The Orchid Collection

A large, museum-quality KGS Studios hyperrealistic orchid portrait displayed as a centerpiece in a luxury lobby.

This collection comes from years of exploring natural perfection. It includes over 100 master images, each made with a special hyperrealistic technique that brings out the detailed, sculptural beauty of the world’s most admired botanical subjects.

The Art of the Impossible Image

At first glance, these seem like photographs, but they are not; the prints are composites of high-resolution photographs. Each masterwork is composed of up to 100 separate images combined to reveal details that a single shot cannot capture.

  • The Bloom and Bloom Close-Up
    The “Bloom and Bloom Close” images are created by combining up to 100 macro photos. Kevin G Saunders captures every point of focus, since at this magnification, the depth of field is smaller than a millimeter. These images are digitally stacked so every stamen, petal, and drop of dew is sharp. With his state-of-the-art view camera and lenses, a two-inch bloom can be transformed into a 40 x 53-inch composite, showing incredible detail.
  • The Plant
    The “Plant” portraits use a special panoramic “stitching” technique first developed for Saunders’ 50-foot-wide cityscapes. Several high-resolution images are stitched together, much like a digital patchwork quilt, to create a master file that is so detailed that an orchid plant can be printed ten feet tall with no loss of quality.

A Modern Orchidomania

In the 19th century, “Orchidomania” or “Orchidelirium,” was a time when Victorian collectors searched far and wide for rare orchids. This collection carries on that tradition in a modern, artistic way, sharing the spirit of these beautiful plants with a new generation of collectors.

A Dialogue with the Masters: Sargent & Saunders

An impressionistic oil painting by John Singer Sargent, titled "Poppies (A Study)," depicting a vibrant field of red and white flowers.
John Singer Sargent, Poppies (A Study), c. 1886. Public Domain.
A hyperrealistic KGS Studios close-up portrait of a Miltoniopsis orchid, showing intricate detail on its mask-like petals.
Miltoniopsis Bloom Close print by Kevin G Saunders, San Antonio

John Singer Sargent painted the beauty of entire fields, while Kevin G. Saunders uses a hyperrealistic technique to reveal the hidden structure within a single bloom. This creates a dialogue between two centuries, two styles, and a timeless subject.

A Multi-Year Dedication

A curated trio of KGS Studios hyperrealistic orchid portraits, featuring a plant, a bloom, and a bloom close-up, displayed in a clean gallery setting.
Kevin G Saunders’ project has taken years of dedication. The story of an orchid is told in three parts: the sculptural form of the whole plant, the detailed beauty of the bloom, and a close-up that shows its essence.

This collection is the result of a multi-year disciplined effort. As Mirka, Saunders’ assistant, suggested, the story of an orchid is best told in three parts: the whole plant, the full bloom, and a close-up of the bloom. Inspired by her idea, he created over 140 master images to capture the full story of each subject. To date, 112 images have been completed, as the project was paused in 2014, when Saunders transitioned to full-time portraiture. The collection is shown here as a completed body of work, created before the time of AI. All these images were made without the use of any AI simulations and represent the end of an era.

The Collector’s Opportunity

For collectors, acquiring investment-grade art directly from the artist’s studio is a unique opportunity. It guarantees provenance and builds a personal connection to the work. Each master image in this collection is available in both limited and unlimited editions, so your investment stays rare and valuable.

Scaled images of KGS Studios' Orchid collection range from 60 x 120 down to 16 x 20, Limited and Unlimited editions.
Each orchid plant is offered in Grand scale and smaller sizes. The blooms are available in large sizes, with smaller sizes also available.
Image of frame corners that are specified in our curated Fine Art Orchid collection.
Our curated frame collection is shown on the left for Grand and Large sizes, in the middle for Medium, and on the right for Small and Unlimited sizes.

A Gallery of Rooms

  • KGS Studios Orchid Art 'Rosemary Fuller' in Paris Living Room
  • A set of framed white orchid prints hanging in a bright, airy sunroom, creating a biophilic design.
  • A large, vertical KGS Studios hyperrealistic orchid portrait, displayed as a centerpiece in a modern luxury home with marble features.
  • A full trio installation of Vanda Tesselada orchid prints hung above a contemporary cream sofa and credenza.
  • A large framed Dendrobium Aphyllum orchid print hung in a traditional home office with a dark blue wall.
  • A diptych of two framed Psychopsis orchid prints hung on a modern gray wall above a minimalist bench.
  • A KGS Studios Fine Art Orchid print of Potinara Hoku Gem 'Freckles' hangs in an airy beach home.
  • A framed yellow Dendrobium orchid print hung in a traditional executive office with mahogany wood-paneled walls.
  • Grand Scale Fine Art Orchid Plant, Hawaiian Wizard, hanging in elegant condo living room.
  • Grand Scale Orchid Print by Kevin G Saunders hanging in a concrete walled beach home living room over a gray sofa.
  • Mahogony study with KGS Studios fine art orchid print hanging over fireplace.
  • A large-scale orchid trio art installation on a in a modern corporate conference room above a long table.
  • A KGS Studios hyperrealistic fine art portrait of a green Paphiopedilum 'slipper' orchid, displayed in a modern living room.
  • A KGS Studios fine art portrait of a full Vanda orchid plant with roots, displayed in a contemporary living room with a fireplace.
  • A large, museum-quality KGS Studios hyperrealistic orchid portrait displayed as a centerpiece in a luxury lobby.

Provenance and Framing

Photograph of Kevin G. Saunders' signature, date of creation, and edition number for a limited-edition print, plus our Contempo frame corner
Each print has the signature, date, and edition number burned into it. The Closed Corner Frame and the actual print are shown here, featuring our Contempo frame with a gold liner.
Certificate of Authenticity for any KGS Studios Limited or Unlimited Edition Prints
All prints come with a Certificate of Authenticity that shows the image, edition number (for Limited Editions), print date, dimensions, and year of creation, all signed by Kevin G. Saunders.

The 60-page client-facing Orchid Collection Lookbook is a comprehensive guide to the art. It includes the full artist’s statement. The collection is shown in groups of three, since many orchids are presented as a grand-scale plant, a large hyperrealistic bloom, and a close-up of that bloom. We also display portraits in various settings, along with framing and sizing details, to help you select the perfect size and style for your space.

Download this essential resource for collectors and designers. Interior Designers and allied members of the trade have their own page here.

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