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OlasArt is art done by me, and despite sounding exotic I took it from my name Nickolas. I am a freelance artist and do a mixture of commissions and urban art youth work.

ART SERVICE: I have experience in designing and painting murals for pubs, clubs, shops, schools and bedrooms, banners and backdrops for music bands and DJs....painting on everything from cars to soundsystems.

See photos by clicking 'gallery' on the left, and just get in touch if you want to brighten up anywhere with a bit of colour, want your company van customising or your name on a canvas....job done.

WORKSHOPS:  I am experienced in doing a variety of art workshops: graffiti/urban art, groups murals, spray painting, stencils, designs on tshirts and more.

  • Im a qualified Arts Award tutor.
  • I have an enhanced CRB check.
  • And public liabilty insurance.

I have worked with many different groups, such as Youth Offending Teams, pupil refferal & support centres, High Security Units, NHS mental health service, schools, the Fire Service, housing offices, Positive Futures, YIP and city councils. In Leeds, Grimsby, Shropshire, Newcastle, Bradford and more.

These workshops can be tailored to different themes: some have been on things like drug awareness, fire safety, community relations or sexual health. Whatever the theme participants  generally get the opportunity to prove to themselves that they can achieve their goals if they focus...like doing a sick piece of art!

This raises their self-confidence and hopefully effects their attitude to new challenges life throws at them generally. Also helps their team work, communication and decision making skills. In some of these young people work towards the Arts Award qualification.

Click 'Workshops' to see more infomation and photos of past projects, and 'Testimonials' to see feedback.

  •  March 2010 -  Little London Saturday Night group won Best Project Of The Year Award, Youth Point.
  • December 09 - Vinspired national awards 2009: Regional winner for Yorkshire & Humber, and national nominee for most inspirational volunteer.
  • December 09 - Working with Identity and Prejudice training delivered by LEAP
  • October 09 - Working and engaging with gangs and confronting conflict training delivered by LEAP.
  • March 09 - Our Youth Point graffiti group got 2 awards: Best Project, & Most Creative Group of the year, and I got Vision volunteer of the year award.
  • Jan 09 - Dealing with conflict and challenging behaviour training with HydeParkSource.
  • Dec 08 - Community Action & Advocacy training with the British Council in Pakistan.
  • Nov 08 - Arts Award Tutor and Moderator training for bronze & silver awards.
  • Nov 08 - Child Protection training
  • Sept - March 09 - PTTL's Level 4 (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
  • June 08 - First Aid Appointed Person training
  • Sep- Feb 05 - Education, Health & Environment Program at Kilkothur Gov High School, TN, S.India.

If you need any Boombastic Olastic Art Service, or have any ideas for a project or commission please give me a ring on 07969105277, or email; Nick@Halahan.com and we can sort something out to fit your needs.

(by the way this site is growing day-by-day so please check back soon to see what a going on, & a big thanks to Virtuosity Web Design)