Head in the clouds

“Pondering on Monday morning” drawn with pen and ink, and colored pencils on paper by Sanford Ross Bender on February 5, 2026
“Head in the clouds” composed and performed wioth concertina and guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on March 2, 2026.

Battle cry

“Warthog” drawn with colored pencil on paper by Sanford Ross Bender on January 23, 2026.
“Battle cry” composed and performed with guitar, concertina, and percussion on February 21, 2026.

A complicated soul

“Persistence of the composer” drawn with pencil by Sandy Ross Bender.
“A complicated soul” composed and performed with clarinet, concertina, and guitar by Sandy Ross Bender on February 13, 2026.

Sentient beings

“Pink elephant” drawn with colored pencil by Sandy Ross Bender in travel sketchbook.
“Sentient beings” composed and performed with concertina and guitar by Sandy Ross Bender on January 16, 2026.

Her poise and grace

“Listening woman” drawn with colored pencils over writing in ink” on December 28, 2014.
“Her poise and grace” composed and performed with guitar, concertina, and clarinet by Sanford Ross Bender on January 9 & 10, 2026.

Fairytale

“Barred owl” drawn with pen and ink by Sanford Ross Bender
“Fairytale” composed and performed with guitar and anglo concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on January 6, 2026.

Crime story

“Crime story” drawn in note pad with green colored pencil by Sanford Ross Bender on December 20, 2025.
“Crime story” composed and performed with banjo, mandolin, and guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on December 20, 2025.

Words get in the way

“Green fish” drawn with colored pencil in sketchbook by Sanford Ross Bender.
“Words get in the way” composed and performed with two guitars and crash cymbal by Sanford Ross Bender on December 10, 2025.

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A twisted stroll home

“Window” drawn with charcoal on paper by Sanford Ross Bender
“A twisted stroll home” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on December 4, 2025.

Children of the Universe

“Fibers & Filemonts” drawn with pastels during orchestra rehearsal by Leslie Bender on June 3, 2025
“Children of the Universe” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on September 5, 2025.

Note: Safe Harbors of the Hudson is proud to host an exhibition of paintings by Leslie Bender, titled “Passionate Pairings”as inspired by her collaboration with the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra. Leslie Bender’s artwork will be on display in the Lobby at the Ritz | 107 Broadway | Newburgh, NY 12550 from September 25, 2025 through October 27, 2025. Opening Reception is on September 25, 2025 from 6 PM to 8 PM.