TRUNKS ART just completed, "Paradise Falls" for the Conejo Valley Guide (.com)!

Ventura County, California - August 14, 2018 - "Paradise Falls" (#3) - Paradise Falls is a real place in Southern California and reminds me of Jump Creek Falls in Marsing, Idaho. Located in Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks, it drops 40 feel into a picturesque pool of cool mountain water with crayola colored fish literally jumping 4 to 6 feet out of it!

Trunks Art moved to Boise from Los Angeles in 2015 and has made this city his home and art inspiration.

To see more of my work, please have a look at more posts or email me at chucktrunks@gmail.com. Or, visit my website at www.trunksart.com.

"Sickamore Kove"...new art piece for the Conejo Valley Guide (.com) by Trunks Art!

Ventura County, California - July 23, 2018 - "Sickamore Kove" (#2/6) - Not one for traffic and parking hassles, I always try to find alternatives to mitigate those summertime frustrations. Take Sycamore Cove in Ventura County in Southern California for instance.  Sitting at the northern end of the Santa Monica Mountains, it offers tranquil surf, a clean beach, plenty of shade trees, bathrooms and on-duty lifeguards to watch over you, your family and friends.  Forget driving there! Instead, park your car up in Newbury Park at the trailhead on Potrero Road and hike, bike or run through the canyon to Sycamore Cove.  It's ONLY about 10 miles and believe me - it'll feel like a dessert oasis when you get there!  The folks at the Conejo Valley Guide (.com) know what I'm talking about!

Trunks Art moved to Boise from Los Angeles in 2015 and has made this city his home and art inspiration.

To see more of my work, please have a look at more posts or email me at chucktrunks@gmail.com. Or, visit my website at www.trunksart.com.

"Conejo Captures" - New From TRUNKS ART!

Ventura County, California - July 3, 2018 - "Conejo Captures" (#1) - There are roughly 8 billion people in the world today.  If only 1 billion take 3 photos per year, that's 1 trillion photos in a year.  Comparatively, "only" 25 billion pictures were taken in 1980.  Widely considered the gem of Ventura County in Southern California, the Conejo Valley provides countless activities against the stunning backdrop of the Santa Monica Mountains.  Say CHEESE!

Trunks Art moved to Boise from Los Angeles in 2015 and has made this city his home and art inspiration.

To see more of my work, please have a look at more posts or email me at chucktrunks@gmail.com. Or, visit my website at www.trunksart.com.

TRUNKS ART Greeting Cards are "in the mix" at Mixed Greens!

Boise, ID — May 29, 2017 — I'm both honored and excited to have my Boise inspired greeting cards to be included "in the mix" at Mixed Greens in downtown.  See what I did there?  I know.  I just now came up with that.  The store could not be in a cooler location (on the corner of 9th and Idaho Streets) or have a more eclectic selection of unique gifts.  Nice layout.  Nice owners.  Nice vibe.  I hope you'll be as surprised and impressed as me when you walk into this beautiful shop. 

Trunks Art moved to Boise from Los Angeles in 2015 and has made this city his home and art inspiration.

To see more of my work, please have a look at more posts or email me at chucktrunks@gmail.com.

"Boise Farmers Market!" The latest work from TRUNKS ART!

Boise, ID — April 19, 2017 — Arriving in the Boise Territory in the early 1860's, Chinese workers were well-known for their work ethic, patience and superior skills in gardening.  They typically delivered their fresh picked vegetables early in the morning, piling them in baskets hung on a pole that they carried over their shoulders.  Their legacy remains to this day in Boise's downtown farmers market.

Trunks Art moved to Boise from Los Angeles in 2015 and has made this city his home and art inspiration.

To see more of my work, please have a look at more posts or email me at chucktrunks@gmail.com.

New TRUNKS ART Prints are now available! Limited editions!

Boise, ID - March 11, 2017 - High Quality Prints are now available for purchase.  Currently, I'm working on a new series of art that is centered around the beautiful city of Boise, Idaho.  I plan to have between 10 and 15 pieces.  So far, I have the first two completed: 'Capitol Chill' and 'Springtime in Boise.'  Limited edition prints are available on paper or canvas and are very reasonably priced.  I also have greeting cards as well - all are professionally packaged, too.  For pricing, shipping or any questions, please email me at chucktrunks@gmail.com.

