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
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#ToonJune
Buddy is being a big bully to Stanley, Natasha and Chester (well, he seems to be having fun!)
Stanley, Natasha and Chester belong to @jeffbalkestudios.bsky.social
Buddy is being a big bully to Stanley, Natasha and Chester (well, he seems to be having fun!)
Stanley, Natasha and Chester belong to @jeffbalkestudios.bsky.social
June 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
#ToonJune
Buddy is being a big bully to Stanley, Natasha and Chester (well, he seems to be having fun!)
Stanley, Natasha and Chester belong to @jeffbalkestudios.bsky.social
Buddy is being a big bully to Stanley, Natasha and Chester (well, he seems to be having fun!)
Stanley, Natasha and Chester belong to @jeffbalkestudios.bsky.social
I'm still looking for 1-2 storyboard artists for a couple of shorts I'll be working on.
If anyone is interested, please email me at: [email protected]
#animation #storyboards
If anyone is interested, please email me at: [email protected]
#animation #storyboards
May 23, 2025 at 4:48 AM
I'm still looking for 1-2 storyboard artists for a couple of shorts I'll be working on.
If anyone is interested, please email me at: [email protected]
#animation #storyboards
If anyone is interested, please email me at: [email protected]
#animation #storyboards
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
Here's the first time Stanley was animated. Now to find the animator and bring some more to life 😁
Stanley's First Animation
YouTube video by Jeff Balke Studios
youtu.be
May 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Here's the first time Stanley was animated. Now to find the animator and bring some more to life 😁
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.
Looking for a t-shirt or hoodie or a mug of Stanley and Friends? Did you know I have a merchandise store? I'm going to be giving it a much needed "facelift" in the upcoming weeks =D
Go to: www.shopbalkestudios.com and order any of the classics ;)
Go to: www.shopbalkestudios.com and order any of the classics ;)
Shop Balke Studios
Spring Store
www.shopbalkestudios.com
April 24, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Looking for a t-shirt or hoodie or a mug of Stanley and Friends? Did you know I have a merchandise store? I'm going to be giving it a much needed "facelift" in the upcoming weeks =D
Go to: www.shopbalkestudios.com and order any of the classics ;)
Go to: www.shopbalkestudios.com and order any of the classics ;)
#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).
Trying to find someone to help me with creating 3D versions of Stanley and Friends is not easy.
April 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Trying to find someone to help me with creating 3D versions of Stanley and Friends is not easy.
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
I do keep forgetting I have this account. I need to start using it. And here we go:
I'm looking for #animators and #storyboardartists. I have the ideas, just need to get them boarded then animated in 2D.
IF you're interested, please contact me at: [email protected]
I'm looking for #animators and #storyboardartists. I have the ideas, just need to get them boarded then animated in 2D.
IF you're interested, please contact me at: [email protected]
March 5, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I do keep forgetting I have this account. I need to start using it. And here we go:
I'm looking for #animators and #storyboardartists. I have the ideas, just need to get them boarded then animated in 2D.
IF you're interested, please contact me at: [email protected]
I'm looking for #animators and #storyboardartists. I have the ideas, just need to get them boarded then animated in 2D.
IF you're interested, please contact me at: [email protected]
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
One of the most important if not THE most important thing in animation is...the story. W/out a good story, it can kill the film or short no matter how amazing the animation looks.
#animation #2Danimation #3Danimation #handdrawn #story
#animation #2Danimation #3Danimation #handdrawn #story
January 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
One of the most important if not THE most important thing in animation is...the story. W/out a good story, it can kill the film or short no matter how amazing the animation looks.
#animation #2Danimation #3Danimation #handdrawn #story
#animation #2Danimation #3Danimation #handdrawn #story
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!!