We recently had the chance to connect with Cae Harris and have shared our conversation below.
Cae , really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
Proud of myself for building a brand that’s rooted in passion, purpose, and real work. Nothing was handed to me I built this step by step. And I’m just getting started.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m Caela, the artist behind Cae Artistry. My work focuses on clean, polished beauty with soft-but-bold enhancements that bring out your natural features in the most elevated way. I draw inspiration from artists like AJ Crimson, Eric Ferrell, and Danessa Myricks, whose creativity and technique shaped my approach to complexion, detail, and overall artistry.
One thing people know me for is my signature lip combo and technique ,a blend of precise lining, soft dimension, and custom tones that create a full, seamless, sculpted . It’s become a Cae Artistry staple, and I love how it completes and elevates every look.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with amazing brands and celebrities, experiences that helped refine my craft and strengthen the aesthetic Cae Artistry is known for. What makes my brand unique is the balance I strike: bold concepts delivered with a soft, intentional touch, creating luxury glam that feels modern, refined, and tailored to each client.
As I continue growing Cae Artistry, my focus is on creating beauty moments rooted in technique, texture, and authenticity. My goal is always to make every client feel confident, seen, and like the most elevated version of themselves.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
Through my artistry, I’ve learned that what breaks the bonds between people is often the same thing that dulls a face before makeup touches it: neglect, misunderstanding, and the parts we stop paying attention to. Distance grows when we stop seeing each other clearly, when intentions get blurred, and when the small details go unacknowledged. Just like makeup, relationships fade when the foundation isn’t cared for.
But what restores those bonds is the same thing that brings a face back to life under my brush: intention, patience, softness, and the willingness to look again with a fresh eye. Connection comes back when people choose clarity over assumption, effort over ego, and honesty over silence. In my work, every stroke is about enhancing what’s already there and in relationships, healing is the same. It’s not about creating something new, but honoring what was always beneath the surface.
My artistry teaches me that beauty is in the details, and so is
If you want it deeper, more poetic, or more focused on your brand voice, I can shape it even more.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
One of the defining wounds of my life has been hearing “no,” being overlooked, or being told directly or indirectly that I wasn’t good enough. As an artist, that kind of doubt cuts deep, because artistry isn’t something you do… it’s something you pour yourself into. Every brush stroke, every client experience, every look I create is personal. So when people questioned my talent or minimized my work, it felt like they were rejecting more than my skills they were rejecting my voice.
But those moments also became part of my healing.
I healed by choosing to keep creating anyway. By letting my artistry answer the doubt instead of my emotions. Every time I refined a technique, every time a client left feeling transformed, every time I trusted my own vision a little more, I stitched those wounds back together. My healing came from realizing that “no” doesn’t mean “not worthy” it just means keep going. Keep training your eye. Keep sharpening your craft. Keep believing in the beauty only you can produce.
The biggest shift happened when I stopped waiting for people to validate me and started validating myself. My artistry became my proof not just that I’m good enough, but that I’m evolving, resilient, and called to this work.
The wounds taught me humility, endurance, and intention. The healing taught me confidence, clarity, and purpose. And now, every look I create carries that story: that what was meant to break me only built me.
Next, maybe we can discuss some of your foundational philosophies and views? What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
One of the biggest lies in the beauty industry is that all artistry should look the same. Another is that popularity matters more than skill. And the biggest one of all is that rejection means you’re not good enough. My work proves the opposite individuality, intention, and consistency will always speak louder than trends.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
If I knew I had 10 years left, I’d stop doubting myself and worrying about what others think. I’d stop saying yes to things that don’t align with my vision or passion. Every moment counts, and I’d focus entirely on creating, growing Cae Artistry, and pouring my energy into work and people that truly matter.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/chartistryy
- Instagram: Misscaee & Caeemua
- Facebook: Cae Harris
