Paleo Pines Mountain Environment Concept Art

My absolute favourite concept pieces I created for Paleo Pines!

The Mountain is one of the most difficult areas in the game that would really test the skill of the player. It had to feel challenging whilst still keeping the friendly, non-threatening tone of the game.
I began with some quick level design thumbnails. How does the game look? What do mountains and paths look like in the game?
Then I began on some colour thumbnails. These really pushed the atmosphere and shapes beyond the basic layout of the levels we had been working on so far.
Taking a mix of inspiration from Asian and European mountain ranges, I explored tall misty mountains, winding paths and dramatic waterfalls.