International Visual Artist • Legacy Portraits • Faith-Driven Entrepreneur
Deante “Deecor” Howard is a self-taught, Kansas City–born international visual artist who turns stories of grit, faith, and perseverance into powerful legacy portraits. His work lives at the intersection of fine art, sports culture, and personal legacy—collected by athletes, entrepreneurs, and everyday champions who see their own journey in his canvases. Through his studio, Deecor Design, Howard creates original paintings, bespoke commissions, and limited edition prints that honor where people come from and where they’re headed. Media outlets across the country have highlighted him as a creative leader and entrepreneur using art to build generational impact, not just decoration.
Below are a handful of select media features - but there are more.
SELECT MEDIA FEATURES
CanvasRebel – CanvasRebel Magazine
Article: “Meet Deante Howard”
CanvasRebel spotlights Deante “Deecor” Howard as a self-taught Kansas City artist who transformed adversity, loss, and faith into a powerful visual language.
The feature traces his journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a sought-after portrait artist whose work centers on resilience, legacy, and hope.
Pull Quote:
“I didn’t come from galleries and art schools—I came from struggle, and I turned that into color and canvas.”
Link: https://canvasrebel.com/meet-deante-howard/
The US Times – The US Times
Article: “Artist to the Stars: Interview with International Visual Artist Deante Howard”
The US Times presents Howard as an “artist to the stars,” highlighting how his portraits have reached high-profile and international collectors while remaining deeply rooted in his Kansas City story.
The interview explores his creative process, his faith, and how he uses athletes and icons as symbols of grit, discipline, and destiny.
Pull Quote:
“They call me ‘artist to the stars,’ but my real mission is to paint hope for the people who feel overlooked.”
Link: https://theustimes.com/artist-to-the-stars-interview-with-international-visual-artist-deante-howard/
MSN – MSN Money / Business
Article: “2025’s Top 10 Standout Entrepreneurs Redefining Innovation and Success”
MSN recognizes Howard as one of 2025’s standout entrepreneurs, spotlighting how he has built a serious art business that merges sports culture, storytelling, and strategy.
The feature positions him not only as an artist, but as a modern creative CEO redefining what success looks like in the fine art space.
Pull Quote:
“I treat every painting like a business decision and every business decision like a piece of art.”
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/smallbusiness/2025-s-top-10-standout-entrepreneurs-redefining-innovation-and-success/ar-AA1KsWNQ
EIN Presswire – EIN Presswire
Article: “Portraits and Philanthropy: How Deecor Design is Making a Difference”
This feature frames Deecor Design as a vehicle for both fine art and measurable impact, showing how Howard’s portraits help fuel mentorship, youth support, and community initiatives.
It positions him as a founder who treats every canvas as both a luxury object and a tool for generational change.
Pull Quote:
“My portraits don’t just hang on walls—they help fund hope, mentorship, and opportunities for the next generation.”
Link (PDF):
https://0e190a550a8c4c8c4b93-fcd009c875a5577fd4fe2f5b7e3bf4eb.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/EINPresswire-717548609-portraits-and-philanthropy-how-deecor-design-is-making-a-difference-2.pdf
Yahoo News – Yahoo News
Article: “A space and time for art to flourish at 18th and Vine”
Yahoo News situates Howard within the historic 18th & Vine district, recognizing his role in a living ecosystem of Black art, culture, and entrepreneurship.
The piece underscores how his presence and work contribute to the ongoing story of one of America’s most important cultural corridors.
Pull Quote:
“18th and Vine is more than a location—it’s a heartbeat. Showing my work there feels like coming home.”
Link: https://www.yahoo.com/news/space-time-art-flourish-18th-161949352.html
Huami Magazine – Huami Kansas City Edition
Article: Feature in Huami Kansas City
Huami Kansas City tells the story of a Black creative who turned a background of hardship, family struggle, and loss into a vehicle for faith, legacy, and excellence.
The feature presents Deante as a cultural asset to Kansas City and a model of what’s possible when talent, discipline, and purpose collide.
Pull Quote:
“I come from a story most people don’t make it out of—my art is proof that God still writes plot twists.”
Link (issue): https://issuu.com/terrywatson7/docs/kansas_city_ca1b7d2d8718eb
Huami Magazine – Huami Chicago Edition
Article: Feature in Huami Chicago
In the Chicago edition, Huami extends Howard’s narrative beyond his home city, framing him as a regional and national voice in Black art and entrepreneurship. The feature emphasizes his commitment to family, faith, and using his platform to inspire audiences across multiple cities.
Pull Quote:
“I paint so my kids, and kids who look like them, can see themselves as legends while they’re still alive.”
Link (issue): https://issuu.com/terrywatson7/docs/chicago_e6464c5f04906d
