For most of her formative years, 26-year-old Shammia Reid saw art as a passion rather than a profession.

But after taking a chance on herself, the young artist's leap of faith led to an opportunity she never saw coming, hand-painting a Cybertruck. For Reid, the moment still feels unbelievable and simply “crazy”. The Westmoreland native, who once painted the walls of her bedroom, found herself transforming a vehicle valued at a starting price of US$69,990 (approximately J$11.o2 million) into a piece of art. She explained that the opportunity came through former schoolmate Vanessa Riley.

“She called one night saying someone wanted some artwork done on a Cybertruck. He didn't want the regular wrap on the car, he wanted some very authentic,” Reid explained. The project, however, required more hands, so Reid recommended another artist, Analise Virtue, to join. The three got to work, but for Reid, the assignment was not only exciting, but nerve-racking, as her 'canvas' was a vehicle worth millions of dollars, and there was little room for mistakes.