TRUNKS ART delivers custom surfboard art to Marks Silver Strand Beach House in Oxnard!

Oxnard, CA — September 10, 2012 — If you ever had the good fortune of visiting or vacationing at Mark's Silver Strand Beach House in Oxnard, you would quickly understand why I was flattered and honored to have been commissioned to create one of my signature surfboard art pieces for the owners, Mark and Joyce.

Even a casual tour through this spacious and well-kept rental property will tell you that the art work (which is prevalent throughout the beach front house) is carefully chosen and meticulously placed. With brightly colored surf themed art popping out of almost every room, I wasn't surprised that Mark and Joyce would find my style of art to be right up their alley. To see more of my work, please visit my website and blog. If you're interested in having a custom art surfboard brighten up your home, office or business, please don't hesitate to contact me. I'd love to help you! *Sales of all boards are shared with the Surfrider Foundation of Ventura County. *All photos courtesy of Claudia Pardo.

TRUNKS ART Surfboards get a rare "Two Thumbs Up" from discerning Third Graders!

Ventura, CA — June 7, 2012 — If you're feeling a little under appreciated or in need of an ego boost that reinstates your rock star persona - then you need to throw whatever it is that you do for work in the back seat of your car, drive to the nearest elementary school and get in line for the next 3rd Grade session of Show and Tell!

I had the good fortune of being pestered relentlessly by a very persistent 8 year old until I agreed to come to her class with my surfboards. Not only did she keep the presentation on track, I'm convinced she'll be the lead moderator in the 2048 presidential debate.

To see more of my work, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.

TRUNKS ART delivers a custom surfboard skin to CURE Pharmaceutical in Oxnard, CA!

Oxnard, CA — April 30, 2012 — On Monday, I had the honor of delivering one of my custom signage surfboard skins to CURE Pharmaceutical, an up and coming local company dedicated to meeting the global need for more affordable medicines. No matter who you talk to at CURE, it quickly becomes clear as to why they opted to have a surfboard with their company name and logo greet you in the reception lobby. Most of the folks that I had the pleasure of meeting are biotech and pharmaceutical professionals who exchanged their corporate I.D. badges for a more relaxed and family-oriented work environment.

After getting a collective thumbs-up from about 30 employees that were on hand that morning for the impromptu unveiling, I installed the board in the brightly colored lobby. Pictured with me are Chief Operations Officer, Wayne Nasby (left), and Chief Executive Officer, Rob Davidson (middle). What I like most about this board is that the skin is made of a high quality vinyl that makes the art work look super shiny and bright!

"CURE Pharmaceutical" is my latest surfboard skin and was inspired by the business philosophy employed at CURE by Rob Davidson and Wayne Nasby. To see more of my work, please visit my website and blog. If you're interested in having a custom art surfboard skin brighten up your home, office or business, please don't hesitate to contact me. I'd love to help you! *Sales of all boards are shared with the Surfrider Foundation of Ventura County. *All photos courtesy of Claudia Pardo.

TRUNKS ART takes old surfboards and turns them into works of art!

Camarillo, CA — January 19, 2012 — Chuck Trunks' Precision Abstracts continues to skin surfboard after surfboard!

3 new boards for you to have a look at. Pictured here are "Chimp Jackpot," "11-11-11" and "Moonlit Pools." Besides the *POP!* factor, these boards look pretty nice on the wall AND the skins are tough enough to wax up and hit the surf too!

SURFBOARD SALES TO BENEFIT THE VENTURA COUNTY SURFRIDER FOUNDATION. CONTACT ME THROUGH MY WEBSITE.

To see more of my work, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.

Ventura's Photon Gallery will be showing TRUNKS ART Surfboards during the Winter Wine Walk THIS Saturday!

Ventura, CA — Decemberber 1, 2011 — The Photon Gallery will not only be one of the tasting locations during Ventura's Winter Wine Walk on Saturday, December 3rd, owners Peter and Karen Duffy will be showing my surfboard art from 4 to 8pm. The Photon Gallery is located at 522 East Santa Clara Street (one block East of California Street) in downtown Ventura.

