Thomas BUCCI
@thomas-bucci.bsky.social
Plein Air & Studio Watercolor Artist
Grateful and honored to become a Signature Member of the National Watercolor Society. Many thanks to this year’s jurors & judges. Here are the 4 paintings I submitted.
August 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Grateful and honored to become a Signature Member of the National Watercolor Society. Many thanks to this year’s jurors & judges. Here are the 4 paintings I submitted.
from the Watercolor Honor Society, “I’m very happy to inform you that your painting ‘The River Dart’ has been selected to receive a Watercolor USA Board of Directors Award in this year’s Watercolor USA Exhibition” being held at the Spiva Center for the Arts in Joplin MO. Aug 22-Oct 11.
July 22, 2025 at 9:27 PM
from the Watercolor Honor Society, “I’m very happy to inform you that your painting ‘The River Dart’ has been selected to receive a Watercolor USA Board of Directors Award in this year’s Watercolor USA Exhibition” being held at the Spiva Center for the Arts in Joplin MO. Aug 22-Oct 11.
These 9x9 in. paintings were sold in “Mystery Boxes” at the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust. All 30 artists in the event were asked to submit small format paintings to be sold without the buyer being able to see the painting or know who the artist was. I hope these buyers were happy with their purchase.
July 16, 2025 at 9:47 PM
These 9x9 in. paintings were sold in “Mystery Boxes” at the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust. All 30 artists in the event were asked to submit small format paintings to be sold without the buyer being able to see the painting or know who the artist was. I hope these buyers were happy with their purchase.
Another painting from this past weekend’s Cape Elizabeth Land Trust, Paint for Preservation event.
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“A Boat Coming Through the Fog Like a Ghost Ship” Plein Air Watercolor on Saunders Waterford Paper, 22x30 inches
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“A Boat Coming Through the Fog Like a Ghost Ship” Plein Air Watercolor on Saunders Waterford Paper, 22x30 inches
July 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Another painting from this past weekend’s Cape Elizabeth Land Trust, Paint for Preservation event.
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“A Boat Coming Through the Fog Like a Ghost Ship” Plein Air Watercolor on Saunders Waterford Paper, 22x30 inches
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“A Boat Coming Through the Fog Like a Ghost Ship” Plein Air Watercolor on Saunders Waterford Paper, 22x30 inches
My painting from this weekend’s Cape Elizabeth Land Trust’s Paint for Preservation Art Auction. It’s a beautiful well attended event and a very worthy cause.
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“Rocks Like Petrified Wood, Pond Cove” Plein Air Watercolor on Saunders Waterford Paper, 22x30 inches
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“Rocks Like Petrified Wood, Pond Cove” Plein Air Watercolor on Saunders Waterford Paper, 22x30 inches
July 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
My painting from this weekend’s Cape Elizabeth Land Trust’s Paint for Preservation Art Auction. It’s a beautiful well attended event and a very worthy cause.
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“Rocks Like Petrified Wood, Pond Cove” Plein Air Watercolor on Saunders Waterford Paper, 22x30 inches
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“Rocks Like Petrified Wood, Pond Cove” Plein Air Watercolor on Saunders Waterford Paper, 22x30 inches
Bruce House Inn. Mountain Maryland Plein Air
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Plein Air Watercolor on handmade paper from Indigo, 11x15 inches
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Plein Air Watercolor on handmade paper from Indigo, 11x15 inches
June 24, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Bruce House Inn. Mountain Maryland Plein Air
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Plein Air Watercolor on handmade paper from Indigo, 11x15 inches
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Plein Air Watercolor on handmade paper from Indigo, 11x15 inches
I always enjoy painting in the Mountain Maryland Plein Air Event. The Town of Cumberland reminds me of a mini San Francisco of the East. I was honored to win an award for Best Architectural (subject.) Thanks to the organizers, patrons, event judge, and my gracious hosts!
June 20, 2025 at 9:04 PM
I always enjoy painting in the Mountain Maryland Plein Air Event. The Town of Cumberland reminds me of a mini San Francisco of the East. I was honored to win an award for Best Architectural (subject.) Thanks to the organizers, patrons, event judge, and my gracious hosts!
