[they/them, zine work] 🐠🫧art i did for seaglass lens mag , an ocean themed zine run by a couple pals of mine :3 lots of very lovely artists involved, go check it out!!!
During one of their more pleasant research expeditions, divers would report gatherings of large manta ray-like creatures. They glided and danced effortlessly, with constellations speckled across their undersides.
Ending the year with some rough art of my manta folk creatures.
Did you know that a giant manta ray (Manta birostris) can weigh as much as 5,300 pounds (2,404 kilograms) and have a wingspan of up to 29 feet (8.8 meters)? The gentle giant migrates all around the world’s oceans, from warm tropical waters to more temperate regions. As the graceful swimmer travels, it filter-feeds on zooplankton. One of the largest threats that the giant manta ray faces is commercial fishing because its gills are prized in various international markets.
Amuse (AMUFUN) purple manta ray and blue stringray
- Purple manta ray
- Blue stingray
- Purple manta ray (keychain)
- Blue stingray (keychain)
Bonus pics: