Tag: drawing

Posted on

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.

Posted on

Just dinner! Maybe dance?

“Two colorful conches” drawn with colored pencils by Sanford Ross Bender
“Just dinner? Maybe dance”composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford Ross Bender on April 14, 2025.
Posted on

The regime has fallen

“The regime has fallen” from a larger painting by Sandy Ross Bender from quite a while ago

“The regime has fallen” music composed and performed with concertina and guitar by Sandy Ross Bender on March 29, 2025.
Posted on

Princess Meow

“My royal cat” drawn with colored pencil and oil pastels by Sanford Ross Bender on December 9. 2024.
“Princess Meow” was composed and performed with guitar, concertina, and violin by Sanford Ross Bender on December 8, 2024.

Posted on

A royal cat

“Dorrie Girl” drawn with colored pencil by Sanford Ross Bender sometime in 2023
“A royal cat” composed and performed with guitar and harmonica by Sanford Ross Bender on September 18, 2024.
Posted on

Music, raise my spirits

“Charging moose” drawn with colored pencil by Sanford Ross Bender in June 2024.
“Music, raise my spirits” composed and performed with guitar and slide guitar by Sanford Ross Bender on July 28, 2024.

Posted on

Summer solstice

These previously posted musical pieces celebrate heartfully the approaching summer solstice. SRB

“Bog iris” photographed at the Orono bog boardwalk in Maine by Sanford R. Bender on June 17, 2024.
“Following fireflies” composed and performed with banjo, dobro, and guitar by Sanford R. Bender in 2023.
“May I have this dance” composed and performed with dobro, banjo, and concertina by Sanford R. Bender in 2022.
“Carnival of bygone days” composed and performed with guitar, clarinet, and concertina by Sanford R. Bender in 2024.
“Satin Darkness” composed and performed with guitar and concertina by Sanford R. Bender in 2023.
Posted on

Navigating in nebulae

Mixed media painting from a while ago by Sanford Ross Bender
“Navigating in nebulae” composed and performed with two guitars, bass, and percussion by Sanford Ross Bender on April 21, 2024.
Posted on

Reading ballads of love and valor

“Reading ballads of love and valor” drawn with ink by Sanford R. Bender
“Reading ballads of love and valor” composed and performed by Sanford R. Bender with dobro, clarinet, and seagulls on March 24, 2024.
Posted on

Deep sleep

“Fast asleep” drawn with pen and ink by Sanford R. Bender
“Deep sleep” composed and performed with guitar, clarinet, bass, snare drum, and crash cymbal by Sanford R. Bender on March 21, 2024