Creator of DK, Diddy Kong, Killer Instinct & more!
@kevbayliss.bsky.social
Over 35 years as a #videogame artist! 🎉 From redesigning #DonkeyKong to creating characters including #diddykongracing #killerinstinct #starfox adventures. Teaching aspiring artists. Streaming on Twitch.tv/Kev_Bayliss Join the fun! 🎨 #GameDev #Artist
FINALLY FINISHED. After Ruined jeans, Painted carpet & almost runing the bathroom sink, I have now put my initials and date on. no stream tonight, we’ll be picking winners LIVE at @playtonicgames.com (probably Tuesday evening, will confirm tomorrow!) Application Entries finish tonight at midnight!
November 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM
FINALLY FINISHED. After Ruined jeans, Painted carpet & almost runing the bathroom sink, I have now put my initials and date on. no stream tonight, we’ll be picking winners LIVE at @playtonicgames.com (probably Tuesday evening, will confirm tomorrow!) Application Entries finish tonight at midnight!
Streaming in about 10 min but just for half an hour tonight and tomorrow. We’ll be picking winners later in the week LIVE from @playtonicgames.com - so see you in a bit!
November 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Streaming in about 10 min but just for half an hour tonight and tomorrow. We’ll be picking winners later in the week LIVE from @playtonicgames.com - so see you in a bit!
It’s not finished yet but it’s getting there!
We’ll be picking the winners this weekend! 😃 @playtonicgames.com
We’ll be picking the winners this weekend! 😃 @playtonicgames.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:32 PM
It’s not finished yet but it’s getting there!
We’ll be picking the winners this weekend! 😃 @playtonicgames.com
We’ll be picking the winners this weekend! 😃 @playtonicgames.com
THANK YOU! Everyone who watched today. Looking a bit more solid now. This time next week it MUST be finished!
November 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
THANK YOU! Everyone who watched today. Looking a bit more solid now. This time next week it MUST be finished!
More shading and shadows slowly being added. More painting today at 4pm (uk) for a few hours! And tomorrow too!
November 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
More shading and shadows slowly being added. More painting today at 4pm (uk) for a few hours! And tomorrow too!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Some more of my contributions to the spooky season from the Video Game world! Been about 30 years since I created these monsters for KILLER INSTINCT! SPINAL AND SABREWULF - They’re still going strong! Have a fab evening and STAY SAFE !
October 31, 2025 at 9:16 AM
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Some more of my contributions to the spooky season from the Video Game world! Been about 30 years since I created these monsters for KILLER INSTINCT! SPINAL AND SABREWULF - They’re still going strong! Have a fab evening and STAY SAFE !
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! these are my contributions to the spooky season, I created these a good 30 years ago for the Nintendo Entertainment System @rare.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 8:32 AM
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! these are my contributions to the spooky season, I created these a good 30 years ago for the Nintendo Entertainment System @rare.co.uk
To @haimtheband.bsky.social ~ Really awesome concert in Manchester last night! First time watching you LIVE. You sounded HUGE! 😃🤘I’m so glad I caught your penultimate gig here, please come back to the UK!
October 31, 2025 at 7:25 AM
To @haimtheband.bsky.social ~ Really awesome concert in Manchester last night! First time watching you LIVE. You sounded HUGE! 😃🤘I’m so glad I caught your penultimate gig here, please come back to the UK!
Still some work to do! (There’s not a shadow in sight!) but in a week’s time I’ll have it finished - needless to say we’ll be extending the date for the end of the competition. Check out @playtonicgames.com for news!
October 30, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Still some work to do! (There’s not a shadow in sight!) but in a week’s time I’ll have it finished - needless to say we’ll be extending the date for the end of the competition. Check out @playtonicgames.com for news!
Repainted LAYLEE over the weekend to make her more accurate to YOOKA-REPLAYLEE! In the process I ended up covering a lot of the foreground so this week I have to paint over stuff again. But that just gives YOO more time to enter the competition & WIN IT! 😃🖌️🎨 @playtonicgames.com
October 27, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Repainted LAYLEE over the weekend to make her more accurate to YOOKA-REPLAYLEE! In the process I ended up covering a lot of the foreground so this week I have to paint over stuff again. But that just gives YOO more time to enter the competition & WIN IT! 😃🖌️🎨 @playtonicgames.com
Today I’ve added his cane, modified LAYLEE, and pushed back everything with a glaze layer of fog to balance it. So - next to add rockets, shadows and hint at the background detail! THEN - the FUN BEGINS and I can start refining what’s there and polishing it all up.
