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Last Updated: Dec 29, 2011 - 2:18:31 AM |
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Nassau, Bahamas - ArtOvation with TaDa is a weekly one-hour radio show covering issues, interviews and introspection related to the developing and emerging arts and entertainment industries of The Bahamas.
This Saturday, April 2nd at 8am tune in to ArtOvation with STYLEZINE on Star 106FM www.star106fm.com
Stylezine is a bi-monthly online magazine showcasing talents primarily in the fashion, arts, entertainment and cultural field. Through first person interview and editorial photography our aim is to show the more personable side of these personalities, complimented with multi-faceted articles spotlights and features.
Using a digital platform, which enables us to reach the ever-growing community of 3G and Wi-Fi users, STYLEZINE creates an interactive experience that employs and exploits the viewer’s senses. Our viewership ranges between 6000 to 7000 unique visitors and returning visitors. Our most recent issue recorded record numbers of 7500 unique visitors and 40,000 page views.
Our yearly projections focus on becoming the leading digital publication across the region, branching into the US, UK and Asian markets across the most advanced digital platforms.
SCHARADL UNEDITED
By Mechelle McDonald
Click...A snapshot of windblown hair, a sexy smirk and a strong stance floats to the floor.
Snap...A scene of raw edginess in ebony and scarlet red illuminates the camera and sends your pulse racing upon the first glance.
Think beauty, versatility, depth, varied textures and images that boggle the mind and seep to your soul.
Think ScharadL.
The humble beginnings of a tutorial mom and a financial father bore the unconventional Bahamian persona of a well known photographer who was the eldest of two children.At a young age, the essence of art captured him. From impromptu home murals as a child to notebooks and textbooks throughout his schooling, Scharad expressed himself in full force with no apologies, limitations or excuses. Graphic design was his first technical understanding of art and one that he was easily drawn to.This subject combined his love of technology, drawing and design with the infusion of color, composition, form and the uniqueness of language. Scharad describes his passion for art through both graphic design and photography in this way: " Art is a language, when you can speak it, you are an ambassador ; there's a power to being a translator, there is a gift behind it."
Fate gave him a challenge and a camera, when he had to choose between graphic design and photography as an elective. " My best friend and I agreed to enroll in the same classes. I was completely against photography but I couldn't break a promise." Scharad soon discovered that although he excelled with composition he had to improve technically to master the class. With diligent application and a risky portfolio project, Scharad graduated with honors from Savannah College of Art & Design in Savannah Georgia in 2003. With a Bachelors in Graphic Design, he returned to his hometown with the earnest anticipation of excelling in applying his degree.
“Character, like a photograph, develops in darkness.” - Yousuf Karsh - Turkish born Canadian Photographer and journalist). After his arrival, he was given many photography opportunities but had still not envisioned this as his career path.The inspiration for more expression in an unorthodox and unlimited way stemmed from the death of his grandmother in 2004 and began Scharadl Design Image & Photography. He became driven to let the world see what he was unable to show his grandmother before her passing.
The chain of events that led to his discovery as a photographer was instrumental to his success today. Our talents define our existence. In this regard , Scharad quickly states that he is no good with numbers: " Numbers? don't put that in front of me, give me a camera; that's my thing."Occasionally, Scharad finds an outlet from his daily photography of private, personal and corporate clients where he places the concept of "Me" on display.With the success of Click and Kinesis , he constantly strives to eradicate the ordinary through photos. He finds strength and motivation through his opposers , who's disregard for his gift drives him to evolve further with each shoot. As he justly states: "Art is also a science, you love it or hate it. "
Despite his growth in the industry, Scharad has not loss the modesty, introvert nature and humor of his personality. Additionally , he has engraved the concept of 'doing it all the way or not at all' from his parents to all aspects of his life. Scharadl.com showcases a darker, edgier side of the named photographer and reinvents his self image in bold and risque images. The website is a key aspect to establishing the Scharadl brand ; one of quality, creativity and passion.
For all those who aim to become a muse for ScharadL, take note: a blank canvas is a key.
Kristina's McNeil is one of the faces of NB-12 news on Cable 12. As a graduate of St. Andrew's School, Kristina holds a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism from American University in Washington, D.C. and a master's degree in Integrated Marketing Communication from Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. Kristina also has more than five years experience in print, radio and television news. Kristina worked for a local newspaper and radio station, covering a range of national events, including the 2007 general elections, before becoming a news anchor and reporter on NB-12 in January 2010. Every time she presents the news, Kristina looks forward to bringing consistent, trusted news and reports to the Bahamian public.
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