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(It’s all ab t y ) Art Therapy at
Gallery and
www.impastatogallery.com
By Cindy A. Lugo and at their location in the
AD
Chenier Marketplace in
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When Elizabeth Impastato differing only in the number of Mandeville, 1901 Hwy. 190,
opened her gallery, she had classes in which she teaches Suite 28. Phone:
one person in mind…you, her privately to students focusing 985-778-5338
customer. Impastato Gallery on their individual needs. Art
and Art therapy provides a supplies are included with each Fun” package is a creative way
unique experience for the art two-hour lesson. to incorporate art into a team
connoisseur and would-be Eric Mondello leads The building opportunity resulting
artist. Drawing Journey with a focus in a piece of art to display in
“We cater to the indi- on Perspective and Landscape, the workplace.
vidual,” said Impastato, as she the Face, the Human Body, For a complete list of
defined her boutique establish- Basic Animals and Shading services provided by
ment. “Our motto is Express, & Technique. Each of these Impastato Gallery and Art
Create and Explore.” With private lesson packages taught Therapy, Contact the gallery
this mantra in mind, she has by Mondello includes four one at 985-778-5338 for your
created an artistic oasis which and a half hour classes. lesson or a gift certificate
compels all of the senses. Impastato Gallery and Art for your budding artist.
By fashioning her gallery to Therapy also boasts a list of
emulate a spa experience, services offering group escapes.
 Toss in slaw vegetables and pumpkin seeds.
Impastato sets herself apart The “Un-Wine” package
from the traditional art gallery provides an opportunity for a
owner. In addition to displaying relaxing art session complete
original works of art available with complimentary wine, art
for purchase, she offers artistic supplies and a pre-drawn can-
services in a serene setting vas to paint. “Everyone does
complete with soft lighting, not have to paint the same
aromatic candles and stress thing. We have a selection of
relieving music. 23 canvases to select from on
Customers can personalize our website,” said Impastato.
their private art lessons within The “Date Night” package is
various painting and draw- popular among couples who
ing packages that Impastato desire to share a special mo-
offers. She has crafted Monet ment creating a masterpiece Eric Mondello
and Picasso painting packages together. The “Corporate Team

Elizabeth Impastato