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Victory comes from above.

Abstract acrylic and mixed-media art by Kirk Billiter—layered with Scripture, surrender, and the hope of Jesus Christ.

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Selected works

Light in the darkness

Each work begins with a visual idea, but it does not end there. A title, Scripture, and reflection invite the viewer to look beyond the canvas and toward Christ.

Here I Am to Worship, an abstract acrylic and mixed-media painting by Kirk Billiter
31 · WORSHIP

Here I Am to Worship

Philippians 2:5–11

The Stones Cry Out, an abstract acrylic and mixed-media painting by Kirk Billiter
32 · TESTIMONY

The Stones Cry Out

Luke 19:40

Deep Darkness to Light, an abstract acrylic and mixed-media painting by Kirk Billiter
33 · LIGHT

Deep Darkness to Light

Job 12:22

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Why Vertical Victory

Created from a place of surrender

“The painting captures the eye. The writing reveals the heart. The Scripture points to Christ.”

Vertical Victory began during one of the darkest seasons of my life. In 2003, as my marriage ended and the future felt uncertain, I sensed a simple invitation from God: strike the flag. Surrender. Look up.

Painting became a way to process what God was teaching me. I was self-taught, and I began with no ambition to build a collection—only a desire to make visible reminders of His presence. Over time, the artwork, Scripture, and written reflections became inseparable.

The CrossHope, redemption, forgiveness, and victory.
The CircleWholeness and completeness found in Christ.
The LayersA life shaped through brokenness, healing, and grace.
Portrait of Kirk Billiter

The artist

Kirk Billiter

Kirk is a self-taught abstract artist from Central Illinois. His acrylic and mixed-media work uses layered texture, symbolic forms, and the recurring image of the cross to explore surrender, restoration, faith, and light.

Painting is worship for Kirk—a place where structure gives way to trust and the finished work becomes an invitation to encounter God.

Strike the Flag promotional image featuring Kirk Billiter’s book and the message Surrender Changes Everything

The book

Vertical Victory begins with surrender.

Strike the Flag is Kirk’s faith-filled journey through divorce, restoration, leadership, ministry, art, and God’s faithfulness. It offers a practical framework for living and leading from a place of surrender.

Foundation with Focus
Lead with Love
Action with Accountability
Good In with Good Out
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Interested in a painting or Kirk’s story?

To ask about available artwork, a speaking opportunity, or the story behind a painting, email Kirk or send a text.

Email kirk.billiter@gmail.comText 309-830-5994