How to Draw a Manta Ray

Artist: Dawn / May 8, 2009
How to Draw a Manta Ray

Step 1.


Since there are three different points of view for the manta ray, you will be doing three times the work. Draw three circles for the mid part of the bodies and then draw the guidelines for the dorsal fins of the manta ray.

Step 2.


In this next step you will start drawing out the back end of the manta ray as seen here on all three views. One that is done you can then add the detailing and the definition lines that form into the pointed tails. Draw out the lining to form the hea   

Step 3.


In this last drawing step you will draw out the shape of the cephalic lobes, and then add the detailing definition lining to the manta ray's body as you see here. Start erasing all the guidelines and steps that you drew in step one.

Step 4.


This is what your sketch of the manta ray should look like once you are done. Add some shading and then you have just learned how to draw a manta ray step by step.

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Artist: Dawn
Date Added: May 8, 2009
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