I'm Mr. Bayless, and I specialize in character designs with bold silhouettes, clean details, and engaging colors. I’m proficient with Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Affinity. I'm comfortable in most genres, including Action, Comedy, Family Friendly, Educational, Fantasy, Sci-fi, and Superhero. I've spent my life creating characters; my head is filled to the brim with them! I love cooking up stories and worlds and filling them with characters, in fact I consider it a challenge. I also enjoy taking preexisting characters and seeing how I can tweak and reinvent them. In my free time I enjoy hiking, traveling, volunteering, and writing.

Alex Bayless

I'm Mr. Bayless, and I specialize in character designs with bold silhouettes, clean details, and engaging colors. I’m proficient with Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Affinity. I'm comfortable in most genres, including Action, Comedy, Family Friendly, Educational, Fantasy, Sci-fi, and Superhero. I've spent my life creating characters; my head is filled to the brim with them! I love cooking up stories and worlds and filling them with characters, in fact I consider it a challenge. I also enjoy taking preexisting characters and seeing how I can tweak and reinvent them. In my free time I enjoy hiking, traveling, volunteering, and writing.

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I’m Mr. Bayless, and I specialize in character designs with bold silhouettes, clean details, and engaging colors.
I’m proficient with Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Affinity. I’m comfortable in most genres, including Action, Comedy, Family Friendly, Educational, Fantasy, Sci-fi, and Superhero.
I’ve spent my life creating characters; my head is filled to the brim with them! I love cooking up stories and worlds and filling them with characters, in fact I consider it a challenge. I also enjoy taking preexisting characters and seeing how I can tweak and reinvent them.
In my free time I enjoy hiking, traveling, volunteering, and writing.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Character Artist at The Gilded Troll
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021
Handled all character art for players on a Dungeons & Dragons Let's Play on Twitch; assessed players' wants, collected research, and matched tone and aesthetic with the DM’s campaign; completed full character art before the first session.
Tour & Reservations Specialist at Georgia Safari Conservation Park
July 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Oversaw operating systems for ticketing and lodging, including booking and maintaining reservations, scheduling/inventory, creation and management of products, discounts, and more. Assisted customers, processed payments, and maintained phone lines. Assisted Sales and Marketing with graphic design needs. Assisted Accounting with various AP and invoicing needs.
Accounts Payable Coordinator at Tiber Capital
October 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023
Managed the AP invoice flow by assigning them to the correct department for payment approval through Bill.com. Verified that all work was completed to submit payment. Verified all jobs remained in budget and reported discrepancies to the Director of AP.
Controller’s Assistant at Quail International
May 1, 2017 - September 1, 2019
Accurately managed AR/AP; Completed all employee onboarding, including new hire paperwork. Entered payroll weekly. Assisted the CEO, CFO, and controller in their daily operations.
Marketing and Office Assistant at HAC Supply
May 31, 2013 - April 30, 2017
Created all marketing materials, including email blasts, making catalogs, and handling online and social media. Assisted with daily office tasks to ensure a smooth operation.

Education

High School Diploma at Loganville High School
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Bookkeeping - QuickBooks Online
January 11, 2030 - April 15, 2026
Quickbooks Online
October 23, 2026 - October 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Other, Travel & Hospitality