Tuesday, December 16, 2008

New Commission Piece: A TRUNKS ART Original!

The first thing I'm usually asked when it comes to my commission pieces is "How do you make sure that the client will be happy with the finished product?" To get things started, I normally sit down with the client and ask them questions like, "What message do you want the piece to say?" and "Do you have a preference for certain kinds of imagery?" To better understand what kind of mood they're targeting, I'll ask them about colors.

The first image you see below is the final product I created for PQC Consulting, Inc., a global consulting firm specializing in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. They wanted an image that focused on their ability to help overseas start-ups take their discoveries from the laboratory to the marketplace.

But soon after the initial interview, I provided the client with sketches. In this case, PQC wanted a combination of the two I gave them (see the sketch image below). Lastly, before I applied color to the piece, I sat down with the client again to make sure I captured the right mood. As you can see below, the color version is pretty dramatic when compared to the black and white version.


"PQC" - The final product - framed, 24"x32" on canvas.


"PQC" - colored web image.


"PQC" - web image prior to adding color.


"Submitted sketch work."

To see and read more of my art work or to contact me, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

TRUNKS ART is available at Museum Quality Framing in Camarillo, CA!


Pictured in Museum Quality Framing's front window: "Round 2" - A 24x32 framed canvas print that's been embellished with paint and texture. The edition size of "Round 2" has been set at 75.

For contact information, directions or to find out about all the services at Museum Quality Framing visit their website at www.museumquality.com.

To see and read more of my art work or to contact me, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.

Monday, November 24, 2008

TRUNKS ART Recognized in Art Business News Magazine!


In the 'Picture Gallery' section of this months' edition of Art Business News Magazine, you'll see a picture from a show I did last summer. The best part of this recognition is that I'm on the same page as THE ARTIST who inspired my work - Mr. Peter Max! I had the good fortune of meeting Mr. Max in Laguna Beach back in '06 and here we meet again - what an honor!

Photo caption: Artist Chuck Trunks (center) recently exhibited his "Hopes and Dreams" series at the Old Town Studio Gallery. The opening night hosted more than 250 people. Pictured from left are Jim Brent of Museum Quality Framing Trunks and Cammie Hardy, owner and curator of the gallery.

To see and read more of my art work or to contact me, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.

Sunday, October 26, 2008

iStyles.com now has TRUNKS ART skins!


iStyles Inc. is now offering TRUNKS ART on Apple iPhone 3G skins. Besides Break Me (shown on an iPhone 3G), Paper Doll, TiVo and Day Break can also be purchased from iStyles.com.

To check out my skins at iStyles, please visit their website at www.iStyles.com.

To see and read more of my art work or to contact me, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.

Thursday, October 23, 2008

TRUNKS ART enters 1800 Tequila 'essential artists' contest!




1800 Tequila is searching for 1,800 artists as part of its' essential artists campaign. In the above graphic, just click the left or right arrows to see all 5 of my submissions. If you like what you see, please click the right most star. Thanks for the support!

To read more about the contest or to place additional votes, please visit their website at www.1800tequila.com.

To see and read more of my art work or to contact me, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

New TRUNKS ART skins are available at DecalGirl.com!


DecalGirl Inc. is now offering TRUNKS ART on many of its' device skins. Besides Glamtropolis (shown on an LG Dare), Pop Star, Toxic Rewind, Instant Messaging, Can You Hear Me Now and Stars n' Stripes can be purchased for the Apple iPhone 3G, LG Shine, LG Venus, Samsung Instinct, HTC Touch Diamond and laptops (any make or size).

To check out my skins at DecalGirl, please visit their website at www.decalgirl.com.

To see and read more of my art work or to contact me, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Embellishing "Round 2" - the last piece in my Hopes and Dreams Series!


Here's a quick picture of me embellishing my latest piece, "Round 2." Of course I'm thinking about the economic mess that's effecting everybody (including artists) but my prevailing thought is, "the art must go on!" "Round 2" is a tribute to the strength and beauty of women and is being offered as a limited edition print series of 75.

To see and read more of my art work or to contact me, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.