ABOUT MARISA

Maria Luisa Casagrande (better known as Marisa Mulligan), is an Italian painter living in the Virginia Beach area. She is passionate about creating watercolor art pieces and reviving classic Renaissance oil paintings. 

Born and raised in Vicenza, Italy to a family of artists, she has lived all over the world and is now settled in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She is married to a retired-military officer and has three children and eight grandchildren. 

Every painting is original and made in locally in Virginia Beach, Virginia. No reprints. 

MARISA SPECIALIZES IN...

Watercolor Paintings:

She has been painting with watercolor for over 30 years. Her favorite watercolor subject is painting anything in the snow. View her Watercolor Portfolio. 

Oil Paintings:

True to her Italian roots, she enjoys painting in the Renaissance style. Her goal with her Renaissance recreations is to revive the style in the modern era. View her Oil Portfolio.

Crafts:

From elaborate Italian mini-homes to beach-inspired bird houses and lamp stands, she is known for creating beautiful pieces out of seemingly common items.