Despite these photos, the actual prints are bright, bright, bright, happy and full of *POP!*

16 x 20 "Springtime in Boise"

20 x 16 "Capitol Chill"

5 x 7 Cards

Custom sizing as well

"Springtime in Boise!" The latest work from TRUNKS ART, who continues to gush about all things Idaho!

Boise, ID — February 17, 2017 — Step outside of a bustling city teeming with excitement and promise and what do you think you’ll find?  Pristine surroundings teeming with beauty, life and the expectation of another wonderful springtime in Boise, Idaho!

Trunks Art moved to Boise from Los Angeles in 2015 and has made this city his home and art inspiration.

To see more of my work, please have a look at more posts or email me at chucktrunks@gmail.com.

NEW: 'Capitol Chill' by TRUNKS ART!

Boise, ID — January 2, 2017 — Inspired by the incessant and prolific snowfall in the Treasure Valley this winter season, ‘Capitol Chill’ pays tribute to the kind heartedness of the people of Boise who keep this snow-covered city feeling warm and festive all year long.

Trunks Art moved to Boise from Los Angeles in 2015 and has made this city his home and art inspiration.

To see more of my work, please have a look at more posts or email me at chucktrunks@gmail.com.

TRUNKS ART creates a custom surfboard sign for "Sweet Waves Frozen Yogurt" in Cape Cod.

Cape Cod, MA — May 31, 2013 — Just finished another custom surfboard sign for the "Sweet Waves" Frozen Yogurt Shop located in Chatham, one of the many beach towns that run along Cape Cod's iconic coastline. The art work incorporated the "Sweet Waves" logo against a backdrop that includes the "hook" of Cape Cod along with several local, iconic features and landmarks. To see more of my work, please visit my website and blog or email me at chucktrunks@verizon.net. 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! *Board photos courtesy of Brad Styron.

The VC Reporter's ART THROB column recognizes TRUNKS ART surfboard art and signage in this week's edition!

Ventura, CA — October 25, 2012 — TRUNKS ART is one of the features of Claudia Pardo's monthly "Art Throb" column in this week's VC Reporter.

ART THROB: Commission Impossible? Think Again...

In what seems like a never-ending barrage of talk of budget cuts, profit loss, scarcity, and other depressing stuff, it is refreshing to hear that many local business owners and private clients continue to commission artists for work. Surprisingly, many patrons are not even in the business of art; however, they know something valuable when they see it. As artists, we appreciate their initiative. As a community, we benefit from it. Take CURE; a new pharmaceutical company that develops new and advanced methods to deliver drugs to people and animals. CEO and Chief Operations Officer, Robert Davidson and Wayne Nasby, respectively, hired local artist Chuck Trunks to custom make a surfboard sign-- in his trademark pop style—to greet visitors in the foyer of their headquarters in Oxnard. Maverick’s Gym owners, David and Molly Hill, also own a Trunks custom board. It features their logo within icons of Ventura.

Painter Jodi Anthony, who recently exhibited at Fox Fine Jewelry, was commissioned to paint an image of an empowered woman for a life coach who is looking to re-brand her business with a new marketing look. The patron came to see Anthony’s work after she read an article in the paper. Ojai artist, Diane Bennett, was approached by a patron looking to buy art as an anniversary gift for his wife. He commissioned Bennett to paint a retablo with an added quote he provided. Bennet will be exhibiting at the Ventura County Museum this month.

Gull Wings Children’s Art Museum’s new director, Julia Chambers, contracted a couple of artists to create artwork for the re-vamp of the museum. Recognized sculptor BiJian’s Bird on the Roof, is an origami-inspired kinetic sculpture perched on the…um, roof of the museum. It adds a touch of whimsy as it welcomes guests. The key here is exposure. Exposure for artists is possible with the aide of art galleries and newspapers who, in turn, benefit from displaying and promoting their work. It is a very possible mission, then, to gather some momentum from this collaborative effort and take support of the arts to a new level.

To read the rest of the article, please click here to go to the VC Reporter's on-line version.

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.

Custom surfboard signage from TRUNKS ART attracts attention and brings in customers!