The Ventura Winter Wine Walk is coming back to beautiful downtown Ventura on December 3, 2011 from 11am-8pm. The day will kick off with the Holiday Street Fair starting at 11am on the 400 and 500 block of Main Street with holiday vendors and live entertainment. This street fair and entertainment is free and open to the public starting at 11am.

At 4pm, the Ventura Winter Wine Walk gets started! The wine walk will showcase world class wineries in your favorite downtown businesses. Guests will receive 12 sampling tickets (good for (1) sample of wine up to 2 ounces). Each guest will also receive a map of the participating tasting sites in downtown Ventura. Each tasting site will have a designated area set up for wine walk guests along with entertainment and of course amazing wines!

As guests stroll down Main St. they will be surrounded with a winter holiday ambiance of live jazz and blues entertainment, beautiful lighting downtown and snow fall from 6:45-8pm.

"The ocean is responsible for so much art inspiration - why not create art that 'goes back' to the ocean?" -CT

Photo Credit: Claudia Pardo

To see more of my work, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com. For directions to the Photon Gallery, please CLICK HERE.

TRUNKS ART, M.D.S. Surfboards, Surfrider Foundation - What's the connection?

Newbury Park, CA — November 19, 2011 — Pictured above are 3 retired surfboards that will soon be converted into works of art! They were generously donated to me by life long surfer, Matt Sparks, state of the art custom surfboard shaper, manufacturer and owner of M.D.S. Surfboards.

Before I can put art on any of these boards, a decent amount of time and effort is dedicated to the refurbishing and clean-up process. Yes, it's messy and time consuming but at the end - the boards are not only ready for art, they're surfable!

To see my "finished product," head on over to the Photon Gallery (866-963-1199), located at 522 East Santa Clara Street (one block East of California Street) in downtown Ventura. Portions of all sales are donated to the Surfrider Foundation, a highly regarded non-profit organization that protects our ocean, waves and beaches since 1984.

"The ocean is responsible for so much art inspiration - why not create art that 'goes back' to the ocean?" -Chuck Trunks

To see more of my work, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.

TRUNKS ART surfboards will be on display at the Photon Gallery from 6 to 9pm on Thursday, Nov. 17!

Ventura, CA — November 16, 2011 — The Photon Gallery will be hosting a wine and cheese reception this Thursday (Nov. 17) from 6 to 9pm. My surfboard art as well as artwork from two new artists will be on display. The Photon Gallery is located at 522 East Santa Clara Street (one block East of California Street) in downtown Ventura.

"The ocean is responsible for so much art inspiration - why not create art that 'goes back' to the ocean?" -Chuck Trunks

To see more of my work, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com. For directions to the Photon Gallery, please CLICK HERE.

Chuck Trunks will be at the Photon Gallery from 4 to 6pm on Saturday, November 12th!

Ventura, CA — November 11, 2011 — If you didn't get a chance to come to the Photon Gallery for the opening reception last Friday, I'll be at the gallery tomorrow (Saturday, November 12) from 4 to 6pm. I'd love to show you my art work on these (very surfable) surfboards!

The Photon Gallery is located at 522 East Santa Clara Street (one block East of California Street) in downtown Ventura. For directions, please CLICK HERE.

"The ocean is responsible for so much art inspiration - why not create art that 'goes back' to the ocean?" -C.T.

To see more of my work, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.

*PLEASE BE SURE TO CALL THE PHOTON GALLERY FOR HOURS AT 866-963-1199.

TRUNKS ART introduces TWO BRAND NEW SURFBOARD SKINS: "Arcade Pop" and "1X Every 100!"

Emerald Isle, NC — November 9, 2011 — Chuck Trunks' Precision Abstracts has added two new surfboard skins (Arcade Pop and 1X Every 100) to an already beefy *POP ART* line-up under the popular "Surfboard Skinz" brand name.
To see my line-up of surfboard skins and to learn more about Playagraphic's SurfboardSKINZ brand, please click here to go to www.surfboardskinz.com.

To see more of my work, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.

TRUNKS ART Surfboards were a big hit at the Photon Gallery's opening reception last night!

