Mario+Rabbids Sparks of Hope - Prologue

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Here are some of the concepts I had the pleasure to work on during the production of Mario+Rabbids Sparks of Hope.
I was tasked to come up with visuals for the Prologue sequence set in the garden around Peach's castle and the Manta's sequence.
As a Mario fan I kept Mario 64 as a main reference when designing the elements and the mood around the castle.
I also had the pleasure and the freedom to come up with some visual gags with the bushes and hedges decorating the scenery.
Did you spot them all?

Art Direction: Mauro Perini
Lead: Fabrizio Stibiel