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Hi there! I’m Darrell Chacon Thomas II, known professionally as Funk Tha World. I’m a multidisciplinary visual artist with over 15 years of experience across tattooing, illustration, painting, live art, gallery operations, and art education. I currently serve as a senior resident tattoo artist at Iron Palm Tattoos and own Funk Tha World LLC, based in Fayetteville, Georgia.
My practice spans custom tattoo design, illustration, branding, and education. I love turning ideas into vibrant visuals across mediums, collaborating with communities, and inspiring the next generation of artists through teaching and mentorship.
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Work Experience
Senior Resident Tattoo Artist at Iron Palm Tattoos
January 1, 2014 - PresentSenior resident tattoo artist at Iron Palm Tattoos.
Artist / Owner at Funk Tha World LLC
January 1, 2019 - PresentOwner of Funk Tha World LLC; multidisciplinary visual artist.
Art Instructor at Paintbrushes & Juice
January 1, 2018 - PresentArt instructor.
Gallery Assistant at Notch 8 Gallery
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2020Gallery assistant.
Tattoo Apprentice / Artist at City of Ink
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2017Tattoo apprentice / artist.
Publications & Live Art at Funk N Color 3
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Contributions to publications and live visual art projects in 2023.
Live Visual Artist at ONE Musicfest
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Featured live visual artist for festival.
Live Visual Artist at A3C Festival & Conference
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Featured visual artist at festival & conference.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Albany State University
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025Associate of Arts at Georgia Military College
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts at Albany State University
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025Associate of Arts at Georgia Military College
January 11, 2030 - December 18, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts at Albany State University
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025Associate of Arts at Georgia Military College
January 11, 2030 - December 22, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts at Albany State University
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025Associate of Arts at Georgia Military College
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025Qualifications
Jacob Lawrence Award for Excellence in Art
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025National Arts Programs - 2nd Place
January 1, 2011 - December 16, 2025National Arts Programs - 2nd Place
January 1, 2018 - December 16, 2025National Arts Programs - 2nd Place
January 1, 2011 - December 25, 2025National Arts Programs - 2nd Place
January 1, 2018 - December 25, 2025Jacob Lawrence Award for Excellence in Art
January 11, 2030 - December 25, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Other, Retail
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