BISSELL, John - Revision history

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	[[File:bissellj.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|"Texaco"Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]BISSELL, John. (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 19, 1938-- ). In 1960 Bissell studied at the Kansas City Art Institute earning a ~~bacheor~~'s degree of fine ~~art and~~ a master's degree in art from the University of Iowa. (1) In 1968 Bissel returned to Dubuque after working for 3M and the National Advertising Company. He worked for the former [[FRANK HARDIE ADVERTISING INC.]]		[[File:bissellj.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|"Texaco"Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]BISSELL, John. (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 19, 1938-- ). In 1960 Bissell studied at the Kansas City Art Institute earning a bachelor's degree of fine arts. He received a master's degree in art from the University of Iowa. (1) In 1968 Bissel returned to Dubuque after working for 3M and the National Advertising Company. He worked for the former [[FRANK HARDIE ADVERTISING INC.]]

	Bissell produced thirty-two editions of lithographs with Fishy Whale Press, a lithography company in Rockford, Illinois. Bissell also created a considerable amount of art for the historical society which presented him an award for his efforts in 1980. He specialized in 19th and early 20th-century Dubuque scenes for his watercolors--all 11 inches by 15 inches because it ~~makes~~ framing easier. (2) A full-time artist, he held an annual sale of his paintings each fall in the carriage house at his home. (3)		Bissell produced thirty-two editions of lithographs with Fishy Whale Press, a lithography company in Rockford, Illinois. Bissell also created a considerable amount of art for the historical society which presented him an award for his efforts in 1980. He specialized in 19th and early 20th-century Dubuque scenes for his watercolors--all 11 inches by 15 inches because it made framing easier. (2) A full-time artist, he held an annual sale of his paintings each fall in the carriage house at his home. (3)

	[[File:brewery.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|"Brewery" Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In November 1997, Bissell was featured on the cover of [[JULIEN'S JOURNAL]]. He ~~had~~ art shows at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] in 1966, 1981, and 1996. Other exhibits have been held at the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]] and the Main Gallery.		[[File:brewery.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|"Brewery" Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In November 1997, Bissell was featured on the cover of [[JULIEN'S JOURNAL]]. He held art shows at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] in 1966, 1981, and 1996. Other exhibits have been held at the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]] and the Main Gallery.

	Bissell's artistic talent is shared in the family. ~~His~~ mother ~~was~~ [[BISSELL, Susan Adams\|Susan Adams BISSELL]] ~~who~~ studied with Grant Wood at Stone City.		Bissell's artistic talent is shared in the family. Fred Bissell taught art history at Harvard University from 1933 to 1937. In the 1930s, his mother [[BISSELL, Susan Adams\|Susan Adams BISSELL]] studied with Grant Wood at Stone City. Susie Bissell-Manfield, his sister operated a studio in Norwood, Colorado where she painted farm and animal scenes. Fred, Jr., his brother studied art at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. (4)

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	2. Ibid.		2. Ibid.

	2. "Dubuque Artist to Hold Sale," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 15, 2006, p. 49		3. "Dubuque Artist to Hold Sale," ''Telegraph Herald'', June 15, 2006, p. 49

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	[[File:bissellj.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|"Texaco"]]BISSELL, John. (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 19, 1938-- ). In 1960 Bissell studied at the Kansas City Art Institute earning a bacheor's degree of fine art and a master's degree in art from the University of Iowa. (1) In 1968 Bissel returned to Dubuque after working for 3M and the National Advertising Company. He worked for the former [[FRANK HARDIE ADVERTISING INC.]]		[[File:bissellj.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|"Texaco"Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]BISSELL, John. (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 19, 1938-- ). In 1960 Bissell studied at the Kansas City Art Institute earning a bacheor's degree of fine art and a master's degree in art from the University of Iowa. (1) In 1968 Bissel returned to Dubuque after working for 3M and the National Advertising Company. He worked for the former [[FRANK HARDIE ADVERTISING INC.]]

