{"id":18,"date":"2026-09-30T20:01:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T12:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clayportrait.com\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-09-30T22:08:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T14:08:29","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/clayportrait.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\nbody:has(.cp-home){background:#f6f2ea;color:#292720}\nbody:has(.cp-home) .wp-site-blocks>header,body:has(.cp-home) .wp-site-blocks>footer,body:has(.cp-home) .wp-block-post-title{display:none!important}\nbody:has(.cp-home) .wp-site-blocks>main,body:has(.cp-home) .wp-block-post-content{max-width:none!important;width:100%!important;margin:0!important;padding:0!important}\n.cp-home{--paper:#f6f2ea;--ink:#292720;--muted:#69645b;--clay:#a65e49;--line:#ddd4c7;box-sizing:border-box;position:relative;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);width:100vw;max-width:100vw;margin-left:0;background:var(--paper);color:var(--ink);font:16px\/1.65 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video{height:420px}}\n@media(max-width:470px){.cp-showcase-card,.cp-showcase-card.cp-wide{grid-column:span 12}.cp-showcase-card img,.cp-showcase-card.cp-wide img{height:340px}.cp-comparison-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.cp-comparison-grid img{height:345px}}\n<\/style>\n<div class='cp-home'>\n<header class='cp-wrap cp-header'><a class='cp-logo' href='#top'>CLAY PORTRAIT<\/a><\/p>\n<nav class='cp-nav' aria-label='Main navigation'><a href='#work'>The work<\/a><a href='#process'>Our process<\/a><a href='#faq'>FAQ<\/a><a class='cp-contact' href='mailto:lixuanyu051130@gmail.com'>Get in touch<\/a><\/nav>\n<\/header>\n<p><main id='top' class='cp-wrap'><\/p>\n<section class='cp-hero'>\n<div>\n<p class='cp-kicker'>Hand-shaped keepsakes \u00b7 Made from your story<\/p>\n<h1>A portrait,<br \/>shaped by hand.<\/h1>\n<p class='cp-lead'>Small clay portraits made from your photos, with the details and stories that make someone unmistakably them.<\/p>\n<div class='cp-actions'><a class='cp-button' href='#work'>Explore the work<\/a><a class='cp-text-link' href='#process'>How it works&nbsp; \u2197<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class='cp-hero-art'><span class='cp-art-index'>A closer look \u00b7 01<\/span><img src='https:\/\/clayportrait.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5543.jpg' alt='Hand-shaped clay portrait doll in a pink outfit, front view'><span class='cp-art-note'>A little likeness, a lasting story.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class='cp-intro'>\n<div class='cp-intro-inner'><span>Made by hand<\/span><span>Personal details<\/span><span>Created from your photos<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id='work' class='cp-section'>\n<div class='cp-section-head'>\n<div>\n<p class='cp-overline'>A study in the small things<\/p>\n<h2>Small details.<br \/>A whole story.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>A familiar outfit, a favorite pose, the little things you notice first. A portrait begins with the details that make a person feel like themselves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class='cp-gallery'>\n<figure class='cp-photo cp-photo-main'><img src='https:\/\/clayportrait.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5543.jpg' alt='Front view of a hand-shaped clay portrait doll'><figcaption>Front view \u00b7 The expression and outfit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class='cp-photo cp-photo-side'><img src='https:\/\/clayportrait.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/IMG_5546.jpg' alt='Side view showing the shape and details of a clay portrait doll'><figcaption>Side view \u00b7 Details from another angle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class='cp-gallery-copy'>One handmade portrait, seen from two angles.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class='cp-section cp-showcase' aria-labelledby='portraits-heading'>\n<div class='cp-section-head'>\n<div>\n<p class='cp-overline'>Selected portraits<\/p>\n<h2 id='portraits-heading'>Made for<br \/>their moment.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>There is no single way to tell a story in clay. A wedding outfit, a favorite sport, a shared hobby, or a familiar smile can make a portrait feel personal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class='cp-showcase-grid'>\n<figure class='cp-showcase-card cp-wide'><img decoding='async' src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-wedding.jpg' alt='Custom clay portrait of a couple in wedding clothes'><figcaption>Two people, one moment <span>Wedding portrait<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class='cp-showcase-card cp-wide'><img decoding='async' src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-golf-couple.jpg' alt='Custom clay portrait of a couple with their golf equipment'><figcaption>A shared love of the game <span>Couple portrait<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class='cp-showcase-card'><img decoding='async' src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-work.jpg' alt='Clay portrait of a person in work clothes and a hard hat'><figcaption>The details of a calling <span>Individual<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class='cp-showcase-card'><img decoding='async' src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-costume-front.jpg' alt='Front view of a clay portrait in a red and blue costume'><figcaption>A playful side <span>Costume portrait<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class='cp-showcase-card'><img decoding='async' src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-costume-side.jpg' alt='Side view of the same costumed clay portrait'><figcaption>Details from another angle <span>Side view<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class='cp-showcase-card'><img decoding='async' src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-couple-from-photos.jpg' alt='Custom couple figurine shown with the reference photos'><figcaption>Inspired by the people behind it <span>From photos<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class='cp-showcase-card'><img decoding='async' src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-wedding-party.jpg' alt='Collection of handmade wedding party figurines'><figcaption>A whole celebration <span>Group portrait<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class='cp-showcase-card'><img decoding='async' src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-team.jpg' alt='Collection of handmade team figurines'><figcaption>Made for a team <span>Group portrait<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p class='cp-story-note'>Examples of past portrait styles. Each new piece is discussed and made individually.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class='cp-section cp-comparison' aria-labelledby='comparison-heading'>\n<div class='cp-section-head'>\n<div>\n<p class='cp-overline'>From photos to clay<\/p>\n<h2 id='comparison-heading'>A face, a feeling,<br \/>a familiar detail.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>Reference photos help tell us what matters. These comparisons show how an expression, outfit, and pose can become a small keepsake.