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Tezuka wanted to make a Mario Paint follow-up for Wii U, but it turned into Super Mario Maker
So it came to light at tonight's event that Mario Maker arose from Takashi Tezuka really wanting to make a new Mario Paint for Wii U.
— Kyle McLain (@FarmboyinJapan) September 13, 2015However, Miyamoto pushed Tezuka to make "something grander".
— Kyle McLain (@FarmboyinJapan) September 13, 2015For those wondering, this info comes from the Super Mario Bros. 30th anniversary event in Japan, which was attended by Miyamoto, Tezuka and many other Nintendo bigwigs.