Marianita found her love for painting in 2015 amid the demands of her career as an executive at a multinational company. She painted to de-stress and created a few acrylic landscape paintings. 

She stopped painting in 2018 as her career took precedence then, but when she took a sabbatical leave in June 2024, she decided to paint again. Since then, she's been creating several pieces depicting her emotional state. 

Her approach is deeply personal, reflecting her life during and after her corporate life and travel documentary. She loves to relive her travel experiences on the canvas.