Description
The Red Cushion Sea Star on Rock Canvas Print gives a narrow wall a warm red focal point, with pale spines tracing a fine network across five thick arms. Gray rock and green seagrass surround the animal in Cobi Hay Yacobi’s photograph from Jardines de la Reina, Cuba.
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Meet the red cushion sea star
The photographed species is Oreaster reticulatus, found throughout the Caribbean. It has a substantial central body and short, thick arms. Small blunt spines form a network across its upper surface. That pattern gives the animal a textured outline as well as the familiar five-armed shape.
The Naturalis Caribbean diving guide records this species on sandy bottoms and in seagrass beds in shallow water. Those habitat details describe the species generally. In this photograph, the visible setting is rock with seagrass behind it, and the red upper surface contrasts with pale spines.
The photograph: a red shape against stone
Cobi Hay Yacobi photographed this cushion sea star on October 21, 2015, according to the camera date, and edited the image himself. The photograph includes the animal’s surface pattern, the rough rock beneath it and green blades of seagrass in the background. Each surface contributes a different kind of line.
Look along the raised network before following the arms toward their tips. From farther away, the red body becomes the strongest color in the frame. Closer to the print, the individual spines and uneven stone draw more attention. The portrait layout gives you room to follow those details vertically, making it useful to consider both the hanging height and your usual viewing position.
Cushion sea star canvas construction
The photograph comes on canvas stretched over a wooden frame, ready to hang. The canvas depth is 0.75 in. A decorative outer frame is not included, so the image can stand on its own with a simple edge. If you prefer an outer frame alongside other pictures, allow for its added width and height when planning the display.
Cushion sea star canvas sizes and prices
- 8 × 12 in : $69 USD
- 20 × 30 in : $149 USD
- 24 × 36 in : $169 USD
These dimensions give width first, then height. To place the cushion sea star on your wall, mark a vertical paper rectangle in the size you are considering. Check clearance above furniture and below the ceiling. The photograph’s crop may vary slightly between sizes.
A warm accent for an entryway or living room
The room mock-ups place the small cushion sea star canvas in a beach house entry, the medium in a seaside restaurant and the large in a beach house living room. These settings help you compare a compact vertical accent with a taller display beside furniture.
You can also use the red as a link to a cushion, ceramic bowl or another small object in your room. Gray stone and green seagrass give you quieter colors to work with nearby.
More photographs from Cuba and the reef
The same Cuba trip also produced the Caribbean reef shark, hogfish and flamingo tongue snail photographs. Compare the cushion sea star with our pink sea star beside the reef, a different species photographed in the Red Sea.
For more about recognizing underwater animals, read our marine life identification guide. Compare the shapes and backgrounds before choosing a single print or a group for your wall.
Give the cushion sea star a place in your collection
A cushion sea star print is a useful starting point if you want one warm accent in a mostly neutral room. Try choosing the picture before buying accessories. Look at what you already own, then bring a single red object into the same view. That small connection can be enough to make the photograph feel intentional.
For a pair of prints, decide if you prefer a shared subject or a shared palette. Two sea stars invite comparison of shape. Two different animals with a warm foreground can connect through color instead. Place the previews side by side before deciding which relationship matters more to you.
The cushion sea star also offers a way to include underwater photography in a collection of natural textures. Stone, leaves and animal patterns can belong together without matching exactly. Leave some visual difference between the pieces so your eye has a reason to move from one to the next.
For a gift, consider the recipient’s connection to the Caribbean or their interest in the smaller reef subjects. A place-based photograph can carry that meaning without a caption across the image. If you are choosing for a shared home, think about the room both people use and the objects already in it. The cushion sea star can become a personal reminder within an everyday space, rather than requiring a room arranged entirely around it.
Find your next reef subject
Explore invertebrate canvas prints to compare more subjects from Cobi’s collection. Look at Chromodoris quadricolor Canvas Print and Yellowmouth Moray and Cleaner Shrimp Canvas Print alongside this design, then choose the animal and composition you most want to spend time with.
The photographer behind the image
Cobi Hay Yacobi is a marine nature photographer specializing in underwater photography. His experience spans more than 20 years and over 1,000 dives in the Red Sea and around the world. Read about Cobi and his underwater photography to meet the person behind the collection.
Printing and shipping
Your canvas is printed to order in the USA, with printing taking about 3 business days. After printing, estimated delivery is 2–5 business days within the USA or 10–30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible countries. Express shipping is not available.
Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. For other eligible countries, the first canvas costs US$25–US$36 to ship, depending on size, plus US$8 for each additional canvas. Checkout shows the shipping total before payment. Import duties or taxes may apply outside the USA. The English shop does not ship to the EU, EEA or UK.
Frequently asked questions
How should I care for the canvas?
Choose a dry, ventilated indoor wall away from direct sunlight and high humidity. Clean only with a soft, dry cloth. Room mockups illustrate placement; check the conditions in your chosen room before hanging.
Can I request a size that is not listed?
Contact customer support about another canvas size before ordering. Explain the wall space you have in mind so you can discuss the options before committing to a purchase.
Can I send this print as a gift?
Yes. Enter the recipient’s delivery address at checkout for direct delivery to an eligible country. A photograph chosen around their favorite animal or interest in diving makes a personal starting point.
How do I place and follow my order?
Select the size and quantity, add the canvas to your basket and enter your contact and delivery details. Check your selection and total before paying with an available method through the authorized payment provider. We email confirmation after payment and a tracking number when the order ships.
Where can I read the returns terms?
Read the Returns & Refunds policy for returns and cancellation details before placing your order. Keep your confirmation email with your purchase information.
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