"I’m fascinated by color and texture and I continue to experiment and push past limits, including my own. I invite others to join me, especially in my live art sessions, to see how we can explore the edges.
"I extend my gratitude to:
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Joye DeGoede and Jacki Cohen, who taught me about detail and that art isn't just talent but also hard work
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Casey Cheuvront, who taught me that art is as serious as you take it
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Carol Tenwalde and Judith Rhue, who taught me that you still need to be having fun or what's the point?
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Laurie Fagen, who taught me that you CAN do it all
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And the rest of my fantastic group over at Curious Kirby Creatives
"Stylistically I have been influenced by street artists (Smoe Nova, Doke), digital artists (James Julier, Simon Dee), as well as others such as surfboard artist Drew Brophy, and superstar Ashley Longshore."
Biography
Kirby Plessas is a multi-media artist living in Cave Creek, Arizona. She is a veteran of the US Army, where she served as an Arabic linguist and analyst, as well as the Intelligence Community in Washington, DC. She is the founder of Plessas Experts Network, a company that consults and trains for online (cyber) investigations.
Kirby started producing artwork as a child and continued to do so through the years but has recently become more serious about her passion for art. She has experimented in fluid arts and abstracts but finds herself drawn to pop, modern and street art.
She is a member of the Sonoran Art League and can be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KirbyPlessasFineArt and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/kirbyplessasart/.
Kirby also uses her deep technical knowledge to help others in art marketing specializing in social media. Check out her website and podcast: Curious Kirby, featuring social media advice and interviews.
Shows & Features
The Gallery at El Pedregal (Artist in Residence) - 2018-2020
Home & Garden UK, The Art Edit - Jul/Aug/Sep 2018
VoyagePhoenix Mag - Jul 2018
Arizona Artist a Day - October 2018
Constellation Earth Earthrise Art Show/Apollo 8 50 Year Celebration at Kennedy Space Center - Dec 2018
Sonoran Arts League Small Works Show - Dec 2018
Conception Art Show - Phoenix - Mar 2019
All Art Arizona - June 2019
All Creatures Great and Small Show - June 2019
The Bloc Project Second Friday - July 2019
Abstract and Contemporary Art Show - Sept 2019