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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Dancing bear

“Bear left” drawn with colored pencil by Sanford R. Bender on March 13, 2024
“Dancing bear” composed and performed with guitar, concertina, and glockenspiel by Sanford R. Bender on March 12-13, 2024
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Carnival of bygone days

“Ocean City. NJ amusement park” photographed by Sanford R. Bender in the summer of 2023
“Carnival of bygone days” composed and performed with clarinet, concertina, and guitar by Sanford R. Bender on March 9, 2024.
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Elegant Twilight

“Elegant Twilight” photographed by Sanford R. Bender in late February, 2024.
“Elegant Twilight” composed and performed with guitar and dobro on March 7, 2024 by Sanford R. Bender
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A pleasant stroll to the sea

“A pleasant stroll to the sea” composed and performed with guitar, banjo, and bass by Sanford Ross Bender on February 26, 2024
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An imagined marriage

“Dancing couple from above” drawn with colored pencils by Sanford R. Bender on February 18, 2024
“An imagined marriage” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford R. Bender on February 17, 2024.
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I can’t find a place where I want to be

“Steep slope” painted and drawn with mixed media by Sanford Ross Bender

“I can’t find a place where I want to be” composed and performed with guitar, snare drum, tom drum, crash cymbal, and glockenspiel by Sanford Ross Bender on February 11, 2024.
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Returning to violet

“Returning to violet” drawn and painted with colored pencils and watercolors by Sanford Ross Bender.
“Returning to violet” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on February 8, 2024.
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Safe and sound

“Safe and sound” composed, performed, and recorded with guitar, mandolin, banjo, and concertina (Original title “They were left”) by Sanford R. Bender on March 31, 2023.
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Stolen Land

“Nebraska Prairie” photographed by Sanford R. Bender on August 23, 2015
“Stolen Land” composed and performed with concertina, guitar, crash cymbal, and tom drum by Sanford R. Bender on January 27, 2024
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A glimpse of light

“Snow field ” drawn with pen and ink by Sanford Ross Bender on January 23, 1995
“A glimpse of light” composed and performed with guitar, clarinet, snare drum, and crash cymbal by Sanford Ross Bender on January 20, 2024.