Mountain Maryland Plein Air. One of the many perches with an overlook of the town.
June 20, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Mountain Maryland Plein Air. One of the many perches with an overlook of the town.
“The Weight of Water”
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Watercolor on Arches Paper. 11x15 inches
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Watercolor on Arches Paper. 11x15 inches
May 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
“The Weight of Water”
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Watercolor on Arches Paper. 11x15 inches
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Watercolor on Arches Paper. 11x15 inches
A few recent sketchbook pages
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6x8 inch Beta Series Stillman & Birn Sketchbook
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6x8 inch Beta Series Stillman & Birn Sketchbook
May 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
A few recent sketchbook pages
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6x8 inch Beta Series Stillman & Birn Sketchbook
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6x8 inch Beta Series Stillman & Birn Sketchbook
And one more from last week’s Wayne Plein Air Festival. I got the first wash on this as the sun was setting, no pencil drawing, just big shapes. Then finished it the following evening.
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“Dusk at the Depot” Plein Air Watercolor on Saunders Waterford Paper. 11x15 inches
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“Dusk at the Depot” Plein Air Watercolor on Saunders Waterford Paper. 11x15 inches
May 21, 2025 at 12:45 AM
And one more from last week’s Wayne Plein Air Festival. I got the first wash on this as the sun was setting, no pencil drawing, just big shapes. Then finished it the following evening.
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“Dusk at the Depot” Plein Air Watercolor on Saunders Waterford Paper. 11x15 inches
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“Dusk at the Depot” Plein Air Watercolor on Saunders Waterford Paper. 11x15 inches
Another one from last week’s Wayne Plein Air Festival. This was a fun night at the train depot with 7 artists on location all painting our various interpretations of the light at night.
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“Mad Anthony’s by Night” Plein Air Watercolor on Saunders Waterford Paper. 11x15 inches
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“Mad Anthony’s by Night” Plein Air Watercolor on Saunders Waterford Paper. 11x15 inches
May 20, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Another one from last week’s Wayne Plein Air Festival. This was a fun night at the train depot with 7 artists on location all painting our various interpretations of the light at night.
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“Mad Anthony’s by Night” Plein Air Watercolor on Saunders Waterford Paper. 11x15 inches
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“Mad Anthony’s by Night” Plein Air Watercolor on Saunders Waterford Paper. 11x15 inches
This was painted on the SEPTA Main Line Railway Platform at Wayne PA, during a steady rain
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Plein Air Watercolor on Arches Paper, 11x15 inches. ”When It Rains…”
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Plein Air Watercolor on Arches Paper, 11x15 inches. ”When It Rains…”
May 16, 2025 at 12:05 AM
This was painted on the SEPTA Main Line Railway Platform at Wayne PA, during a steady rain
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Plein Air Watercolor on Arches Paper, 11x15 inches. ”When It Rains…”
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Plein Air Watercolor on Arches Paper, 11x15 inches. ”When It Rains…”
I spent the past week in Pennsylvania competing in the Wayne Plein Air Festival. It’s always a pleasure to be part of such a well run event. Thanks to the organizers, patrons, & hosts. I’m grateful to judge Larry Moore for the Best Architecture Award.
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“Dead Quiet” Plein Air Watercolor 14x21 inches
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“Dead Quiet” Plein Air Watercolor 14x21 inches
May 14, 2025 at 2:41 PM
I spent the past week in Pennsylvania competing in the Wayne Plein Air Festival. It’s always a pleasure to be part of such a well run event. Thanks to the organizers, patrons, & hosts. I’m grateful to judge Larry Moore for the Best Architecture Award.
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“Dead Quiet” Plein Air Watercolor 14x21 inches
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“Dead Quiet” Plein Air Watercolor 14x21 inches
I’m looking forward to the start of the Wayne Plein Air Festival which kicks off this Sunday May 4. The exhibition runs from May 11-June 22 at the Wayne Art Center.
