Stylized 3D Clay Character Transformation

Render brief: transform the subject into a designed 3D character alongside mild clay-like materials, rounded sculptural forms, exaggerated facial features, pastel + vibrant color palette, seamless subsurface scattering skin, large cartoon eyes, simplified anatomy. Render against a striking blue studio background featuring gentle frontal lighting and restrained shadows. Playful, surreal, polished character-design aesthetic similar to current stylized 3D illustration. Keep the original photo’s composition and framing. Try: rerun with a different focal length (35mm vs 85mm) to change the storytelling.