Born in New Haven, Connecticut, David Plumb earned his BFA at the University of Virginia. He also studied art at the Philadelphia College of Art and the Virginia Art Institute, and with visiting artist Herman Rose and the English artist Richard Smith.
David is known for his intricate and delicate still lifes of flowers, in oil and watercolor. As a professional artist, he has exhibited widely over the years. His distinctive work has won many awards during his career, including first place at several arts festivals, and the Silver Award at the Baltimore Watercolor Club.