Commission a Painting in Kansas City — Deante Howard | Deecor

Commission a Painting in Kansas City

Commission a painting in Kansas City, painted by Deante “Deecor” Howard — a Kansas City artist who paints athletes, animals, family portraits, cars, and the moments that made you who you are. One of one. Painted by hand. Never printed and passed off as an original.

Patrick Mahomes painting held by Deante Howard, Kansas City Chiefs collage original

Deecor is based in Raytown, in the Kansas City area, and ships commissions across the United States. His style is elevated graffiti — bold, vivid color, splatters and drips breaking over and around a semi-realistic subject. Chaos mixed with order, on purpose. Every piece carries the same message: pain can become purpose. Keep going. You’re stronger than you think. This is not the end.

What a custom commission painting costs

Tell us the athlete and the moment you want, and we'll tell you honestly what fits — the size, the medium, and the price.

  • 8×8 painted original mini — $200. A small, painted original, one of one.
  • Drawing printed on canvas — from $600. A hand-drawn piece, printed on canvas.
  • Painted original commissions — start at $1,000. A 50% deposit locks your slot and painting begins. The deposit is non-refundable once painting begins.
  • 24×36 commission — $2,400 to $2,800. One athlete / one subject, one of one, custom tailored to you, never copied.
  • 36×48 commission — $3,840 to $5,200. One athlete / one subject, one of one, custom tailored to you, never copied.
  • Made-to-order athlete originals — from $2,400. Michael Jordan, 24×36, $2,400. Kobe Bryant, $2,400. Patrick Mahomes collage original, 32×48, $4,000. Painted once, for one collector, and never painted again. Originals are priced at the low end of the commission range for the same size, because Deecor can make prints of an original design — a commission is never copied.

Salvador Perez painting, Kansas City Royals catcher #13, held by Deante Howard

Slots are limited. A hold without a deposit isn’t a hold — your slot is yours when the deposit is in.

How a Kansas City custom commission works

  1. Your idea. Tell us what you want painted — the player, the moment, the size — and we’ll confirm what fits and what it costs.
  2. Drawing first. You get a digital drawing / reference for approval before paint touches canvas. We aim for a 90–95% match to the approved drawing.
  3. Painting. Canvas originals typically take 3–5 business days to paint, plus drying and careful packing. Made-to-order originals allow 5–7 business days.
  4. Delivery. Shipped across the US, or picked up / delivered in the Kansas City metro when we arrange it.

Michael Jordan painting, Chicago Bulls #23, held by Deante Howard

What Deecor paints on commission

  • Sports: your favorite athlete, your own game, your kid’s season — football, basketball, baseball, and more. See Patrick Mahomes and Michael Jordan.
  • Portraits: family, a loved one, an engagement, a legacy piece.
  • Animals: wild animals, pets, and the creatures that mean something to you.
  • Cars and places: a dream car, a first home, a place that matters.
  • Entertainers and pop culture: the heroes and characters you grew up with, in Deecor’s own style.

Deecor paints stylized reinterpretations in his own elevated graffiti style — not copies of official logos. If you want a Kansas City Chiefs painting, a football painting, or a portrait of a player you love, that’s a commission conversation, not a logo order.

Why commission Deecor?

Deecor is a self-taught artist from Kansas City, named 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. He fell in love with art in 2021 after losing his job, and art saved his life after his older brother was killed by a drunk driver and surgery at 14 ended his sports dreams. He paints athletes, entertainers, and wild animals as living proof that pain can become purpose. When you commission a painting from Deecor, you’re not just buying a painting — you’re buying proof, made by hand, one of one, direct from the artist, with no gallery in between.

Lionel Messi painting, large framed original by Deante Howard

Frequently asked questions

How much does a custom commission painting cost in Kansas City?
Painted original commissions start at $1,000, with a 50% deposit. Drawings printed on canvas start at $600. Small 8×8 painted originals are $200.

How long does a commission take?
Most canvas originals take 3–5 business days to paint, plus drying and packing. Made-to-order originals allow 5–7 business days. Murals take 7–15 business days. Timelines are confirmed with your deposit.

Do I see the painting before it’s finished?
Yes. You approve a digital drawing / reference first, before painting begins.

Can I commission a football painting or a Chiefs painting?
Yes — football and Chiefs subjects are a commission. See our football paintings page for how that works.

Do you ship outside Kansas City?
Yes. Commissions ship across the United States.

Start your commission

Ready? See the full price list, process, and deposit terms on the commissions page, then tell us your idea — fill out the commission form here, or read the commission FAQs first. Either way, let us know. Slots are limited, and the next step is yours.

Looking beyond Kansas City? See custom sports art — original sports paintings and athlete portraits.

In 2021, while still working my job in Medicare insurance, I decided to give art a real shot — selling my work on the side. The response was immediate. People weren't just buying paintings; they were connecting with them.

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.

The Name

I'm an artist in every sense of the word — music, dance, acting, poetry. I love to play on words. People call me Dee, and the core of a person is the heart. Art made to live on your walls is called décor. Put them together and you get Deecor — because in every piece, I give you something from my core: artwork from my heart, for your walls.

The style has a name, too — I coined it elevated graffiti. It's the city's graffiti grown up: the same bold color, splatters, and drips, but painted slow, with purpose and detail, to live in homes and galleries. Chaos mixed with order — because that's what life is, and that's what resilience looks like.

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.