TRUNKS ART busts out a brand new image: "Twurfer Dude!"

As a social media minimalist, I was surprised to find myself on a website that provided a glossary of Twitter terms – better known as a ‘twittonary.’ After carefully reading through the definitions, I figure I’m somewhere between ‘twittphilia’ (an obsession with all things Twitter) and ‘twittanoia’ (an intense aversion to Twitter). And I’ve never personally experienced ‘twittphoria’ (the elation one feels when the person you’ve added decides to follow you back) or ‘twittilation’ (um…you can figure that one out for yourself). So when I saw that ‘twurfer’ wasn’t on the list (or on any other list), I decided to come up with my own definition (any wave rider willing to tweet surf conditions between sets) as well as create an image surrounding the ‘twurfer dude.’

"Twurfer Dude" is part of my "A Okay" 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.

Chuck Trunks' Precision Abstracts Receives a 2009 Constant Contact All-Star Award!

Camarillo, CA — April 19, 2010 - Chuck Trunks' Precision Abstracts, today announced that it has received a 2009 All-Star Award from Constant Contact®, Inc., a leading provider of email marketing, event marketing, and online survey tools for small organizations. Trunks was selected for meeting Constant Contact’s best-practice standards for the use of Email Marketing throughout 2009.

“At first, I thought my emails would just end up in spam folders but after following the advice of Constant Contact and staying in-tune with what people want to see and read, it has really impacted my bottomline.”

Trunks' Precision Abstracts received a 2009 Constant Contact All-Star Award for demonstrating best practices in the effective use of Constant Contact Email Marketing in the following areas:

• Frequency of campaigns
• Open rates
• Bounce rates
• Click through rates

“Our customers work hard to build strong relationships with their customers through email marketing and some, such as Trunks , truly excel in this effort,” said Gail Goodman, CEO, Constant Contact. “We created our All-Star Awards to highlight those customers who are passionately committed to following our best practices as they work to improve their customer communications. We’re proud of the role we play in helping Trunks be successful and we look forward to continuing to assist him with his marketing efforts.”

About Constant Contact, Inc.
With more than 350,000 customers, Constant Contact, Inc. is a leading provider of email marketing, event marketing, and online surveys for small businesses, nonprofits, and member associations. Founded in 1995, Constant Contact helps small organizations grow stronger customer relationships by delivering professional, low cost, easy-to-use online tools backed with award-winning support, education and personal coaching. Constant Contact is a publicly traded company (Nasdaq: CTCT) with offices located in Waltham, Mass.; Loveland, Colo.; and Delray, Fla. To learn more, please visit www.ConstantContact.com or call 781-472-8100.

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

Coming Soon: TRUNKS ART on LAMPS!

This is just a heads-up regarding my recent partnership with LA based Lamp-In-A-Box, a company uniquely focused on dressing up lifeless lampshades with all kinds of custom art - including mine! To learn more about Lamp-In-A-Box, please visit them at www.lampinabox.com.

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

New TRUNKS ART Release: "Beam Me Up" is the latest composition in my 'A Okay' Series!

I’m not exactly sure when it happened – when I went straight from thinking, “Are you kidding me?” to mouthing the words, “Beam Me Up!” I mean, I didn’t even get to experience the slightly less cynical “Take me with you!” stage. What’s that you ask? What am I even talking about? Oh, I’m sorry. You’re not familiar with the classic social evolution of sensitive artists (my bad). Fortunately, I have a nice summary for you:

Stage 1 – “Are you kidding me?!” – One becomes aware of surrounding morons.

Stage 2 – “Take me with you!” – One begins to cling to the less moronic.

Stage 3 – “Beam Me Up!” – One finally realizes that they are utterly alone on this planet.

Even though the mother ship hasn’t responded to my persistent calls for rescue (sigh), I’m ready when they’re ready but the best of what I’ve experienced will be neatly packed in my carry-on.

"Beam Me Up" is part of my "A Okay" 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: I love this frame job on "Perfect Match!"

Sometimes my customers are more creative than me - especially when it comes to clever framing. This particular customer has a nice collection of 4 of my pieces which brighten up a simple yet comfortable business office. About a month ago, she invited me over to see her newly framed, "Perfect Match" and I was blown away by how nicely she had it framed. Does the purple inner frame make this pop art piece pop even more or what? This 20x16 reproduction of "Perfect Match" was printed on bamboo paper so it's a lot less expensive than canvas reproductions - and in some cases - they can even look better!

"Perfect Match" is part of my "A Okay" 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: Putting the final touches on my latest piece, "80's Knight!"

Yes, even the embellishment work is a tedious exercise of patience, a rock steady hand and precision! I wish you could see this piece in person because when you see it hanging against a white wall...BOING!...instant pop-fest! Sure, the images of it on this blog and my website are good but nothing compares to the real thing. Anyway...I hope you like it and thanks for checking out my latest.

"80's Knight" is part of my "A Okay" 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: "Just a sample of what's in my gallery!"

Ever look at your formal dining room furniture and think to yourself, "Why do I have this stuff?" I did. And after doing a little painting, do-it-yourself lighting and hammering...*poof*...instant mini art gallery! Seeing one of my pieces by itself is nice but when you see it along side other compositions...well...you start to understand what my intentions are and what it means to have some kind of signature style. So...if you're ever in the Camarillo area and want to see my work, just contact me through my website.

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