From the studios of the School of Visual Arts to the sleek panels of one of the world’s most talked-about vehicles — former student Vanessa D. Riley (aka @painted.lady._) of Painted Lady Studios is turning heads with her stunning hand-painted design for the Tesla Cybertruck, commissioned for a client by Auto Paddock dealership.
Vanessa’s artwork brings a refreshing touch of human creativity and precision to the futuristic frame of the Cybertruck, using paint and Sharpie markers to bring her hand-drawn, digitised design to life. Shared by @autopaddock and celebrated across social media, the piece showcases her whimsical, colourful styling and meticulous technique — a striking fusion of fine art and industrial design which she executed with the help of
her team. Check it out in the video below.
Though details of upcoming projects remain under wraps, this is clearly just one of many exciting collaborations to come from this spectacular visual artist. Her work continues to redefine how and where art can live — and we definitely love it.

Congratulations, Vanessa — we can’t wait to see what you create next!