Author: Sanford R. Bender

I am an architect with extensive experience in government, judicial, health care, educational, and scientific research facility projects. My responsibilities have included design, client relations, presentation, writing, research, consultant coordination, code compliance, LEED certification review, contract documentation, project delivery and construction administration. Presently, I am pursuing certification in the National Sustainable Building Advisor Program and studying ecological engineering. Besides practicing architecture, I also continue to passionately follow my fine arts background in drawing, painting, writing, and music.
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Headwind

A forlorn string trio on a quest with inspired intentions are blown off course by rising winds… before regaining balance and poise on their melodic journey.

“Headwind” composed, performed, and recorded with guitar, mandolin, banjo, and wind” by Sanford R. Bender on December 2 -3, 2022

“Across the river and above the rails” painted with watercolors by Sanford R. Bender in 1981

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Not for you delicate souls

“Not for you delicate souls” composed, performed, and recorded with dobro, banjo, concertina, and glockenspiel by Sanford R. Bender on November 25, 2022
“Nocturnal Stealth” phographed by Sanford R. Bender on November 25, 2022
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The days are getting colder

“Minnesota lake before snowfall” photograhed by Sanford R. Bender on January 2016

The days are getting colder” played and recorded for guitar and concertina by Sanford R. Bender on November 18, 2022
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I can count on my cat

“I can count on my cat” played and recorded with guitar, dobro, and glockenspiel by Sandy Ross Bender on November 13, 2022
“Cat stepping down” drawn with coored pencil on paper by Sandy Ross Bender
“Companion” drawn with colored pencil in sketchbook by Sandy Ross Bender
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Wandering mind blues

“Wandering mind blues” played on guitar by Sandy Ross Bender on November 7, 2022
“Snapping turtles” drawn with charcoal on paper by Sandy Ross Bender in 2019.
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Once I had a sweetheart (roughly interpreted)

Once I had a sweetheart (roughly interpreted) on guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on November 1, 2022

This traditional song of which I only play guitar was most memorably played and sung by Bert Jansch on his record album entitled “Rosemary Lane”. Bert Jansch (since gone from this world) was probably more influencial than many other musicians on my psyche (human mind, soul, and spirit). My improvised version is imperfect and perhaps flawed in its brevity, but nevertheless is expressive of the vulnerability that is revealed in matters of the heart. S.R.B.

“Poinsetta, Holly and Pine” drawn and painted with ink and watercolor by Sandy Ross Bender
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Night Flowers

“Night Flowers” photographed in Tyler Park, Pennsylvania by Sanford Ross Bender on October 23, 2022
“The Wayfaring Stranger” played on five string banjo by Sanford Ross Bender on October 24, 2022

“The Wayfaring Stranger” is a “well-known American folk and gospel song likely originating in the early 19th century about a plaintive soul on the journey through life” – Wikipedia.

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How bees choose flowers

“How bees choose flowers” composed, performed, and recorded with guitar and dobro by Sanford Ross Bender on October 18, 2022
“Bumblebee” drawn with colored pencils by Sanford Ross Bender on October 18, 2022
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Spent knights

“Spent knights” composed, performed, and recorded for banjo, concertina, dobro, and glockenspiel by Sanford Ross Bender on October 14, 2022
“Bay berries and flowers” photographed at Island Beach by Sanford Ross bender on October 22, 2022
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Either way it goes

“Either way it goes” improvised on guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on October 7, 2022
“Either way it goes” Woven paper strips painted with watercolors by Sanford Ross Bender