What happened to the original Skyward Sword artwork?

[CM30]

Or at least, the style of it? Is the mysterious character still in the game?

http://www.zeldawiki.org/images/8/81/Wiiart.jpg

 

[SuperMarioFanX100]

I'm sure she's still in there, I mean come on, why would they take her out?

 

[kunino-sagiri]

Yes, she's still in the game. She's your helper.
See her face on the down button?