Of Rivers and Mountains

of rivers and mountains:

A game where you explore the Shan Shui artform. Shan Shui, a traditional Chinese art that translates to "Mountain and Water",  depicts beautiful landscapes which encourage moments of contemplation and reflection. 

In this game, you play as a young artist who traverses an unfinished landscape to collect natural materials that are used in the creation of this art. You'll have the opportunity to learn information on the various materials as you collect them for a master artist, and you'll see the world around you change and come to life as you progress.

my work in this game

Map Coloring
My main responsibility was coloring the large maps used in the levels. Since the game was designed in an ink-painting style, I used a variety of digital ink brush strokes to bring out the textures and flow of traditional painting. Inspired by classic Chinese landscape art, I applied a yellow rice-paper background with cyan-toned mountains as the foundation. I divided the environment into three main sections, each with its own color theme to create variation and depth.

Storyboarding
I created the storyboard for the game’s opening sequence, helping to establish the mood and narrative direction.

Concept Art
I also designed concept art for some of the levels, contributing to the overall look and feel of the game world.