June 29, 2016

Meet Downtown Makeup Artist: Clarester (Carrie V) Scott

Local Stories

Today we’d like to introduce you to Clarester (Carrie V) Scott.

Carrie V is from Bay City TX, by way of Houston TX. She currently lives in Los Angeles, where she’s making her mark.

She graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in Psychology. Since becoming a professional makeup artist in 2005, she has had the opportunity to cater to the beauty needs of a number of celebrities, recording artists and high-profile church and business leaders.

Carrie V’s work has been featured on VH1.com, TMZ.com, HipHopweekly.com, i10mediamagazine.com, TMZ, BET, TBN, and WB 39 Houston. Her work has also been featured in the print magazine, Hip hop weekly, The La Fashion, Gospel Truth, D Mars, Epitome, Empower, and Fashion Avenue. In addition, she has also worked with VH1 Love and Hip Hop Hazel E, WE TV Goo Stkins, NFL Brad and Roslyn Smith, and NBA Mike Jones and Angela James. She has worked for artists in the music industry such as; #1 gospel recording artist James Fortune and Fiya, Briana Babineaux, Janice Gaines, Rapper Twista and R&B recording artist Erin Stevenson, a Janet Jackson Background Vocalist, Lauren hill Background Vocalist, just to name a few. As well as, Grammy Awards, Gospel Stellar Awards, ESPN ESPY awards Red carpet, and Harlem Fashion Show, “Bayou in the Hudson”.

Her International travels include, Nassua, Bahamas, Phil Smith Charity Fashion Show. She specializes in making your skin look flawless and natural…but is not afraid of color. She can create any type of look that you desire, from natural to Glam. Her technique and knowledge of makeup continues to excel over the years and she is using this gift that God has given her not to cover up flaws but to enhance the beauty that already exists within you. Carrie V knows that there is more to you than just the physical appearance and wants to help nourish your individual growth and positive self-esteem. With her array of experience on all sides of the spectrum she is a blossoming butterfly that encourages others by enhancing the beauty that God has blessed them with inside and out. Part of that message is being shared through, “The Butterfly Effect”.

Carrie V has devoted her life to the ministry of helping young girls mature into young women. Her mission through ” The Butterfly Effect”, is to go forth in communities, schools, organizations, churches, camps, etc. to develop positive young ladies to love themselves inside and out by providing programs such as Etiquette and Social Skills classes, mentorship, workshops, and motivational speaking, through the message “The Butterfly Effect”, Psalms 139:14 …for I am fearfully and wonderfully made… The “Butterfly Effect “ demonstrates the illustration of the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly, focusing on the outer appearance with “Just a Touch” with an emphasis on the inward appearance, by teaching principles that building positive self- esteem, self- image, self- confident and self-awareness. Carrie V is based out of Los Angeles and Houston, TX and does make up for all occasions including weddings, plays, TV shows, commercials, runway, red carpet events, magazine print, social events and more.

Below you’ll find edited excerpts of our interview with Carrie V.

Has it been a smooth road?

I wish I could say it has been an easy road but it has not. I continue to remain focused, humble and staying true to myself and my worth as an artist. @ Major milestones for me has been and professional MUA for over 10 years and I recently celebrated my 1 year anniversary of moving to LA.

What are your plans for the future?
Currently my plans are to continue branding my name globally. I am planning a tour teaching makeup lessons, which will be coming soon. I would like to make a difference in the beauty industry as a makeup artist.

Let’s dig a little deeper into your story. What was the hardest time you’ve had?

The hardest time in my career was last year when I decides to sale my home and move to LA. I felt like a fish out of water, no real money coming in, and I didn’t know anyone, but I did know LA is where I was supposed to be. I can say that after a year and a half I have accomplished more than most but I am still striving and developing my brand.

Do you ever just stop and think WOW – I’ve made it?
I never want to feel like I made it because that’s the attitude that stops individuals from continuing to reach higher. But a moment in my life where I felt the “Wow” factor…I can’t say that I have experienced that yet. Every moment I get to make someone feel better about themselves “painting faces”, is a wow moment for me no matter the status of the individual. I absolutely love what I do.

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