Grand Scale Fine Art Portraits
On Location
A Global Vision Unveiled
Kevin G Saunders envisioned a global clientele from the outset of his grand-scale fine art portraiture, crafting hyperreal legacies for discerning individuals who value unmatched artistry. At KGS Studios, Saunders transcends the San Antonio studio’s boundaries, bringing his mastery—echoing John Singer Sargent’s global vision—to elite clients worldwide whose time demands bespoke accommodation.
Crafting Hyperreal Excellence Anywhere
KGS Studios’ on-location portraits offer a portable museum-grade setup, delivering hyperreal excellence indistinguishable from San Antonio with exacting fidelity to lighting and backdrop. From rented studios to hotel meeting spaces or private courts in finer homes, Saunders adapts to your environment, ensuring a 200-year legacy enriched by your story and Ambassador insight.
Commission Options
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Solo Commission: Saunders travels globally with his Remote Studio, charging a location fee negotiated transparently based on distance from San Antonio and local studio/travel costs—a bespoke service tailored to elite needs. Set fees apply for Dallas, Houston, Miami, and New York—international quotes vary.
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Group Commission: For clustered bookings in a single trip, Saunders waives or splits the location fee, aligning with the 10X 10 framework for larger groups (see Ambassador Program). Eligible markets include Dallas/Houston (minimum three 30" x 40" portraits plus frames, back-to-back) and Miami (minimum five). Cancellations incur a fee plus a penalty. An Ambassador-enhanced process offers added prestige.
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Global Collaboration: The Ambassador program (details here) engages a local coordinator for larger groups or international bookings, compensated fairly to streamline sessions—each portrait enriched by their story. U.S.-based Visionaries (Dallas, Houston, Miami pages) simplify logistics, ensuring your narrative shines.
Space Requirements
The minimum space needed in a remote location is one space 30 x 50, or two spaces, one 30 x 35 and the other 12 x 25. The larger spaces need at least 13-foot ceilings. Three 20 amp electrical circuits are required. Kevin's remote studio is completely self-contained, so all equipment can be brought from the San Antonio headquarters.
Color Studio
Black and White Studio
Bring Your Wings
For clients who have their airplane*, it may be logistically simpler to bring Kevin to you, and we can load up his gear and go anywhere in the world. Kevin is aware that the value of your time may be such that we need to go to great lengths to accommodate you, and we're up to the challenge. We have many fixed-base operators in San Antonio, and we can coordinate with your aviation department to make this happen.
The equipment, portrait samples, easels, frame samples, etc., are too big and heavy to pack as standard luggage on a commercial flight. We can work out what we need to bring for your particular trip on an individual basis.
The combination of color and black-and-white studio equipment currently comprises 32 travel cases plus 3 representative 30 x 40-inch framed portraits and easels, which all-in weigh approximately 2,000 lbs. * This necessitates a BBJ or larger aircraft to handle the volume and weight of gear.
Your On-Location Legacy
Schedule your complimentary consultation to craft a grand-scale portrait that honors your story wherever you are. Contact us to negotiate your location fee and begin.