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

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

#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

Coming back from a convention today and will answer all emails and messages tomorrow. The show kicked out butts...lol #conlife #comiccon #tired

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

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

And I forgot to post this but this is where we'll be set up today from 10-430p. #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

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 ;)

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

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.

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 ;)

#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).

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

Taking some much needed time off this week to recharge the old battery. I think this guy will help that 😁 #disney #vacation #rest #stitch

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]

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

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

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

This has become my favorite ARToon!! You can just feel the friendship and fun with this group! #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!!

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

Another agreement signed, another project in the works featuring a whole new world outside of Stanley and Friends 😁 #excitement #animation #comics #fun

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

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

Hand coloring is one of my favorite things to do and is very therapeutic. #handcoloring #sketch #stanley #squirrel #stanleyandfriends #fun #art

This new 8'x8' backdrop is turning out GREAT!! This will be for shows/conventions starting in Jan 2025

It's still Fall believe it or not and Stanley and Friends are still playing in the leaves. #fall #stanleyandfriends #billy #leaves

Whoo hoo! 13 followers...we're on a roll guys!

Due to an MS flare up, I've had to cancel my appearance at the Quad Con Davenport show this weekend.

Stanley dressed up as Batman...or Batsquirrel (that doesn't sound right). #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

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

Billy, on the Island of Misfit Toys has a new friend. But he's shocked when he sees it's a boat that sinks and doesn't float. That doesn't stop Billy from befriending him. This ARToon now available on www.balkestudiosart.com and this wknd at the Madison E. Towne Mall Quad Con show.

Stanley and Friends meet the Island of Misfit Toys ARToons are BACK!! Stanley and the gang are teamed up with their new friends in these fun colorful ARToons!

Just finished the Quad Con La Crosse Con. Now it's time to get ready for the Quad Con Madison show this upcoming wknd.

Secret pleasure. Playing Angry Birds Friends every night before bed. #fun #angrybirds #guiltypleasure

Debuting this weekend at the Quad Con La Crosse show! Stanley and Friends meet the Island of Misfit Toys! 6 different misfit toys meet 6 new friends! You won't want to miss one! #jeffbalkestudios #islandofmisfittoys #art #artoons #cartoons #animation #stanley #squirrel

Stanley and Friends Nutcracker wood cut-outs are BACK!! These are great for decorating with the rest of your Christmas decorations!

Tomorrow I'll be at the McHenry Public Library Comic Con celebrating their 25 year anniversary! It's a small and quick show, but has made a big impact of McHenry County IL. I'll be set up with Stanley and Friends!

Natasha's Witches RETURN! As a PIN!!

We're gearing up for our next convention which is this upcoming Wed...and is the 25th anniversary of the show. The McHenry County Public Library Comic Con! I know you're thinking..."a Wed"? It works...trust me...and it's 2 hours long.

So we're here to join the pack!!! We just joined BlueSky! Follow us!