Black Artist in Kansas City — Original Paintings for Sale | Deecor
Black Artist in Kansas City — Original Paintings for Sale
Original paintings for sale by Deante “Deecor” Howard, a Black artist in Kansas City, Missouri. Painted by hand, one of one, in his signature elevated graffiti style — bold, vivid color, splatters and drips around a semi-realistic subject. When a piece is collected, it’s gone. No reprints of an original. No second run.
Deecor is based in Raytown, in the Kansas City area, and ships original paintings across the United States. He is a self-taught artist, 2024 KC People’s Choice Best Visual Artist, a Park West Gallery artist, with 1,500+ collectors and a 5.0-star rating from 64 reviews.
Original paintings for sale now
Originals available now change fast — pieces sell, and made-to-order originals are painted once, for one collector, and retired. These are the made-to-order originals you can collect today:
- Michael Jordan Original Painting — Made to Order, 24×36 — $2,400. Jordan in the Bulls #23, three fingers raised. Painted once, for one collector. Allow 5–7 business days. See the Jordan original.
- Kobe Bryant Original Painting — Made to Order — $2,400. See the Kobe original.
- Patrick Mahomes Collage Original Painting — Made to Order — $4,000. See the Mahomes original.
- 8×8 painted original minis — $200. Small painted originals, one of one — including Pokémon minis and other subjects, when available.
Canvas prints of Deecor’s originals start at $60. The original painting is not a print, not a copy — it’s the one.
What Deecor paints
Athlete portraits. Wild animals. Entertainers. Pop culture heroes. Family and legacy portraits on commission. Deecor mostly paints athletes and animals — the subjects that carry his story — and he’ll follow the moment, whether that’s a sports legend, a wild animal, or a character you grew up with.
His style is elevated graffiti: colorful, bold, vivid. Chaos mixed with order, like life. The splatters and drips are philosophical — chaos is what allows us to appreciate the beauty. His style is his why, made visible.
Why Deecor paints
Art saved Deecor’s life. After his older brother was killed by a drunk driver, and tuberculosis in his neck at 14 left a rod and screws and ended his sports and Air Force dreams, art became the way forward. He fell in love with art in 2021, after losing his job. He paints athletes, entertainers, and wild animals as living testaments to resilience. Every piece should whisper: keep going. You’re stronger than you think. This is not the end.
When you buy an original painting from Deecor, you’re not just buying a painting. You’re buying proof that pain can become purpose, from an artist who has lived it, made by hand, one of one, direct from him — no gallery in between.
How to buy an original painting in Kansas City
- Shop originals for sale — made-to-order originals above, plus new pieces as they drop. New pieces go to Deecor’s Facebook art group, The Love of Art with Deante Howard, first, then to the main shop.
- Commission your own — painted original commissions start at $1,000, with a 50% deposit. A 24×36 commission is $2,400–$2,800. A 36×48 commission is $3,840–$5,200. Drawings printed on canvas start at $600. Tell us your idea and we'll tell you what fits. Full price list on the commissions page. See also Kansas City custom commission paintings.
- Collect a print — canvas prints from $60, when you want the art on your wall now and the original is out of reach or already collected.
Shipping is $7, free at $100 and over in the US. Originals ship carefully packed, ready to hang.
Frequently asked questions
Are these original paintings or prints?
Originals are painted by hand, one of one. Prints are reproductions on canvas or paper, clearly listed as prints, from $60.
Where is Deecor based?
Raytown / Kansas City, Missouri. He ships across the United States, and new pieces drop in his Kansas City art group first.
Can I commission a painting from a Black artist in Kansas City?
Yes. Painted commissions start at $1,000, 50% deposit, with a drawing for your approval before painting begins. Start at commission a painting.
How fast will my original ship?
Made-to-order originals allow 5–7 business days for painting, drying, and careful packing. Commission canvases typically take 3–5 business days to paint.
See the work
Browse the shop, join the collector list, or commission a painting of your own. If a piece speaks to you, don’t wait — when an original is collected, it’s gone.
Looking beyond Kansas City? See custom sports art — original sports paintings and athlete portraits.
God’s hand was in motion
In 2022, God moved again — I was laid off. Instead of despairing, I took it as the blessing it was and gave my art everything I had. Commissions came. Media features followed.
But the accolades were never the point. My true motivation is spreading joy, inspiration, encouragement, and hope through my paintings. Every stroke carries resilience and determination — the same two things that carried me. My motto is simple: the hustle will make the dream the reality. That's why I continue to create today.
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Accomplishments
- Painted across Mexico and Colombia, March–December 2022.
- Commissioned pieces for Shaq, Patrick Mahomes, Ronald Acuña Jr., Walter Jones, Lady London, Brodric Thomas, and more.
- Indoor and outdoor murals across the US and in three countries.
- Live painter at the 2023 NFL Draft.
- Best in Show awards in Mexico and Colombia, plus local humanitarian recognition.
- Kansas City People’s Choice Award — Best Visual Artist, 2024.
- Licensed apparel with Shein — sold out in 15 countries.
- Featured across press and media — see the Press page.
There’s more, but you don’t have all day. I get it.
