Voyagers of Nera Promotional Key Art

I did this illustration for Voyagers of Nera as part of our promotional artwork for the game’s launch today(September 16th)! The goal was to capture a distinct seafaring moment that represents the overall spirit of the game.

We approached this piece with a slightly different process than I'm used to, starting by capturing in-game screenshots to explore different compositions and subject matter from the game. After experimenting with a few variations, we landed on this version, leaning into a warmer color palette to help it stand out in the sea of blues on Steam and in other ocean-themed games.

I also included a small breakdown in the second image showing the different stages of the process. Check out the game on Steam, hope you like!