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.
“Sirens” composed, played, and recorded with acoustic guitar and dobro by Sanford R. Bender on July 14, 2022“Mostly Unnoticed Insects” drawn with ink by Sanford R. Bender in September 2000.
“Mountain constellation” painted and drawn with mixed media by Sanford R. Bender“Where is the storm” composed, played, and recorded with resonator/slide guitar and acoutic guitar by Sanford R, Bender on July 13, 2022.
“Swirling in cosmic dust” played on a Gretsch “Honey Dipper” resonator guitar on two tracks by Sandy Ross Bender on July 2022“Crescent Moon” photographed by Sandy Ross Bender on July 3, 2022.
“Dance away your troubles” composed, played, and recorded with guitar and banjo by Sanford Ross Bender on June 30, 2022“Crescent Dance” painted with acrylic colors by Sanford Ross Bender
“Garnet Stone bridge” composed, played, and recorded with guitar and concertina by Sanford R. Bender on June 27, 2022.“Garnet Stone bridge”: painted with acrylics on canvas board by Sanford R. Bender
“Down the windward way” composed, played, and recorded with guitar on one and two tracks by Sanford R. Bender on June 22, 2022.“Shoreline from the Boardwalk” (Ocean City, New Jersey) photographed by Sanford R. Bender on June 19, 2022“Black Skimmer” (Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, Galloway, New Jersey) photographed by Sanford R. Bender on June 18, 2022
“The Calm of the Midnight Peepers” composed, performed, and recorded on August 11, 2018 with two tracks of Guitar, individual tracks of Great Horned Owl and Whip-poor-will night calls, and Frogs peeping from distant creek wetlands heard through an open window.“Strawberry Moon” photographed by Sandy Ross Bender on June 15, 2022 @ 10:47 PM EDT.“Strawberry Moon” photographed by Sandy Ross Bender on June 15, 2022 at 10:49 PM EDT.
“Deep green transition” painted with gouache and water color by Sandy Ross Bender“Night swallows” composed, played, and recorded with guitar and glockenspiel by Sandy Ross Bender on May 26, 2022
“Triumph of foxes”composed, performed, and recorded with two guitars and a concertina by Sandy Ross Bender on May 14, 2022“Fox Jump” drawn in sketchbook by Sandy Ross Bender on July 10, 2013“Triumph of the fox” drawn in sketchbook by Sandy Ross Bender in March 2022