Young Sophie Hatter talks to hats.
Old Sophie cooks bacon on Calcifer, the fire demon. Michael, the assistant, says hello to the Wizard Howl as he enters.
Old Sophie and Michael chase a falling star across the marshes, each wearing one seven league boot.
Sophie sketches. Because she is a practical character, I made sure her dress has pockets and was not restrictively long.
Cover sketches.
Based on author interviews, I interpreted the moving castle as Howl’s reluctance to commit. This is a playful depiction of the castle and how it moves.
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