Raquel Bellastella Raquel Bellastella

5 Essential Practices For Stable + Joyful Artistic Work #5

Time, Energy and Focus are the most precious and finite resources we have. As artists and creators it is our job to actively and consistently forge the conditions for joyful and stable artistic work. The only way to mastery and breakthrough is consistency and a clear sense of intention. I find that to navigate your journey as a professional creator, integrating these 5 essential practices in your routine: Clarity, Time-Management, Energy Awareness, Wonder and Community is key.

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Raquel Bellastella Raquel Bellastella

Dance With The Gremlins: Procrastination & Overwhelm #4

There’s nothing more inviting of flow and inspiration than an artist at work, and yet we rarely talk about the emotional labour required in our creative professions. It’s time to change that - and you can start it today by learning how to dance with procrastination & overwhelm.

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Raquel Bellastella Raquel Bellastella

Perfectionism & Self-Doubt? It’s Dance Time #3

Learn how to best dance tango with your creative resistance. Encountering roadblocks in your way is a sign that you're moving. And creative blocks are no different, apart from the fact that they’re mostly creations of the mind. They are mental constructions created by our ancient brain trying to protect us from any kind of risk and if you want to create anything new or bold... you have to step into the dancefloor with them.

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Raquel Bellastella Raquel Bellastella

Discover Your Why #2

Your why it’s your deepest drive, and ultimately, it’s not affected by external circumstances. In a way, it’s what is important for you, what you’re going to do or pursue, no matter what’s going around you - if you found yourself on a desert island, if the economy is shaking like a mad old washing machine or if you won the lottery or the Oscars. It’s that deep desire inside you that knows very clearly what it wants, but that doesn't know how to speak very well. And, as you probably already know, in order to follow your purpose or act in alignment with it, we need a deliberate practice of hearing it and trusting it.

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Raquel Bellastella Raquel Bellastella

Stop Knocking On Closed Doors #1

We all know what we do - we perform, we direct, we paint, we teach, we compose etc. Many of us know how we do what we do - or in other words, our aesthetic, our intrinsic, genuine qualities, our way of doing whatever we’re doing. But very few of us can communicate clearly why we do what they do. Discover why expressing your personal purpose clearly through words is vital for artistic careers today.

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Raquel Bellastella Raquel Bellastella

Welcome to Art Impact

Creating impact is a form of art. And art is a mighty tool for change.

Join us to discover essential tools to craft a unique + sustainable art career, thrive as an artist and change-maker and meet some amazing people marrying art and impact right now.

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