A young boy's passion — and his distraction in school — ended up turning into the job of his young lifetime.
Doodle Boy/InstagramJoe Whale doodling on the wall at the restaurant, Number 4.
For many young children, concentrating during school can be difficult. There can be a lot going on, and sitting still can be hard to do. So some kids look for outlets for their creativity and their lack of attention.
When 10-year-old Joe Whale of Shrewsbury, England found it difficult to concentrate, he turned his attention to doodling. Using the front of his notebooks, extra scrap paper, and any other surface he could get his hands on, Whale doodled the day away, creating imaginative creatures, elaborate worlds, and wild storylines.
His teachers noticed immediately and were none too fond of Joe’s affinity for using his math book as a “doodle book.” Before long he’d been branded a trouble maker and a problem child at school.
A Creative Outlet
His parents, however, had a different approach. Rather than discipline the young boy for what was clearly a burgeoning talent, Whale’s parents enrolled him in an after-school art program.
Doodle Boy/InstagramJoe Whale doodling on his math notebook.
“One day, he came home from school a bit deflated because they weren’t doing much art, so we decided to find him some extra art classes,” his father, Greg, told Insider.
Instantly they knew they had made the right decision. His art teacher was so impressed by his skill that she started sharing his designs on her own social media accounts. A local restaurant, Number 4, took notice of the boy’s designs, and reached out with a job opportunity.
The restaurant’s newest location had an eight-foot white wall that was in need of a bit of decorating, and Joe Whale’s doodles were just the thing Number 4 was looking for.
Though the family was excited about Joe’s opportunity, Greg couldn’t help but feel a little apprehensive.
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“When I got there and saw what they wanted him to do, I thought, ‘Joe doesn’t like to duplicate drawings, so how is he going to fill an eight-foot wall without having to duplicate his doodles?'” Greg Whale said. “But literally, Joe seemed to get better and better. It was sparking even more creativity because of the scale of the wall. It was unbelievable to watch.”
An Incredible Project
In about 12 hours, spread out over several days, Joe Whale doodled his way across the wall, armed with his favorite medium: black markers.
“I like Sharpies and Paper Mate pens,” Joe told Insider. According to his parents, he prefers to work in black and white, sketching his original creature creations and doodles in stark contrast to the white wall.
Doodle Boy/InstagramJoe uses sharpies and Paper Mate pens to create his simple and fun drawings.
While Joe worked intently, his parents watched in wonder.
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