Watercolour needs space to breathe.
Best practices:
• White or off-white mat
• 2–3 inch mat border
• Natural wood, light oak, or slim black frames
• Glass (not acrylic for originals)
Avoid heavy ornate frames — they overpower delicate washes.
Framing protects and elevates your investment.
👉 Shop framed options.
T. Cassandra De Souza is an Ontario-based Canadian watercolour artist whose work focuses on landscapes and still life approached through a landscape-inspired lens. Drawing from the natural beauty of the Ontario countryside and also her travels, she works primarily in watercolour, using soothing greens and blues to evoke calm, light, and atmosphere.
Her paintings reflect hopeful environments and peaceful surroundings, inviting viewers to slow down and engage in moments of quiet introspection. Through the fluid nature of watercolour, Cassandra captures both the physical and emotional presence of nature — creating work that feels restorative, reflective, and quietly optimistic.. Cassandra De Souza is an Ontario-based Canadian watercolour artist whose work focuses on landscapes and still lifes approached through a landscape-inspired lens. Drawing from the natural beauty of the Ontario countryside and also her travels, she works primarily in watercolour, using soothing greens and blues to evoke calm, light, and atmosphere.
Her paintings reflect hopeful environments and peaceful surroundings, inviting viewers to slow down and engage in moments of quiet introspection. Through the fluid nature of watercolour, Cassandra captures both the physical and emotional presence of nature — creating work that feels restorative, reflective, and quietly optimistic.
