Sanda and her family faced significant challenges in escaping Romania and immigrating to Israel in 1962, starting anew with nothing. Like many artists of the time, her initial dream was to go to Paris. She studied at the École Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Paris for two years before returning to Israel and eventually settling in the artist village of Ein Hod. There, she found a supportive community among notable figures like Marcel Janco. In her Ein Hod studio, Sanda dedicated herself to her art, exhibiting extensively at the prestigious Old Jaffa Gallery in Tel Aviv. In Jerusalem, she earned a scholarship from the American Israel Cultural Foundation, allowing her to study under Ernst Fuchs, co-founder of the Vienna School of Fantastic Realism. Under his tutelage, Sanda mastered the luminous techniques of the Old Masters, creating works with radiant colors and textures through a meticulous blend of egg tempera, paint, and resin. Guided by the principles of classical painting, she explored themes of allegory, symbolism, and Surrealism while maintaining her distinct artistic voice. Her paintings and drawings from this period, imbued with the essence of Jewish life, figures, and mysticism, showcased her meticulous and nuanced style, solidifying her status as a masterful artist. Her shows frequently sold out, with collectors eagerly waiting in line for her work.