October 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Today I’ve added his cane, modified LAYLEE, and pushed back everything with a glaze layer of fog to balance it. So - next to add rockets, shadows and hint at the background detail! THEN - the FUN BEGINS and I can start refining what’s there and polishing it all up.
Nice to wake up to this colour today! Have a good one, whatever you’re up to!
March 5, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Nice to wake up to this colour today! Have a good one, whatever you’re up to!
Hiya! Just a reminder for those who wanted a print - there are only 4 days left to get your orders in! - You can reserve your order here! www.facebook.com/KevBaylissArt/ #art #videogames #gamedev #artist
February 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Hiya! Just a reminder for those who wanted a print - there are only 4 days left to get your orders in! - You can reserve your order here! www.facebook.com/KevBaylissArt/ #art #videogames #gamedev #artist
It's been a great week! I've been teaching students aged 12-18, how to create video game characters using clay with the Retromessa team. Scanning their original concepts to make 3D digital models, the importance of design and communication were all covered! They were then turned to GRAFFITI!
February 24, 2025 at 1:44 AM
It's been a great week! I've been teaching students aged 12-18, how to create video game characters using clay with the Retromessa team. Scanning their original concepts to make 3D digital models, the importance of design and communication were all covered! They were then turned to GRAFFITI!
I fixed her! Following last week’s VARNISHING DISASTER! her face and hair went white, so I had to remove the varnish which also removed paint. But she’s all better now after receiving fresh make-up!
February 10, 2025 at 6:44 AM
I fixed her! Following last week’s VARNISHING DISASTER! her face and hair went white, so I had to remove the varnish which also removed paint. But she’s all better now after receiving fresh make-up!
Fancy new artwork for my facebook page. If you'd like to order an art print - check it out! www.facebook.com/KevBaylissArt
February 8, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Fancy new artwork for my facebook page. If you'd like to order an art print - check it out! www.facebook.com/KevBaylissArt
This will take place in Norway at the cultural centre in the lovely town of Sandefjord. In addition to my workshops, others will give tuition on in ANIMATION, GRAFFITI ART & MORE!
January 29, 2025 at 8:21 AM
This will take place in Norway at the cultural centre in the lovely town of Sandefjord. In addition to my workshops, others will give tuition on in ANIMATION, GRAFFITI ART & MORE!
In Feb, I’m teaching young artists (12-18) 3D modelling using concept sheets, 3D scanning & CLAY! They’ll learn how characters like DONKEY KONG are made, without software! All part of an education scheme to tackle bullying, mental health, violence & inspire new Game devs! #learn
January 29, 2025 at 8:21 AM
In Feb, I’m teaching young artists (12-18) 3D modelling using concept sheets, 3D scanning & CLAY! They’ll learn how characters like DONKEY KONG are made, without software! All part of an education scheme to tackle bullying, mental health, violence & inspire new Game devs! #learn
Morning! It’s Breakfast time! And while we’re on the subject of cereal, have a guess what childhood character inspired me to create TIMBER in DIDDY KONG RACING! #art #concept #donkeykong
January 26, 2025 at 8:51 AM
Morning! It’s Breakfast time! And while we’re on the subject of cereal, have a guess what childhood character inspired me to create TIMBER in DIDDY KONG RACING! #art #concept #donkeykong
She's a killer!
January 25, 2025 at 7:09 PM
She's a killer!
January 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
January 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Want a print? I'm pricing up a limited run now. Comment if interested! Prints will be A2 size for you to frame, non fading lightfast ink on high quality art paper. Probably a very small run of 25 of each, depending on interest. Hand painted by ME, I will sign each one!
January 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Want a print? I'm pricing up a limited run now. Comment if interested! Prints will be A2 size for you to frame, non fading lightfast ink on high quality art paper. Probably a very small run of 25 of each, depending on interest. Hand painted by ME, I will sign each one!
Feb 17th - 21st I’m in Norway holding a character building workshop! Introducing young people (age 12-18) to 3D modelling for video games, using design sheets, concept art & 3D scanning. It’ll be a great way to gain an insight into how video game graphics are made, with no software skills required!
January 25, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Feb 17th - 21st I’m in Norway holding a character building workshop! Introducing young people (age 12-18) to 3D modelling for video games, using design sheets, concept art & 3D scanning. It’ll be a great way to gain an insight into how video game graphics are made, with no software skills required!
No one makes a monkey out of Kev. But I can make one out of clay… the question is, can 100 kids in Norway? Watch my progress as I try this out on twitch later today at 6pm GmT on twitch!
January 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
No one makes a monkey out of Kev. But I can make one out of clay… the question is, can 100 kids in Norway? Watch my progress as I try this out on twitch later today at 6pm GmT on twitch!