Ventura, CA — November 5, 2011 — Last night's opening of Chuck Trunks' surfboard art show at the Photon Gallery in Ventura was a warm and well attended event. Gallery owners, Peter and Karen Duffy, were terrific hosts who helped create more fans (and collectors) of 'surf pop art!'

The Photon Gallery, located at 522 East Santa Clara Street (one block East of California Street) in downtown Ventura, will be showing Trunks' popular surf boards through the end of the year.

"The ocean is responsible for so much art inspiration - why not create art that 'goes back' to the ocean?" -Chuck Trunks

To see more of my work, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com. For directions to the Photon Gallery, please CLICK HERE.

*PLEASE BE SURE TO CALL THE PHOTON GALLERY FOR HOURS AT 866-963-1199.

Opening reception to see TRUNKS ART surf board skins is Friday, Nov. 4th (6-9pm) at Ventura's Photon Gallery!

Ventura, CA — November 1, 2011 — Chuck Trunks' Precision Abstracts will be showing his latest surfboard skin designs at the Photon Gallery, located at 522 East Santa Clara Street (one block East of California Street) in downtown Ventura from October 31 to December 31, 2011! Opening reception is from 6 to 9pm on Friday, November 4th (Ventura's First Friday Art Walk Event). Pictured under Trunks' arm is one of his most popular pieces, "Sunset Break."

"The ocean is responsible for so much art inspiration - why not create art that 'goes back' to the ocean?" -Chuck Trunks

To see more of my work, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com. For directions to the Photon Gallery, please CLICK HERE.

New TRUNKS ART surfboard skins! Introducing "Snack Shack," "PQC" and "Skull of Rock!"

Emerald Isle, N.C. — October 17, 2011 — Chuck Trunks' Precision Abstracts continues to skin surfboard after surfboard!

That's right - 3 new boards for you to have a look at. Pictured here are "Snack Shack," a signage board for a commercial surf school, "PQC" and "Skull of Rock." Besides the *POP!* factor, these boards look pretty nice on the wall AND the skins are tough enough to wax up and hit the surf too!

To see my line-up of surfboard skins and to learn more about Playagraphic's SurfboardSKINZ brand, please click here to go to www.surfboardskinz.com.

To see more of my work, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.

New Surfboards from TRUNKS ART! Check out "PQC" and "Skull of Rock!"

Ventura, CA — October 12, 2011 — Chuck Trunks' Precision Abstracts skins two more boards for some upcoming surf art exhibits!

You're probably thinking that this picture was created in some photoshop lab but that isn't the case at all. I snapped this picture with my trusty pocket Canon this afternoon and uploaded it AS IS. The quality of these skins are truly rich, smooth and *POP* worthy! Pictured here are "PQC" and "Skull of Rock." In the coming weeks, I'll let you know where you can see these boards up close and learn about the history and meaning of the art work too.

To see my line-up of surfboard skins and to learn more about Playagraphic's SurfboardSKINZ brand, please click here to go to www.playagraphics.com.

To see more of my work, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.

TRUNKS ART skins four more surfboards for some upcoming SURF ART EXIBITS!

Camarillo, CA — October 10, 2011 — Chuck Trunks' Precision Abstracts skins four more boards for some upcoming surf art exhibits!

I have to admit it. I'm really happy with how these boards came out. Pictured here are "To My Surprise," "Toxic Rewind," "Sunset Break" and "Chimp Jackpot." Sometime next week, I'll post some pictures of two new boards featuring a couple of my most popular images: "PQC" and "Skull of Rock." Although I create these boards with the intention of art and signage - believe it or not - these boards can be surfed on as well!

To see my line-up of surfboard skins and to learn more about Playagraphic's SurfboardSKINZ brand, please click here to go to www.playagraphics.com.

To see more of my work, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.

New Surf Board Skins from TRUNKS ART and PLAYAGRAPHICS!

Emerald Isle, N.C. — October 5, 2011 — Chuck Trunks' Precision Abstracts continues to skin surfboard after surfboard!

Here's a nice look at 4 recent skins sent to me from good ol' Playagraphics. Pictured here are "Sunset Break," "Chimp Jackpot," "Toxic Rewind" and "To My Surprise." Sometime next week, I'll post some pictures of these same skins on some classic looking surfboards. Seriously, you won't believe how cool these will look. To top it off, the skins can take on a pile of wax and pounding waves. That's right. They're made for surfing too!

