Shortfin Devil Ray

When it comes to Mobula Rays, especially the smaller species, I have a hard time telling the difference between each one as they all have a lot of similarities. Through my painting I wanted to create an almost movement of how they flow together when schooling, as well as details that allow this species to stand, for example, the darker brown colour found on the top half of their bodies, the curved tips of pectoral fins and the fact they don’t have spines. I also wanted to portray the movement of flying from the big blue into the shallower reefs.