Plunkett's work is most often inspired by the environments in which he regularly interacts. He focuses on reflections to help capture a snapshot of the controlled chaos, calmness, and overall beauty of the every day. The "Urban Landscape Series" is intended to make the viewer look closely at the beauty in blue-collar, Boston-based scenes. Plunkett's studio is located in Dorchester. He teaches Visual Arts full time in the Boston Public Schools. Plunkett received his B.A. in Visual Art from Plymouth State University, studied Art Education at Massachusetts College of Art and Design, and received his M.A. in Education from Boston University.