To see my line-up of surfboard skins and to learn more about Playagraphic's SurfboardSKINZ brand, please click here to go to www.playagraphics.com.

To see more of my work, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.

Playagraphics.com introduces seven new Surfboard Skinz from TRUNKS ART!

Emerald Isle, N.C. — August 20, 2011 — Chuck Trunks' Precision Abstracts is featured in Playagraphic's SurfboardSKINZ website:

Besides working with a company that produces a unique, high quality product, I like knowing that my art is going out into the waves; ironically, it's the waves that inspire much of my work. An excerpt from their website:

"SurfboardSKINZ are digitally printed & laminated vinyl applied to a surfboard. They are easy to apply and they completely change the look of your board."

Advantages to having a skin...

* Great for promotional purposes.
* Protects your board from sun damage.
* Give an older board a new look.
* Easily noticeable from the beach.
* Change sponsors without waiting for a new board.
* Change your design as often as you want.

We use the best vinyl you can buy for a quick and easy install.
The vinyl features adhesive that has air channels for a bubble free install.

To see my line-up of surfboard skins and to learn more about Playagraphic's SurfboardSKINZ brand, please click here to go to www.playagraphics.com.

To see more of my work, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.

The 'SPLASH!' exhibit at the Ventura County Museum of Art opens this Friday, July 1st!

Ventura, CA — June 27, 2011 — Take the plunge into summer with Splash!, an exhibition highlighting ocean-inspired art and Ventura’s beach resort past, running July 2 through September 18 at the Museum of Ventura County. Artwork by more than 30 regional artists can be seen throughout the museum’s galleries, plaza, and courtyard, including large-scale sculptural installations and artistic surfboards. The historical component of the exhibit contrasts early 20th century beach wear with today’s trends, explores 1960s surf culture, and offers a look back at Ventura’s former Bath House, unique “Tent City” and Pierpont Bay resort.

The opening reception is on Friday, July 1, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., and includes music by The Soul Surfers and entry to all galleries. Admission is $5 for the general public; museum members are free. For reservations call 805-653-0323 x 7.

The exhibit’s sculpture and sculptural installations are by Jessica Bodner (Ventura); BiJian Fan (Camarillo); Matt Furmanski (Ventura); Gerri Johnson-McMillin (Ventura); R. Nelson Parrish (Santa Barbara); Chris Provenzano (Ventura); Blakeney Sanford (Santa Barbara); and Kenji Webb (Ventura). Photography, painting, mixed media, glass, and fiber art are by Erik Abel (Ventura); Benjamin Anderson (Carpinteria); Briana Bainbridge (Ventura); Chris Charney (Ventura); Isabel Downs (Santa Barbara); Dan Harding (Santa Paula, formerly Ojai); Anna Karakalou (Ventura); Jim Knowlton (Ventura); Ryan Loughridge (Ventura); Jim Martin (Ventura); David Pu’u (Ventura); Roxie Ray (Camarillo); Joni Sternbach (New York City, active in Ventura and Los Angeles counties); and Sylvia Torres (formerly Ventura). Surfboard artists include Malcolm & Jacob Campbell with Studio 609 (Oxnard & Ventura); Gene Cooper & Jeff Pupo (Oxnard); Ozzie Osborn & Jim Allen (Ojai and Ventura); Chuck Trunks & Surfboard Skinz (Camarillo); Steve Walden (Ventura); Robert Weiner & Five Star Fiberglass (Ventura).

The Museum of Ventura County is located at 100 East Main Street in downtown Ventura. Hours are 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 children 6-17, members and children under 6 are free. For more museum information go to www.venturamuseum.org or call 805-653-0323.

To see more of my work, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.

"Sunset Break" by TRUNKS ART looks great as one of Playagraphics' Surfboard Skinz!

Camarillo, CA — May 14, 2011 — Chuck Trunks' Precision Abstracts is featured in Playagraphic's SurfboardSKINZ website:

Besides working with a company that produces a unique, high quality product, I like knowing that my art is going out into the waves; ironically, it's the waves that inspire much of my work. An excerpt from their website:

"SurfboardSKINZ are digitally printed & laminated vinyl applied to a surfboard. They are easy to apply and they completely change the look of your board."