Camarillo, CA — October 21, 2012 — Going into my fourth year of creating custom surfboard art and signage, I continue to be blown away from my customers who keep finding new ways to use my work in situations I never even thought of. Besides using my boards as signs to attract customers to their businesses, companies are using them as promotional giveaways, gifts to loyal customers and as recognition awards. And while homeowners are hanging the boards in beach themed bonus rooms and dens, parents are having me create boards that feature their child's name with artwork that reflects their interests and personality. What a cool birthday present!

With all this surfboard art and signage activity, I meet a lot of nice people who ask me the same questions about my work. So, I thought I'd provide my loyal blog followers with some FAQs:

Q: What makes up a TRUNKS ART surfboard sign?
A: My finished product consists of a high-tech vinyl adhesive that is custom fit to a new or used surfboard. If the board won't be used for surfing, hardware for hanging is included and installed.

Q: What?! You can surf on a surfboard with the vinyl adhesive?
A: Yes you can. The vinyl is similar to the vinyl adhesives used to cover the NASCAR racecars with all those colorful, sponsorship logos and is rated to withstand harsh sunlight, inclement weather and yes, even ocean water. If the board is going to be surfed on, I'll typically apply the vinyl to the fin side so top side waxing doesn't obscure the artwork.

Q: Other than surfing, how are my surfboards used?
A: Businesses have been using my surfboards for indoor and outdoor signage that usually features the company's logo. Also, restaurants that cater off-site events use my boards to hang on their canopies and trailers to serve as unique signage and as background during photo opportunities. And as I mentioned above, my boards are used as promotional giveaways, gifts to loyal customers and as recognition awards. Non-business owners have been adding my work to their beach themed patios and recreation rooms while proud parents are having me create custom boards for their kid's birthdays, graduations...etc.

Q: Are the boards expensive?
A: My custom surfboard art and signage is inexpensive because I pass along discounts I receive from various surfboard shops. Prices are determined by the size of the board, whether it's used or new and by the complexity of the artwork.

Q: How long will it take me to make one of my boards for you?
A: Since all of my surfboards are custom made, it usually takes me around 2 weeks from start to finish. Selecting the perfect board, creating a specific vinyl template and designing the artwork takes a lot of detail work - but it's totally worth it!

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. *Photos courtesy of Claudia Pardo.

TRUNKS ART delivers a custom surfboard sign to Mavericks Gym in Ventura, CA!

Ventura, CA — October 8, 2012 — From time to time, I'll actually come up with a good idea; but in this case, I can't figure out why it took me so long. After growing increasingly weary of a local gym that seemed more like the workout-of-the-living-dead, I instantly fell in love with and joined Mavericks Gym in Ventura in 2011.

The gym had everything: tons of weightlifting stuff, rows and rows of the latest cardio machines, aerobic classes - but - something was missing! How does a gym, located in a beach town, cater to a hefty surfer population without one cool surfboard on the wall? When I approached David Hill, owner of Mavericks Gym, he totally agreed and commissioned me to create a unique, one of a kind surfboard sign that told visitors that they were not only at Mavericks - they were at Mavericks in Ventura. The board features the Mavericks logo floating on iconic landmarks that define the beautiful city of Ventura: the two trees, the Channel Islands as well as the sweetest, tastiest waves in the county.

Besides being terrific to work with, David and his wife, Molly Hill, couldn't have had a better reaction to their new surfboard sign. After the big "unveil," I drove home, logged on to my computer and was surprised to discover a bunch of emails from various friends telling me they saw the new board. How could that be? I just left the place. Turns out, they hoisted the board (fins and all) up above the front desk and plastered photos of it on their facebook page - all in about 30 minutes! See that? These guys are both flattering AND efficient!

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. *Board-on-pier photos courtesy of Claudia Pardo.

The latest TRUNKS ART will be unveiled at the Gull Wings Children's Museum in Oxnard on Sunday, Septemeber 30th!

Oxnard, CA — September 25, 2012 — Consider yourself personally invited to the Gull Wings Children's Museum in Oxnard on Sunday, September 30th during its' Grand Re-opening Bird On The Roof Event (1pm to 5pm). Besides being one of the first to see my latest art creation which I was commissioned to do for the museum this past summer, you'll be greeted by BiJian Fan's large-scale origami sea gull (a.k.a. 'Bird on the Roof')!