	Bissell produced thirty-two editions of lithographs with Fishy Whale Press, a lithography company in Rockford, Illinois. Bissell also created a considerable amount of art for the historical society which presented him an award for his efforts in 1980. He specialized in 19th and early 20th-century Dubuque scenes for his watercolors--all 11 inches by 15 inches because it makes framing easier. (2) A full-time artist, he held an annual sale of his paintings each fall in the carriage house at his home. (3)		Bissell produced thirty-two editions of lithographs with Fishy Whale Press, a lithography company in Rockford, Illinois. Bissell also created a considerable amount of art for the historical society which presented him an award for his efforts in 1980. He specialized in 19th and early 20th-century Dubuque scenes for his watercolors--all 11 inches by 15 inches because it makes framing easier. (2) A full-time artist, he held an annual sale of his paintings each fall in the carriage house at his home. (3)

	[[File:~~bissell6~~.~~jpg~~\|~~400px~~\|thumb\|left\|~~One of Bissell's pictures at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium.~~]]		[[File:brewery.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|"Brewery" Photo courtesy: Telegraph Herald]]In November 1997, Bissell was featured on the cover of [[JULIEN'S JOURNAL]]. He had art shows at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] in 1966, 1981, and 1996. Other exhibits have been held at the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]] and the Main Gallery.
	In November 1997, Bissell was featured on the cover of [[JULIEN'S JOURNAL]]. He had art shows at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] in 1966, 1981, and 1996. Other exhibits have been held at the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]] and the Main Gallery.

	Bissell's artistic talent is shared in the family. His mother was [[BISSELL, Susan Adams\|Susan Adams BISSELL]] who studied with Grant Wood at Stone City.		Bissell's artistic talent is shared in the family. His mother was [[BISSELL, Susan Adams\|Susan Adams BISSELL]] who studied with Grant Wood at Stone City.

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	[[File:~~Jbiss~~.~~jpg~~\|250px\|thumb\|left\|~~Painting on roof tile from the Grand Theater. Photo courtesy: Joe Jacobsmeier~~]]BISSELL, John. (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 19, 1938-- ). In 1960 Bissell studied at the Kansas City Art Institute earning a bacheor's degree of fine art and a master's degree in art from the University of Iowa. (1) In 1968 Bissel returned to Dubuque after working for 3M and the National Advertising Company. He worked for the former [[FRANK HARDIE ADVERTISING INC.]]		[[File:bissellj.png\|250px\|thumb\|left\|"Texaco"]]BISSELL, John. (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 19, 1938-- ). In 1960 Bissell studied at the Kansas City Art Institute earning a bacheor's degree of fine art and a master's degree in art from the University of Iowa. (1) In 1968 Bissel returned to Dubuque after working for 3M and the National Advertising Company. He worked for the former [[FRANK HARDIE ADVERTISING INC.]]

	Bissell produced thirty-two editions of lithographs with Fishy Whale Press, a lithography company in Rockford, Illinois. Bissell also created a considerable amount of art for the historical society which presented him an award for his efforts in 1980. He specialized in 19th and early 20th-century Dubuque scenes for his watercolors--all 11 inches by 15 inches because it makes framing easier. (2) A full-time artist, he held an annual sale of his paintings each fall in the carriage house at his home. (3)		Bissell produced thirty-two editions of lithographs with Fishy Whale Press, a lithography company in Rockford, Illinois. Bissell also created a considerable amount of art for the historical society which presented him an award for his efforts in 1980. He specialized in 19th and early 20th-century Dubuque scenes for his watercolors--all 11 inches by 15 inches because it makes framing easier. (2) A full-time artist, he held an annual sale of his paintings each fall in the carriage house at his home. (3)

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	In November 1997, Bissell was featured on the cover of [[JULIEN'S JOURNAL]]. He had art shows at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] in 1966, 1981, and 1996. Other exhibits have been held at the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]] and the Main Gallery.		In November 1997, Bissell was featured on the cover of [[JULIEN'S JOURNAL]]. He had art shows at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] in 1966, 1981, and 1996. Other exhibits have been held at the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]] and the Main Gallery.

	Bissell's artistic talent is shared in the family. His mother was [[BISSELL, Susan\|Susan BISSELL]] who studied with Grant Wood at Stone City.		Bissell's artistic talent is shared in the family. His mother was [[BISSELL, Susan Adams\|Susan Adams BISSELL]] who studied with Grant Wood at Stone City.

