A 12-year-old boy who got into trouble for doodling in class has just landed an artistic contract with sports mega-company Nike.
Joe Whale has become a superstar on social media due to his brilliant drawings, leading him to having the moniker 'The Doodle Boy'.
Nike has not yet explained what he will be working on, but it is believed to be a major project.
Joe said on social media:
"This is one of my dreams. Nike is such a big thing and there'll be loads of fun stuff coming up soon that I'm really excited for. I just keep telling myself, do what you love, do what you love, doodle. It feels very good. I'm really proud of myself."
His father, who has helped Joe develop his business said:
"We are so very excited to confirm that Joe is now part of the Nike family. It really is a unique relationship that puts Joe's talent and love of sport together to inspire others to have fun and do what they love."
While his agent added:
"Joe is really excited to join the Nike family, he absolutely loves the brand. It is a dream come true for him as he loves both Sport and creativity and partnering with Nike will give him the opportunity to embrace both."
Joe himself said of the new contract and his past experience:
"I have been drawing and painting since the age of three and art has been a huge part of my life. I would draw, paint, and do crafts at every opportunity and that hasn't changed to this day. I pretty much create doodles from anything as I get inspired by my surroundings and create characters from all of the things I see."
Joe's work has already been displayed in galleries and is used in restaurants and stores.
[Based on reporting by: Positive Outlooks]
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