Visual Development and Storytelling
Concept & Worldbuilding
Elephant Graveyard
Animated TV-Series
In a post-apocalyptic world, where apparently the future doesn’t look as grim as it always does in the movies, we follow a ragtag band of adventurers traveling towards a common goal: The Elephant Graveyard.
We follow K’naan as she leaves her village to start out on her “last big adventure”. She has accepted the fact that her time has come and is basically travelling towards her death. Unfortunately, her partner Doruk has very much not accepted this and is set on coming along and convincing K’naan that she still has plenty to live for.
Along the way more odd characters join this old couple's journey and share the last adventure.
Dear Evan Hansen
Animated Feature
Personal visual development project for the musical Dear Evan Hansen.
"A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have.
Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in."
The Débutante
Hybrid Book
A hybrid comic-picture book project adapting the short story The Débutante by Leonora Carrington. The story was also adapted into a mock up pamphlet for a Zoo.
Hall of Fame
Graphic Novel
In the afterlife, the place to be is the ex-gentlemen’s club called “The Hall of Fame”. Here, only the ones who’ve had an historical impact are on the VIP list and are allowed in. In the midst of masses of famous men, everybody from Einstein to Napoleon, we find a sole table populated by women.
These few women have made their way into history and here they plan to stay, and of course drink. And tell stories. And get rowdy.
Come and listen to their stories!
Full pitch available upon request.
Emei Burell
I'm a Swedish illustrator and cartoonist currently working at Media Molecule in the UK.
With a focus on illustration and visual development, my work is a playful combination of the western comics and Asian influences. I love working with dynamic compositions, evocative pastel colors and humor. You can read all of my comics here.
If you have any questions or projects – I’d be happy to hear from you so don’t hesitate to contact me!
P.S. I also teach the swing dance Lindy Hop!
Education
BA Graphic Storytelling
The Animation Workshop
2015 - 2019
Languages
Swedish (native)
English (proficient)
Chinese (intermediate)
French (intermediate)
Software
Photoshop
Mangastudio
Indesign
Storyboard Pro
Unity (basic)
What I Do
Professional Work
Contact me
I'm always interested in hearing about commissions and projects. Send a message using the form below or e-mail me at oburell@gmail.com if you have any questions, or just say hello!
Illustration | Concept & Worldbuilding | Storytelling
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