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	[[File:Jbiss.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Painting on roof tile from the Grand Theater. Photo courtesy: Joe Jacobsmeier]]BISSELL, John. (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 19, 1938-- ). In 1960 Bissell studied at the Kansas City Art Institute earning a bacheor's degree of fine art and a master's degree in art from the University of Iowa. (1) In 1968 Bissel returned to Dubuque after working for 3M and the National Advertising Company. He worked for the former [[FRANK HARDIE ADVERTISING ~~COMPANY~~]].		[[File:Jbiss.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Painting on roof tile from the Grand Theater. Photo courtesy: Joe Jacobsmeier]]BISSELL, John. (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 19, 1938-- ). In 1960 Bissell studied at the Kansas City Art Institute earning a bacheor's degree of fine art and a master's degree in art from the University of Iowa. (1) In 1968 Bissel returned to Dubuque after working for 3M and the National Advertising Company. He worked for the former [[FRANK HARDIE ADVERTISING INC.]]

	Bissell produced thirty-two editions of lithographs with Fishy Whale Press, a lithography company in Rockford, Illinois. Bissell also created a considerable amount of art for the historical society which presented him an award for his efforts in 1980. He specialized in 19th and early 20th-century Dubuque scenes for his watercolors--all 11 inches by 15 inches because it makes framing easier. (2) A full-time artist, he held an annual sale of his paintings each fall in the carriage house at his home. (3)		Bissell produced thirty-two editions of lithographs with Fishy Whale Press, a lithography company in Rockford, Illinois. Bissell also created a considerable amount of art for the historical society which presented him an award for his efforts in 1980. He specialized in 19th and early 20th-century Dubuque scenes for his watercolors--all 11 inches by 15 inches because it makes framing easier. (2) A full-time artist, he held an annual sale of his paintings each fall in the carriage house at his home. (3)

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-[[File:Jbiss.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Painting on roof tile from the Grand Theater. Photo courtesy: Joe Jacobsmeier]]BISSELL, John. (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 19, 1938--  ). In 1968 Bissel returned to Dubuque after working for 3M and the National Advertising Company. He donated many antiques to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] and particularly the River Museum. Bissell also created a considerable amount of art for the historical society which presented him an award for his efforts in 1980.
+[[File:Jbiss.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Painting on roof tile from the Grand Theater. Photo courtesy: Joe Jacobsmeier]]BISSELL, John. (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 19, 1938--  ). In 1960 Bissell studied at the Kansas City Art Institute earning a bacheor's degree of fine art and a master's degree in art from the University of Iowa. (1) In 1968 Bissel returned to Dubuque after working for 3M and the National Advertising Company. He worked for the former [[FRANK HARDIE ADVERTISING COMPANY]].
 [[File:bissell6.jpg|400px|thumb|left|One of Bissell's pictures at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium.]]
-In November 1997, Bissell was featured on the cover of [[JULIEN'S JOURNAL]]. He had art shows at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] in 1966, 1981, and 1996.
+In November 1997, Bissell was featured on the cover of [[JULIEN'S JOURNAL]]. He had art shows at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] in 1966, 1981, and 1996. Other exhibits have been held at the [[DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART]] and the Main Gallery.
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	[[File:Jbiss.jpg\|~~300px~~\|thumb\|left\|Painting on roof tile from the Grand Theater. Photo courtesy: Joe Jacobsmeier]]BISSELL, John. (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 19, 1938-- ). In 1968 Bissel returned to Dubuque after working for 3M and the National Advertising Company. He donated many antiques to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] and particularly the River Museum. Bissell also created a considerable amount of art for the historical society which presented him an award for his efforts in 1980.		[[File:Jbiss.jpg\|250px\|thumb\|left\|Painting on roof tile from the Grand Theater. Photo courtesy: Joe Jacobsmeier]]BISSELL, John. (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 19, 1938-- ). In 1968 Bissel returned to Dubuque after working for 3M and the National Advertising Company. He donated many antiques to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] and particularly the River Museum. Bissell also created a considerable amount of art for the historical society which presented him an award for his efforts in 1980.

