EDUCATION

California State University, Long Beach, M.F.A. Sculpture, 2005.

California State University, Northridge, M.A. Sculpture, 2002.

California State University, Northridge, Single Subject Credential in Life Science with supplemental authorization in Crafts, Photography, Psychology, 1996.

Humboldt State University, B.A. Psychology, 1980.

EXHIBITIONS

One and Two Person shows

2010 Daniel Rotblatt, John Gray Gallery, Bergamot Station, Michigan Blvd, Santa Monica.

2006 Heavy Metal Unplugged, Huron Substation, 2640 Huron St., Los Angeles, CA. Three-person show.

2005 Tod Mesirow and Daniel Rotblatt, Flash Gallery, Signal Hill, CA. Two-Person Show.

2005 Life Bound, Topanga Canyon Gallery, Topanga, CA. Two-person show.

2004 Second Thoughts: Sculpture and Installation, Max L. Gatov Gallery West, California State University, Long Beach. Solo show.

2003 Boundaries and Openings, Topanga Canyon Gallery, Topanga, CA. Two-person show.

2002 Parallax2, West Art Gallery, California State University, Northridge. Solo show.

2001 Parallax, Topanga Canyon Gallery, Topanga, CA. Two-person show.

2000 Visions, Temporary Gallery, California State University, Northridge. Three-person show.

Group Shows

2009 Infusion Gallery: Group Show Infusion Gallery, 716 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA

2005 Long Beach 2005: Faculty Biennial, University Art Museum; CSULB, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach, CA

2004 Talking in Circles, Acuna-Hanson Gallery, Los Angeles, CA.

2003 From the Ground Up, Topanga Canyon Gallery, Topanga, CA.

2003 Pluck, Studio Channel Islands Art Center, Camarillo, CA. Invitational.

2002 Advancement to Candidacy Exhibition, California State University Long Beach.

2002 Unspecified Sparkle, Werby Gallery, California State University Long Beach.

2002 Body Mined, Max L. Gatov Gallery, California State University Long Beach. Juried show.

2001 Annual Art Student Show, Temporary South Gallery, California State University, Northridge. Juried show.

2000 Summer Show, Fine Arts Gallery, California State University Los Angeles. Juried show.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

2008-Present: Lecturer, Citrus College, Glendora, CA.

Art 121. Three-Dimensional Design (S'08-Present)
•Class Description: Experiments involving the design elements and principles in the creation of three-dimensional form and space relationships. Critical evaluation for aesthetic, technical, and theoretical problems.

Art 184. Sculpture and Metalwork (F'09-Present)
•Class Description: An introduction of sculpture materials and techniques. Student explores potential of expressive form, structure, and space in various materials and processes. Study of aesthetics, technique and theoretical concerns as applied to sculpture.

2005-Present Lecturer, California State University, Long Beach.

Art 362A. Sculpture Foundry: Investment Casting. (F’05-S'07)
•Class Description: The traditional lost wax techniques of casting non-ferrous metal. Wax formation and manipulation, gating theory and practice. Investment procedures, foundry management, metal casting, patination and tool making.
•Also included in the class: ceramic shell casting, sandcasting using petrobond, resin-bonded sand, lost foam casting, photographing artwork.
•Other duties: Ordering supplies, ceramic shell burnouts, repair and maintenance of the furnaces, kilns, tools and studio.

Art 362B. Moldmaking. (S’07)
Class Description: plaster and soft rubber molds.
Also included in the class: ceramic shell casting, sandcasting, photographing artwork.

2002 T.A. Bronze Casting, California State University, Long Beach. Instructor Ron Young.
Maintenance of the studio
Assisting students in all facets of coursework
Preparation and pouring of bronze in the foundry
Teaching welding and the proper use of tools

2002 T.A. Sculpture, California State University Long Beach. Instructor Doug Buis.
Assisting students in all facets of coursework
Maintenance of the studio
Teaching the proper use of tools
Participation in studio critiques

1996-9 Science Teacher, Ernest Lawrence Middle School, Chatsworth, CA.
Taught 6th, 7th, 8th grade integrated science and health
Taught electives in art, crafts and computers
Maintained the school’s Computer Lab
Science Department Chair, 1998-99

1995 Student Teacher, Ernest Lawrence Middle School, Chatsworth, CA.
Taught 8th and 9th grade science.

1995 Student Teacher, Canoga Park High School, Canoga Park, CA.
Taught 11th and 12th grade science.

1983-4 Assistant Director, USIU Computer Camp, San Diego, CA.
Co-conceived and started a computer camp for Kids 7-17 years old
Taught BASIC programming and computer literacy
Organized classes
Planned activities and field trips
Researched and purchased software and hardware
Maintained the computer lab

1977 T.A. Black and White Photography, Menlo College, Menlo Park, CA.
Taught darkroom techniques
Maintenance and supervision of the darkroom

WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND RELATED EXPERIENCES

Bronze Sand Casting, El Camino College, Torrance, CA, California State University, Northridge and private group instruction. Hands-on workshops and demonstrations teaching bronze casting using green sand technique. Since 1989.

Furnace Building Workshop, El Camino College, Torrance, CA and Hammer-In Symposium, Bakersfield, CA. Hands-on workshop in which students build their own portable bronze casting furnaces. Since 1994.

Tool Making for the Artist, California State University, Northridge and Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA. Hands-on workshop in which students forge and heat-treat their own stone carving chisels. Basic theories of metallurgy and heat-treating discussed. Since 1986.

Founder and Guild-master of the Metal Workers Guild, Society for Creative Anachronism, Milpitas, CA.1987-1996
•Organized statewide meetings and workshops throughout each year
•Organized seven annual week-end “Hammer-In” symposiums with multiple instructors and attendance of up to 100 people
•Taught classes and workshops including bronze casting, furnace building, knife-making, jewelry and metallurgy
•Advertising and public relations

Pewter Sand Casting, Society for Creative Anachronism, Milpitas, CA. Workshops in various locations in Southern California teaching green sand casting with pewter. Since 1994.

Jewelry and Ring Making, Society for Creative Anachronism, Milpitas, CA. Hands-on workshops in various locations in Southern California teaching the basic jewelry techniques of cutting, silver soldering, polishing and bezel setting stones as students make their own rings. Since 1987.

Forge Building Workshop, Society for Creative Anachronism, Milpitas, CA. Hands-on workshop in which students help build a bladesmithing forge. 1990.

Knife Making Workshop, Society for Creative Anachronism, Milpitas, CA. Hands-on workshops in various locations in Southern California teaching metallurgy, forging, grinding, heat-treating, and handle-making of knives. Since 1989.

Medieval Metals Technology, Society for Creative Anachronism, Milpitas, CA. A seminar teaching the history of metals technology from the Bronze Age to medieval times. 1994.

Set designer, Action International Pictures, Burbank, CA. Feature film Hell on the Battleground produced 1988..

Co-writer and Prop Master, Action International Pictures, Burbank, CA. Feature film Phoenix the Warrior produced 1987.

AWARDS

2004 Marilyn Werby Memorial Scholarship, Department of Art, California State University, Long Beach, CA.

1996 Award of Merit: Outstanding Candidate in Science, Department of Education, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA. Given for “Excellence in student teaching.”

1987 Order of the Laurel, Society for Creative Anachronism, Milpitas, CA.

• References available upon request •