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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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.
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Fresh fallen snow

“Snow overed bridge ” drawn with pen and ink by Sanford Ross Bender
“Fresh fallen snow” composed and performed with guitar, bass, snare drum and cymbal by Sanford Ross Bender on January 14, 2024
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Red dirt road

“Red dirt road ” pastel drawing by Sanford Ross Bender on January 10, 2024
“Red dirt road” composed and performed with acoustic guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on January 10, 2024.
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Last hope

“Forest winds” drawn with oil crayons by Sanford R. Bender
“Last hope” improvised by Sanford R. Bender playing banjo, dobro and bass on January 6 & 7, 2024
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Deepest Jungle Trio

“Wild Mountain Pass” ” painted by Sanford Ross Bender
“Deepest Jungle Trio” composed and performed with dobro, concertina, bass, and voice by Sanford Ross Bender on January 3, 2024
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They left with our smiles

“Morning” painted with watercolors by Sanford Ross Bender
“They left with our smiles” composed and peformed with guitar and glockenspiel by Sanford Ross Bender on December 27, 2023
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Watershed tree line

“Watershed tree line” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender on December 23, 2023
“Watershed tree line”” composed and performed with dobro, bass, and glockenspiel, by Sanford Ross Bender on December 25, 2023
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Fast Stop

“Fast stop” painted with black ink and blue pencil markings by Sanford Ross Bender
“Fast Stop” composed and performed with acoustic guitar, electric bass, and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on December 20, 2023
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Your thoughtfulness

“Tiny landscape” painted with watercolors by Sanford Ross Bender
“Your thoughtfulness” composed and performed witrh guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on December 16, 2023