After 25 years, the Gull Wings Children's Museum, the only such museum between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, is getting a facelift of sorts and solidifying plans for it's continued growth over the next 25 years. To find out more about Sunday's event please check out the Conejo Valley Guide website and this link for directions. Hope to see you there! To see more of my work, please visit my website and blog. If you're interested in having custom art brighten up your home, office or business, please don't hesitate to contact me. I'd love to help you!

TRUNKS ART is featured at the Sandbox Coffeehouse in Ventura from September 17th through November 9th!

Ventura, CA — September 18, 2012 — I'd like to invite you to the Sandbox Coffeehouse in Ventura to see some of my more popular surf-themed pop art. The coffeehouse is owned by Todd Ryzow and represents his fourth establishment. As for coffee places, the Sandbox is totally cool and attracts all kinds of patrons who refuse to walk the beaten path to Starbucks for long lines and limited seating. That's right. A TRUNKS ART exhibit that doesn't offer so-so wine and a picked over cheese ball! Why not relax and enjoy gourmet coffee, espresso beverages, gluten-free & vegan baked goods, and fresh sandwiches and salads instead?

If you're a business owner looking for art work that could breathe life back into that darkened corner or add *pop* to an array of wall hangings, please feel free to contact me and I can meet you at the Sandbox Coffeehouse to discuss your needs.

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.

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.

"Lovers Beach" is the latest creation in the TRUNKS ART series, "This End Up!"

Camarillo, CA — March 18, 2012 — When I look at my newly completed art piece, “Lovers Beach,” I can’t help but think of it as a composition I should’ve done years ago. For reasons still not fully understood, I’ve managed to make footprints on about a dozen of these ‘same name’ beaches. Between trips to Hawaii, a few excursions to Mexico and a two-year work assignment in the Caribbean, a ‘lovers beach’ could always be stumbled upon. Although exotic and dreamy, these former destinations provided none of the inspiration behind this art work. Like most of my work, it was inspired by the beauty and tranquility of the beaches in Ventura County.

"Lovers Beach" is part of my "This End Up" Series. It's available in various sizes on paper or canvas as limited edition prints (75). Licensing of this image is available as well. To see more of my work, please visit my website at www.chucktrunks.com.

TRUNKS ART delivers "Beach Breakers" to M.d.s. Surfboards of Newbury Park, CA!

Camarillo, CA — March 5, 2012 — On Saturday, I had the pleasure of delivering one of my surfboard skins to Matt Sparks, owner and chief shaper for M.d.s. Surfboards of Newbury Park, CA. While Matt was on a break from watching one of his team riders compete at the Ventura Fairgrounds, he got his first look at "Beach Breakers" which I applied to one of his original board shapes known as 'The Funky.'
Since a lot of my art work is based on the surf culture here in Southern California, it was only a matter of time before I started putting my iconic, colorful pop images on actual surfboards. The idea came to me while biking around Ventura last year. Yes, I saw loads of surfers lining up for the morning sets but it was all the old, used surfboards I saw wasting away in garages, leaning up behind sheds or pulling signage duty for antique stores that made me think, “there had to be a better way – a more honorable way for these boards to find a new purpose.”
“Beach Breakers” is my latest surfboard skin and was inspired by the generosity of Matt Sparks. Local surf shop owners, like Matt, have helped move my brand of art into the very ocean that motivates my work. And after more than a year of making surfboard art, I now create custom works for both new and used surfboards as well as for boards that are happy to brighten up the walls of homes, offices and businesses.

*Sales of all boards are shared with the Surfrider Foundation of Ventura County. All photos courtesy of Claudia Pardo.

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

TRUNKS ART is offering new art on cool products at Attractive Abstracts!

Camarillo, CA — February 29, 2012 — I have a new on-line store called, Attractive Abstracts. The images you see above are just a few of the many products I sell through Printfection, a company dedicated to high quality materials and customer satisfaction. So far, my store is offering 6 different artworks (Twenty Twelve, Twilight Surf, Moonlit Pools, Skull of Rock, I Love Ventura and I Love Ventura County) on a large array of products like iPad sleeves, glass beer steins, coffee mugs, mouse pads, coasters, tote bags...okay, okay...you get it!

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