Merchants of Muziris - Kolossal Games - Box Cover

Box cover illustration!

50% progress sketch
Client requested a more colorful backdrop - no leaves - and a less cartoon-y girl.

The final box! This was a reviewer copy

Alternative thumbnail sketch- I was getting really inspired by Mughal artwork - I borrowed this painting from a museum archive.
I'd redesign the pattern in my own art style. Only included for conceptualizing purposes.

The final cover, without logo.