May 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
I’m looking forward to the start of the Wayne Plein Air Festival which kicks off this Sunday May 4. The exhibition runs from May 11-June 22 at the Wayne Art Center.
Start of Windjammer Season
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Plein Air Watercolor 11x15 inches
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Plein Air Watercolor 11x15 inches
April 29, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Start of Windjammer Season
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Plein Air Watercolor 11x15 inches
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Plein Air Watercolor 11x15 inches
A few paintings from earlier this year that I’ve gone back into, fixing things I was unhappy with
April 27, 2025 at 10:47 PM
A few paintings from earlier this year that I’ve gone back into, fixing things I was unhappy with
“Trails and Trials of Winter” has been accepted to the American Impressionists Society’s 26th Annual National Juried Exhibition. This year’s venue is Cassens Fine Art in Hamilton, Montana. This acceptance qualifies me for Signature Membership.
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Watercolor on Arches Paper, 11x15 inches
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Watercolor on Arches Paper, 11x15 inches
April 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
“Trails and Trials of Winter” has been accepted to the American Impressionists Society’s 26th Annual National Juried Exhibition. This year’s venue is Cassens Fine Art in Hamilton, Montana. This acceptance qualifies me for Signature Membership.
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Watercolor on Arches Paper, 11x15 inches
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Watercolor on Arches Paper, 11x15 inches
Camden Public Library
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Watercolor on Arches Paper, 11x15 inches
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Watercolor on Arches Paper, 11x15 inches
April 24, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Camden Public Library
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Watercolor on Arches Paper, 11x15 inches
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Watercolor on Arches Paper, 11x15 inches
Camden Harbor, Blue in Green
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Watercolor on Arches Paper 16x20 inches
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Watercolor on Arches Paper 16x20 inches
April 23, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Camden Harbor, Blue in Green
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Watercolor on Arches Paper 16x20 inches
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Watercolor on Arches Paper 16x20 inches
Where the land meets the sea, there isn’t a clear boundary as it appears on maps. In low lying land like this, the area belongs to both land and sea. It has its own micro climate and biome where unique birds, mollusks, and mammals thrive.
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“Acadian Tidal Flats.” Watercolor on Arches Paper, 16x20 in
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“Acadian Tidal Flats.” Watercolor on Arches Paper, 16x20 in
April 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Where the land meets the sea, there isn’t a clear boundary as it appears on maps. In low lying land like this, the area belongs to both land and sea. It has its own micro climate and biome where unique birds, mollusks, and mammals thrive.
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“Acadian Tidal Flats.” Watercolor on Arches Paper, 16x20 in
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“Acadian Tidal Flats.” Watercolor on Arches Paper, 16x20 in
Limerock Street
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Watercolor on handmade paper by Indigo 15x22 inches
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Watercolor on handmade paper by Indigo 15x22 inches
April 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Limerock Street
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Watercolor on handmade paper by Indigo 15x22 inches
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Watercolor on handmade paper by Indigo 15x22 inches
“Windswept”
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Watercolor on handmade Paper from Indigo, 15x22 inches. Painted from Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park.
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Watercolor on handmade Paper from Indigo, 15x22 inches. Painted from Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park.
April 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
“Windswept”
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Watercolor on handmade Paper from Indigo, 15x22 inches. Painted from Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park.
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Watercolor on handmade Paper from Indigo, 15x22 inches. Painted from Cadillac Mountain, Acadia National Park.
Along the Way
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Plein Air Watercolor on Arches Paper, 11x15 inches
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Plein Air Watercolor on Arches Paper, 11x15 inches
March 31, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Along the Way
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Plein Air Watercolor on Arches Paper, 11x15 inches
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Plein Air Watercolor on Arches Paper, 11x15 inches
Megunticook & Mt. Battie
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Watercolor on Baohong Paper, 11x15 inches
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Watercolor on Baohong Paper, 11x15 inches
March 31, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Megunticook & Mt. Battie
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Watercolor on Baohong Paper, 11x15 inches
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Watercolor on Baohong Paper, 11x15 inches