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class='cp-comparison-grid'>\n<figure><img decoding='async' src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-golf-comparison.jpg' alt='Reference photograph beside a custom golf portrait figurine'><figcaption>A familiar face and a favorite pastime<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding='async' src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-basketball-comparison.jpg' alt='Photograph and finished basketball portrait figurine shown side by side'><figcaption>Expression, outfit, and pose together<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class='cp-angles-section' aria-labelledby='angles-heading'>\n<div class='cp-wrap'>\n<div class='cp-angles-head'>\n<div>\n<p class='cp-overline'>Around the piece<\/p>\n<h2 id='angles-heading'>Every angle tells more.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>A closer look at one sports portrait, from its expression to the details on the back.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class='cp-angles' aria-label='Nine views of a handmade sports portrait'>\n<a href='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-basketball-4144.jpg' target='_blank' rel='noopener'><img decoding='async' src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-basketball-4144.jpg' alt='Sports portrait, front view one'><span>01 \/ Front<\/span><\/a><a href='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-basketball-4145.jpg' target='_blank' rel='noopener'><img decoding='async' src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-basketball-4145.jpg' alt='Sports portrait, front view two'><span>02 \/ Front<\/span><\/a><a href='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-basketball-4146.jpg' target='_blank' rel='noopener'><img decoding='async' src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-basketball-4146.jpg' alt='Sports portrait, front view three'><span>03 \/ Front<\/span><\/a><a href='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-basketball-4147.jpg' target='_blank' rel='noopener'><img decoding='async' src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-basketball-4147.jpg' alt='Sports portrait, left side view'><span>04 \/ Left<\/span><\/a><a href='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-basketball-4148.jpg' target='_blank' rel='noopener'><img decoding='async' src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-basketball-4148.jpg' alt='Sports portrait, back view'><span>05 \/ Back<\/span><\/a><a href='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-basketball-4149.jpg' target='_blank' rel='noopener'><img decoding='async' src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-basketball-4149.jpg' alt='Sports portrait, right side view'><span>06 \/ Right<\/span><\/a><a href='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-basketball-4150.jpg' target='_blank' rel='noopener'><img decoding='async' src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-basketball-4150.jpg' alt='Sports portrait, front view four'><span>07 \/ Front<\/span><\/a><a href='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-basketball-4151.jpg' target='_blank' rel='noopener'><img decoding='async' src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-basketball-4151.jpg' alt='Sports portrait, front view five'><span>08 \/ Front<\/span><\/a><a href='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-basketball-4152.jpg' target='_blank' rel='noopener'><img decoding='async' src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/portrait-basketball-4152.jpg' alt='Sports portrait, front view six'><span>09 \/ Front<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class='cp-section cp-video-section' aria-labelledby='video-heading'>\n<div class='cp-section-head'>\n<div>\n<p class='cp-overline'>At the workbench<\/p>\n<h2 id='video-heading'>The hand behind<br \/>the likeness.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p>Small changes to shape and expression bring a portrait closer to the person in the photos. Watch a few moments from the making process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class='cp-video-grid'>\n<figure class='cp-video-card'><video controls playsinline preload='none' poster='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/process-portrait-one-poster.jpg' aria-label='Video showing facial details being shaped in clay'><source src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/process-portrait-one-h264.mp4' type='video\/mp4'>Your browser does not support video playback.<\/video><figcaption>Finding the expression<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class='cp-video-card'><video controls playsinline preload='none' poster='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/process-portrait-two-poster.jpg' aria-label='Video showing a clay face being shaped from a photo'><source src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/process-portrait-two.mp4' type='video\/mp4'>Your browser does not support video playback.<\/video><figcaption>Shaping the features<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class='cp-video-card'><video controls playsinline preload='none' poster='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/process-portrait-three-poster.jpg' aria-label='Video showing the hand shaping of a portrait figurine'><source src='\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/portfolio-2026\/process-portrait-three.mp4' type='video\/mp4'>Your browser does not support video playback.<\/video><figcaption>A portrait taking form<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id='process' class='cp-process'>\n<div class='cp-wrap'>\n<p class='cp-overline'>The beginning of a portrait<\/p>\n<h2 class='cp-section' style='padding:0;font-size:clamp(36px,4.5vw,58px)'>From your idea to clay.<\/h2>\n<div class='cp-process-grid'>\n<article class='cp-step'><span class='cp-step-no'>01<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Tell us your story<\/h3>\n<p>Who is the portrait for? Share what makes them special and the details you hope to remember.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class='cp-step'><span class='cp-step-no'>02<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Share a few photos<\/h3>\n<p>Clear photos from the front and side can help show a face, hairstyle, outfit, or favorite pose.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article class='cp-step'><span class='cp-step-no'>03<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Shape the idea together<\/h3>\n<p>We can talk through your notes and the look you have in mind before a portrait takes shape.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id='faq' class='cp-section'>\n<div class='cp-faq'>\n<div>\n<p class='cp-overline'>Good to know<\/p>\n<h2>A few things<br \/>you may wonder.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class='cp-faq-list'>\n<details open>\n<summary>What kind of photos should I share?<\/summary>\n<p>Choose clear, well-lit photos that show the face and the details you want us to notice. Front and side views are helpful, and you can include a photo of a meaningful outfit or accessory.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can I ask about a specific outfit or detail?<\/summary>\n<p>Yes. Tell us what you have in mind when you get in touch. We can discuss the idea and what may be possible for your portrait.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can I place an order online today?<\/summary>\n<p>The online shop is still being prepared. 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