Animation has been my lifelong passion.  I’ve been hooked since childhood, sitting at the kitchen table, glued to cartoons when I probably should’ve been doing homework. That daily ritual sparked a dream: to create characters and stories that kids of all ages would look forward to just as much as I did.

Our studio specializes in 2D animation using what I call “Digital Cel Animation.”  Every frame is hand-drawn, just like the animation legends of the past, only now, we do it digitally using today’s tools.

Building an animation studio from the ground up takes time, which is why we also tell stories beyond the screen.

Comic books will always hold a special place in my heart.They helped me sharpen my drawing skills and even taught me how to read. That’s why we launched Stanley and Friends, a comic series starring our six main characters.  Our debut issue, Stanley’s Ghost (2020), was honored with an Eisner Award nomination.  By the third issue, Stanley and the Haunted House (Oct. 2023), I stepped into a new role—writer!  It was my first time scripting a comic, and now currently I’m working on a seven issue mini series slated to be released in 2026.

Starting next year, we’re expanding into children’s books.Welcome to Fairytale Land, where we’ll reimagine classic characters like Red Riding Hood, Bo Peep, Little Miss Muffett, and many more with our own unique twist.

And yes, like any creative venture, we need to keep the lights on.
We’ve got a couple of online stores where you can grab original art and merchandise.  Every purchase helps fuel the next chapter of our storytelling journey.  So check out the links below and what we have to offer.

www.balkestudiosart.com: To check out all the ARToons (artwork)

www.shopbalkestudios.com: For our official merchandise like t-shirts, hoodies and more

(JUST ADDED) Official Jeff Balke Studios Merchandise: Check out our new merchandise on AMAZON