show and I'm really looking fwd to it! It looks to be a great show!
#gardenstatecomiccon #comiccon #newjersey #stanleyandfriends
#gardenstatecomiccon #comiccon #newjersey #stanleyandfriends
April 19, 2025 at 10:50 AM
It's about time I introduce Stanley and Friends to the East Coast!! This is the 1st time attending this show and I'm really looking fwd to it! It looks to be a great show!
#gardenstatecomiccon #comiccon #newjersey #stanleyandfriends
#gardenstatecomiccon #comiccon #newjersey #stanleyandfriends
This weekend, after about 10 years, I'm heading back to Cedar Rapids for the Quad Con Cedar Rapids show! This is my 1st time attending this show and Stanley and Friends are going to cause some trouble ;)
Stop by and say HI!
#comiccon #artoons #cedarrapids #art #jeffbalkestudios
Stop by and say HI!
#comiccon #artoons #cedarrapids #art #jeffbalkestudios
February 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
This weekend, after about 10 years, I'm heading back to Cedar Rapids for the Quad Con Cedar Rapids show! This is my 1st time attending this show and Stanley and Friends are going to cause some trouble ;)
Stop by and say HI!
#comiccon #artoons #cedarrapids #art #jeffbalkestudios
Stop by and say HI!
#comiccon #artoons #cedarrapids #art #jeffbalkestudios
I'm very happy to announce that ALL 3 of the Stanley and Friends comics are coming BACK IN STOCK w/in the next week or two. Keep posted here and on FB for updates. But I will have them at conventions/shows and online at www.balkestudiosart.com
#stanleyandfriends #comics #allages
#stanleyandfriends #comics #allages
January 31, 2025 at 3:43 AM
I'm very happy to announce that ALL 3 of the Stanley and Friends comics are coming BACK IN STOCK w/in the next week or two. Keep posted here and on FB for updates. But I will have them at conventions/shows and online at www.balkestudiosart.com
#stanleyandfriends #comics #allages
#stanleyandfriends #comics #allages
This has become my favorite ARToon!! You can just feel the friendship and fun with this group!
#cartoons #animation #stanleyandfriends #art
#cartoons #animation #stanleyandfriends #art
January 24, 2025 at 6:36 AM
This has become my favorite ARToon!! You can just feel the friendship and fun with this group!
#cartoons #animation #stanleyandfriends #art
#cartoons #animation #stanleyandfriends #art
Going on this weekend! The Quad Con Brookfield Square Mall show.
I'm set up right in front of the food court for this free event! Common out and say HI!!
I'm set up right in front of the food court for this free event! Common out and say HI!!
January 19, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Going on this weekend! The Quad Con Brookfield Square Mall show.
I'm set up right in front of the food court for this free event! Common out and say HI!!
I'm set up right in front of the food court for this free event! Common out and say HI!!
Starting next weekend at my 1st 2025 show, I'm adding a few non-studio Original Hand Colorings to the roster. You pick out which one you like, and I'll color it how YOU'd like it ;)
My own way to do a commission like I started 18 years ago.
#commission #handcoloring #markers #sketch
My own way to do a commission like I started 18 years ago.
#commission #handcoloring #markers #sketch
January 11, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Starting next weekend at my 1st 2025 show, I'm adding a few non-studio Original Hand Colorings to the roster. You pick out which one you like, and I'll color it how YOU'd like it ;)
My own way to do a commission like I started 18 years ago.
#commission #handcoloring #markers #sketch
My own way to do a commission like I started 18 years ago.
#commission #handcoloring #markers #sketch
A LOT going on with signing a new agreement on a project featuring Stanley and Friends I forgot to post this.
HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!
#happynewyear #fun #stanleyandfriends #animation #cartoons #art
HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!
#happynewyear #fun #stanleyandfriends #animation #cartoons #art
January 2, 2025 at 9:51 PM
A LOT going on with signing a new agreement on a project featuring Stanley and Friends I forgot to post this.
HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!
#happynewyear #fun #stanleyandfriends #animation #cartoons #art
HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!
#happynewyear #fun #stanleyandfriends #animation #cartoons #art
Baby Fang, being the foody that he is, is sharing a an orange with their new friend Belanna. This is rare that he'd share his food with anyone..but mainly because he's not a fan of "food" food for you...lol!
This piece is an Original Hand Coloring using markers.
#sketch #markers #handcolored #art
This piece is an Original Hand Coloring using markers.
#sketch #markers #handcolored #art
December 31, 2024 at 12:35 AM
Baby Fang, being the foody that he is, is sharing a an orange with their new friend Belanna. This is rare that he'd share his food with anyone..but mainly because he's not a fan of "food" food for you...lol!
This piece is an Original Hand Coloring using markers.
#sketch #markers #handcolored #art
This piece is an Original Hand Coloring using markers.
#sketch #markers #handcolored #art
Hand coloring is one of my favorite things to do and is very therapeutic.
#handcoloring #sketch #stanley #squirrel #stanleyandfriends #fun #art
#handcoloring #sketch #stanley #squirrel #stanleyandfriends #fun #art
December 28, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Hand coloring is one of my favorite things to do and is very therapeutic.
#handcoloring #sketch #stanley #squirrel #stanleyandfriends #fun #art
#handcoloring #sketch #stanley #squirrel #stanleyandfriends #fun #art
It's still Fall believe it or not and Stanley and Friends are still playing in the leaves.
#fall #stanleyandfriends #billy #leaves
#fall #stanleyandfriends #billy #leaves
December 18, 2024 at 5:48 AM
It's still Fall believe it or not and Stanley and Friends are still playing in the leaves.
#fall #stanleyandfriends #billy #leaves
#fall #stanleyandfriends #billy #leaves
Stanley dressed up as Batman...or Batsquirrel (that doesn't sound right).
#batman #comics #handcoloring #sketch
#batman #comics #handcoloring #sketch
December 6, 2024 at 6:03 AM
Stanley dressed up as Batman...or Batsquirrel (that doesn't sound right).
#batman #comics #handcoloring #sketch
#batman #comics #handcoloring #sketch
This is what my dad drew while in the navy as a Frogman. Not sure if the year exactly but right around when Lady and the Tramp came out.
#sketches #disney #ladyandthetramp #dogs
#sketches #disney #ladyandthetramp #dogs
December 4, 2024 at 5:23 AM
This is what my dad drew while in the navy as a Frogman. Not sure if the year exactly but right around when Lady and the Tramp came out.
#sketches #disney #ladyandthetramp #dogs
#sketches #disney #ladyandthetramp #dogs
This is a fun commercial of my Coloring with Jeff series where I hand color LIVE on FB and YouTube.
New season coming in Jan 2025.
#jeffbalkestudios #coloring #sketching #handcoloring #howto #markers #stanleyandfriends
New season coming in Jan 2025.
#jeffbalkestudios #coloring #sketching #handcoloring #howto #markers #stanleyandfriends
November 21, 2024 at 1:29 AM
This is a fun commercial of my Coloring with Jeff series where I hand color LIVE on FB and YouTube.
New season coming in Jan 2025.
#jeffbalkestudios #coloring #sketching #handcoloring #howto #markers #stanleyandfriends
New season coming in Jan 2025.
#jeffbalkestudios #coloring #sketching #handcoloring #howto #markers #stanleyandfriends