Dave Plunkert illustrations dissect and analyze a concept and at the same time clarify and magnify it. “Each project has its own personality. Its own language. Its own way of relating to the world,” says Plunkert. He uses two distinctive styles to breathe life into concepts. His Block Style transforms the organic world into one of right angles, cubes, blocks and squares, while his Collage Style–evocative of the revolutionary art movements of the 20th Century–finds the intersection of art and technology, of objects and people. In his broad visual language he draws from a rich archive of imagery that combines past, present and future. “The exact right elements must be selected and arranged for each assignment.” Through thoughtful juxtaposition, comparisons and contrasts, Plunkert’s illustrations offer insightful, often humorous perspectives and in so doing, reveal the hidden dimensions of topics, issues, and concepts.

Dave’s work has been featured on the covers of major publications such as Business Week, the Los Angeles TImes Book Review, and The Wall Street Journal among others. In addition, his illustrations have been used in advertising campaigns for Fortune 500 companies like Adidas, Gatorade, Motorola, and MTV. His work has been recognized by American Illustration, Communication Arts, Graphis, Print, the Society of Illustrators, and The NY Art Directors’ Club. He has been featured in numerous books including: Cool Type, New Masters of Poster Design, The Greatest Rock Albums that Never Were, and Mixing Messages. He has taught graphic design and illustration at Shepherd College and Maryland Institute, College of Art in addition to frequently lecturing for various AIGA Chapters. His work has been collected by museums and private collectors, and has been exhibited internationally.