Kev Bayliss — Artist & Game Creator

I’m a British artist and game creator with a career spanning almost 40 years in the video game industry.

I began my journey in the late 1980s at Rare Ltd. Here I had the opportunity to redesign Donkey Kong, and I’m proud to say that he has remained an iconic figure ever since. Alongside this, I created Diddy Kong for Nintendo and also the characters from Killer Instinct and Battletoads.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked on a variety of titles, contributing to the visuals that defined a generation of gamers. My work helped shape the golden era of gaming, and I've had the pleasure of collaborating with some of the most talented minds in the industry.

Today, I continue to create and share my passion for art and character design — from original paintings and digital artwork through to commissioned pieces and more. Whether I'm working on a new commission or painting live on Twitch, I’m always eager to share my creative process and the stories behind the characters I’ve helped bring to life.