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A man of few words

“Portrait of Sandy as a young man” drawn with cray-pas on paper sensitively drawn (and given as a gift to her twin brother) by Leslie M. Bender, professional artist.
” A man of few words” played and recorded with voice and guitars by Sanford (Sandy) Ross Bender around midnight from December 24th to 25th, 2022.

Visit: “Art by Leslie Bender: Paintings, drawings, printmaking, portraits” https://lesliebender.com

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Royal sunset & Fountain of innocence

“Royal sunset” drawn with colored pastels and charcoal on paper by Sanford Ross Bender
“Royal sunset” composed, performed, and recorded with dobro, concertina, and clarinet by Sanford Ross Bender on December 16, 2022
“Fountain of innocence” composed, performed, and recorded with guitar and concertina by Sanford R. Bender on December 24, 2022.
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Just me without movies

“Just me without movies” played and recorded with two guitars by Sanford Ross Bender on December 9, 2022
“Alligator from the Florida Panhandle” photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in September or October, 2019
“Great White Shark and Giant Squid” from the Florida Panhandle photographed by Sanford Ross Bender in September or October, 2019

“Don’t get me wrong. I do enjoy movies. Well, sometimes. But, it is important to realize when it is essential to withdraw from a threatening situation. Why not leave when the storyteller has imposed a perspective that is offensive to your sensibilities and integrity-when there is little insight to be offered no matter how magnetic and glamorous its stars and scenery may appear. ” SRB

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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