April 23, 2026

Young Entrepreneur Sells Art to Fund First Fishing Boat

Reef has been creating marine art and selling copies to the community. Photo source: Facebook

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A talented young local boy named Reef has been selling copies of his framed marine-themed artwork at Barra World in Proserpine, following his dreams of owning his very own boat.  

Reef mainly paints fish, with extraordinary detail and perspective – demonstrating an artistic ability well beyond his years. His subjects include a sweet little clown fish, and an expertly depicted silver marlon.

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Reef has been creating marine art and selling copies to the community. Photo source: Facebook

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Led by his love of fishing and the ocean, Reef will be using the money from his sold copies to save up for his first boat, dreaming of a tinny that will allow him to pursue his hobbies out on the water.  

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“I’d like to thank everyone that has purchased one of Reef’s prints as he really appreciates it,” shared Reef’s Mum, Nadine Little.  

“He really appreciates it and gets so happy when I hand him cash and tell him he’s sold another copy.”

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Reef’s mum and dad will be matching the funds raised by the paintings to help him on his way. The community looks forward to seeing what he produces next.  

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