James Cochran , known as `` Jimmy C , '' painted an outdoor portrait of athlete Usain Bolt . Cochran has a background in graffiti art and academic arts training . He is also the founder of The Art Of Graffiti which teaches students how to paint on walls using spray cans or brushes. Cochran painted the mural in the hope it would last beyond the Olympic Games .
James Cochran , known as `` Jimmy C , '' painted an outdoor portrait of athlete Usain Bolt . Cochran has a background in graffiti art and academic arts training . He is based in east London 's Shoreditch , which is a hub for the city 's street artists . Cochran painted the mural in the hope it would last beyond the Olympic Games .