German-born artist Jan Balet (1913 - 2009) was a master of both brush and pen. Often with a sense of whimsy and always with a discerning eye and a skilled hand, Balet created images that continue to lift the spirit and challenge the imagination.
Commercial Illustration
Jan’s whimsical and engaging drawings, coupled with his speed and creativity, fueled his success with New York advertisers and art directors alike.
Children's Books
In both tone and style, the children’s books he authored, along with those he illustrated, cleverly conveyed Jan’s playful nature.
Three Balet children's books are back in print:
Amos and the Moon
The Five Rollatinis
João
Painting / Watercolor
Lithography / Etching
Balet was a man of broad talent who exercised his artistic sensibilities to search the depths of the human condition. His works speak of the universal undercurrents in the nature of humankind.
