Thomas BUCCI

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.

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

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

Bruce House Inn. Mountain Maryland Plein Air
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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!

Mountain Maryland Plein Air. One of the many perches with an overlook of the town.

That is weird. I’ve been listening to the Great Gatsby this past week too. I saw a friend at the coffee shop this morning, and he mentioned that he was also listening to the Great Gatsby. 🤔 It was retold in Mad Magazine in 1975 as The Great Gasbag.

“The Weight of Water”
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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

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

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

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…”

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

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

A few paintings from earlier this year that I’ve gone back into, fixing things I was unhappy with

Thanks so much Lorraine!

Thanks so much Poppy!

“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

Camden Public Library
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Watercolor on Arches Paper, 11x15 inches

Thanks Poppy!

Camden Harbor, Blue in Green
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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

Limerock Street
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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.

Along the Way
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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