	[[File:bissell6.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|left\|One of Bissell's pictures at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium.]]		[[File:bissell6.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|left\|One of Bissell's pictures at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium.]]

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	[[File:Jbiss.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Painting on roof tile from the Grand Theater. Photo courtesy: Joe Jacobsmeier]]BISSELL, John. (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 19, 1938-- ). In 1968 Bissel returned to Dubuque after working for 3M and the National Advertising Company. He donated many antiques to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] and particularly the River Museum. Bissell also created a considerable amount of art for the historical society which presented him an award for his efforts in 1980.		[[File:Jbiss.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Painting on roof tile from the Grand Theater. Photo courtesy: Joe Jacobsmeier]]BISSELL, John. (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 19, 1938-- ). In 1968 Bissel returned to Dubuque after working for 3M and the National Advertising Company. He donated many antiques to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] and particularly the River Museum. Bissell also created a considerable amount of art for the historical society which presented him an award for his efforts in 1980.

	[[File:bissell6.jpg\|~~200px~~\|thumb\|left\|One of Bissell's pictures at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium.]]		[[File:bissell6.jpg\|400px\|thumb\|left\|One of Bissell's pictures at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium.]]
	In November 1997, Bissell was featured on the cover of [[JULIEN'S JOURNAL]]. He had art shows at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] in 1966, 1981, and 1996.		In November 1997, Bissell was featured on the cover of [[JULIEN'S JOURNAL]]. He had art shows at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] in 1966, 1981, and 1996.

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	[[File:Jbiss.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Painting on roof tile from the Grand Theater. Photo courtesy: Joe Jacobsmeier]]BISSELL, John. (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 19, 1938-- ). In 1968 Bissel returned to Dubuque after working for 3M and the National Advertising Company. He donated many antiques to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] and particularly the River Museum. Bissell also created a considerable amount of art for the historical society which presented him an award for his efforts in 1980.		[[File:Jbiss.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Painting on roof tile from the Grand Theater. Photo courtesy: Joe Jacobsmeier]]BISSELL, John. (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 19, 1938-- ). In 1968 Bissel returned to Dubuque after working for 3M and the National Advertising Company. He donated many antiques to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] and particularly the River Museum. Bissell also created a considerable amount of art for the historical society which presented him an award for his efforts in 1980.

			[[File:bissell6.jpg\|200px\|thumb\|left\|One of Bissell's pictures at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium.]]
	In November 1997, Bissell was featured on the cover of [[JULIEN'S JOURNAL]]. He had art shows at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] in 1966, 1981, and 1996.		In November 1997, Bissell was featured on the cover of [[JULIEN'S JOURNAL]]. He had art shows at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] in 1966, 1981, and 1996.

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	[[File:Jbiss.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Painting on roof tile from the Grand Theater. Photo courtesy: Joe Jacobsmeier]]BISSELL, John. (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 19, 1938-- ). In 1968 Bissel returned to Dubuque after working for 3M and the National Advertising Company. He donated many antiques to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] and particularly the River Museum. Bissell created a considerable amount of art for the historical society which presented him an award for his efforts in 1980.		[[File:Jbiss.jpg\|300px\|thumb\|left\|Painting on roof tile from the Grand Theater. Photo courtesy: Joe Jacobsmeier]]BISSELL, John. (Dubuque, IA, Apr. 19, 1938-- ). In 1968 Bissel returned to Dubuque after working for 3M and the National Advertising Company. He donated many antiques to the [[DUBUQUE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY]] and particularly the River Museum. Bissell also created a considerable amount of art for the historical society which presented him an award for his efforts in 1980.

	In November 1997, Bissell was featured on the cover of [[JULIEN'S JOURNAL]]. He had art shows at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] in 1966, 1981, and 1996.		In November 1997, Bissell was featured on the cover of [[JULIEN'S JOURNAL]]. He had art shows at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] in 1966, 1981, and 1996.

	[[Category: Artist]]		[[Category: Artist]]