Advantages to having a skin...

* Great for promotional purposes.
* Protects your board from sun damage.
* Give an older board a new look.
* Easily noticeable from the beach.
* Change sponsors without waiting for a new board.
* Change your design as often as you want.

We use the best vinyl you can buy for a quick and easy install.
The vinyl features adhesive that has air channels for a bubble free install.

**Photo courtesy of Claudia Pardo Photography, Ventura, CA

To see how surfboard skins are applied and to learn more about Playagraphic's SurfboardSKINZ brand, please click here to go to www.playagraphics.com.

To see more of my work, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.

New TRUNKS ART! "Sunset Break" was inspired by the photography of Brad Styron!

We've all seen great surf photography but for some reason, Brad Styron's work really stands out to me. After seeing this beautiful photo, I just HAD to 'Trunksify'it! What do you think? Did I do it justice? Besides being a gifted photographer, Brad Styron is also the owner of Playagraphics which provides high quality canvas prints, wall graphics, decals, posters, calendars and lots more. Playagraphics is also the home of the much celebrated SURFBOARD SKINZ brand. TRUNKS ART is featured by Playagraphics too! To learn more about PLAYAGRAPHICS, please visit them at www.playagraphics.com. To learn more about BRAD STYRON PHOTOGRAPHY, please visit his site at www.bradstyronphotography.com.

To see more TRUNKS ART, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.

TRUNKS ART is featured in the January/February issue of '805 Living Magazine!'

Ventura, CA — January 6, 2011 — Chuck Trunks' Precision Abstracts is featured in 805 Living Magazine. Story by Cynthia House Nooney. Photographs by Gary Moss.

A CHANGE FOR THE BETTER: FOR SOME WORKING PROFESSIONALS, THE CAREER PATH HAS MANY TURNS TO CONSIDER

A new year often inspires new beginnings, but when it comes to changing careers, several factors should be considered before jumping ship, says Dr. Christine Cicone, a clinical psychologist in Westlake Village, CA who's helped guide numerous clients through the process. Naturally, financial risk needs to be taken into account, including the cost (and time) for additional training or education, if required. Awareness that daily routines will change is another consideration; and to prevent future disillusionment or burnout, Cicone advises that "a career change should be about what you enjoy doing rather than just what you're good at."

It's also helpful to reframe negative thoughts: "Making a switch can be tough at first because you're basically starting over. But you're not going backward, you're going on a different path," Cicone says. Even positive change is change, she cautions: "Many feel a loss of the familiar and wonder why they aren't immediately happy. It's normal to feel that way, but focus on the new opportunities. Remind yourself that you're in a better place."

Switching careers midstream didn't necessarily come easy for any of the following people, but the risks they took and the obstacles they overcame have brought them to places they once only dreamed about.

FROM SCIENCE TO SURFBOARD SKINS

During his Irish Catholic upbringing in Philadelphia, Chuck Trunks' career expectations were made perfectly clear to him by his parents: "It was math or science - pick one." And so, even though he was known as an "art guy" in high school, Trunks went on to study molecular biology and wound up at Amgen as a genetic engineer and later, due to his skills in explaining complexities, he became a business analyst with the company. "I made flow charts, business models, even storyboards to break things down in an understandable manner."

After placing art on the back burner for 20 years, Trunks, now of Camarillo, finally decided it deserved priority and became a full-time artist in 2006. When he was dismissed by a number of galleries during attempts to present his portfolio, Trunks sought out companies that use art on products. Soon he landed gigs designing skins for surfboards and cell phones. He also entered a tequila bottle-label contest that helped put his name on the map. "I quickly discovered you have to be willing to reinvent yourself when starting over."

Today, as the creator of colorful abstracts representing positive images, Trunks says he hasn't been able to get rid of his analytical side. "I'm compelled to build messages into my art about the fundamental truths, like the difficulty of rebuilding relationships, careers, or life in general. Not everyone will notice the messages, but they're there."

To see more of my work, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.