Southern California's themed balloon entertainment for parties, corporate events & festivals

Whimsical balloon art for themed events

As a balloon artist, I help event planners enchant their events with whimsical balloon designs. Matching your theme, engaging the crowd, and entertaining all ages.

+10,000

people entertained

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Exciting brands I've worked with

Lil' Cottonwood Preschool

"My daughter already requested him for her next party"

Our guests were raving about his amazing balloon twisting skills.

He was the talk of the town!
It was such a blast to have Steamer come for my daughter’s 4th birthday.
Sophia, Mom
Blue-themed birthday party for daughter's 4th birthday party
Our guests were raving about his amazing balloon twisting skills.

He was the talk of the town!
It was such a blast to have Steamer come for my daughter’s 4th birthday.
Sophia, Mom
Blue-themed birthday party for daughter's 4th birthday party
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New York, NY Team

Create a flow of fun and wonder

Sparks guests interactions

Balloon creations are conversation starters. You'll see as both kids and adults mingle and marvel over the artistry, making your guests comfortable to say "Hi!" to each other.

Delightful for all ages

Grandparents asking me for Ariel, teenagers asking for a Hello Kitty, and adults asking for Bulbasaur. Those are all true stories, proving balloons are for all ages.

Tailored to your theme

While other balloon artists show up with whatever's in their bag, I actually prepare for your theme. I research the characters, practice the designs, and show up ready to create balloons that fit your party's theme

Photo opportunities galore

Guests will love capturing and sharing their unique balloon animals, giving your event even more visibility and flair on social media.

Prevent those awkward silences

When the energy drops, everyone feels it. A packed event schedule doesn’t always guarantee a good time. Even a few dull minutes can leave people disengaged or looking at their phones.

Our balloons move through your event, ready to create little bursts of magic wherever you need them most.

The whimsical shapes and playful interactions pull guests in, break the ice, and add energy to the flow.

Hi,
I'm Steamer Lee

I'm based in Southern California. Been doing balloons for 10+ years, including 4 years at Downtown Disney.

Whether you're a parent, a corporate event organizer, or a market/festival host, I believe event planning is underappreciated. It's a ton of work. Weeks and months of planning. All of the scheduling, calling, coordinating, compromising.

Yet, gathering and celebrating are essential rhythms of life.

Without the art of gathering, we'd feel less human.

10+
years of working with event planners taught me that  balloons can certainly take events up a notch or two. Or three. The fun things about balloons are when I'm crafting a design, I'm entertaining both an audience of one and the whole crowd. At the same time.

When I’m not making balloons, I work as a B2B marketer for brands with bad messaging. My clientele includes the largest YMCA in the country (YMCA San Diego), SEMA (the biggest automotive show in the world), and SaaS brands like Semrush. My marketing approach uses in-depth customer interviews to guide the messaging and marketing strategy. Sometimes I build websites (like this one) and develop sales funnel strategies for clients.

On a personal note, I’ve been married to my wonderful wife for 12 years. I’m an over-caffeinated dad who can barely keep up with my 6-year-old son and a spirited 16-year-old Westie.

I stopped doing balloons for 4 years because of COVID.

But, in December 2024, I started again. Christmas season felt weird when all we did was attend events, but didn't add to the joy for others. I wanted to teach my son about giving, not just receiving.

That's what made me decide to put on my balloon apron and share my balloon art with the local community here in Southern California.

The best part of this job is meeting new friends, new faces, and connecting with our neighbors – just like you.

About brave bear balloons

10,000+ balloon creations, 10,000+ kids entertained,
10+ years experience.

Since 2014
11+ years of experience

Balloon artistry is a given. You also want an artist who knows how to manage guest expectations and the experience of making balloons for 2+ hours straight.

2015-2019
3 days a week at Downtown Disney

Only a handful of balloon artists in Southern California have spent years honing their craft at Downtown Disney. In an environment where you had to deliver the highest quality of service, we entertained resort guests with Disney-themed characters, superheroes, and princesses.

2016-2019
3 years as a balloon artist trainer

If you've seen other balloon artists in Orange County, there's a good chance I helped train them.

Hear from a happy client

Spark smiles throughout your event.

With balloon art on hand, you can:

  • Keep every guest engaged, from kids to adults
  • Fill quiet moments with laughter and excitement
  • Encourage guests to mingle and share in the fun
  • Add a personal, whimsical touch to your gathering
  • Relax, knowing your event has a steady energy throughout