Welcome
I’m Daniel Montoute, a Kansas City based oil painter and community advocate. My work reflects a commitment to compassion, dignity, and change through the arts.

Montoute Arts is honored to be a finalist for the Emerging Business Award and the Luminary Arts and Creative Award in the 2025 KC Chamber Small Business Celebration. This recognition reflects both our creative growth and our service to the community, especially through projects supporting individuals experiencing homelessness.

Explore original paintings, community exhibitions, and collaborations that move people to action and connect them to purpose.

Mixed media painting titled 'Black Rhino' by Kansas City artist Daniel Montoute, showcasing a powerful and textured portrayal of the endangered black rhinoceros with bold, earthy tones and intricate layering techniques.

PRINTS

a father and daughter holding hands while walking a pet mandrill, which snarls directly at the viewer. This mixed media piece captures a unique blend of family connection and wild, untamed energy.

ORIGINALS

COMISSIONS

Art that Connects: Welcome to my gallery, where you can discover and acquire original artwork and limited-edition prints. Each piece reflects my dedication to creativity, community impact, and meaningful expression. Click on any image to learn more about its story.

ORIGINAL ARTWORK

a vibrant blue-winged kookaburra, with intricate brushwork capturing the bird’s colorful feathers and lively expression. This nature-inspired artwork brings the beauty of wildlife into fine art form.
Vibrant oil painting of a toucan perched on a branch, showcasing colorful feathers and detailed textures, capturing the beauty of tropical wildlife. Original artwork by Daniel Montoute, available for purchase as a limited edition print.
Oil painting of a black cockatoo, showcasing its striking feathers and vibrant details against a natural background, capturing the bird's beauty and elegance.
Mixed media painting of a blue macaw, featuring vibrant blue feathers, with textured layers that emphasize the bird’s striking beauty and vivid details.
a graceful flamingo with rich pink hues and elegant details. This wildlife-inspired artwork showcases the beauty and poise of the flamingo, perfect for nature and art lovers alike.
Mixed media painting of a superb starling, highlighting its iridescent feathers and vivid colors, with textured layers that enhance the bird's dynamic presence.

AVAILABLE PRINTS

Close-up photo of a nest egg nestled in soft straw, symbolizing growth and potential, with natural lighting highlighting its delicate texture and simplicity.
Oil painting of a Palm Cockatoo perched on a branch, featuring its striking black feathers and vivid red cheek patches. The surreal background, inspired by Salvador Dalí, features melting clouds and a dreamlike, distorted landscape.
Oil painting of James Dean from Rebel Without a Cause, featuring ethereal clouds and buildings in the background, capturing the actor's iconic rebellious spirit and cinematic legacy.
painting of a Native American woman, capturing her strength and grace with rich, detailed brushstrokes that highlight cultural heritage and identity.
A painting of an elderly man with a determined expression, embodying the spirit of defiance and readiness for revolt.
Oil and mixed media painting of Malcolm X, blending vibrant textures and colors to capture his powerful presence and legacy as a leader and advocate for justice.
Acrylic painting of a young woman holding a lion's face over her shoulder, symbolizing strength and connection between humanity and the wild.
a powerful and textured portrayal of the endangered black rhinoceros with bold, earthy tones and intricate layering techniques. Available for purchase, this artwork highlights the beauty and resilience of wildlife conservation.
Acrylic painting of a woman standing in front of a contrasting night and day oceanscape, symbolizing the balance between light and dark, peace and turbulence.