Background
Risseeuw, John Lewis was born on June 5, 1945 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Lewis Abraham and Augusta Marie (DeMaster) Risseeuw.
Risseeuw, John Lewis was born on June 5, 1945 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Lewis Abraham and Augusta Marie (DeMaster) Risseeuw.
Bachelor of Science in Art with honors, University of Wisconsin, 1968; Master of Arts in Art, University of Wisconsin, 1972; Master of Fine Arts in Art, University of Wisconsin, 1973.
Teacher art and printing, Washington Junior High School, Kenosha, Wisconsin, 1968-1971;
instructor art, U. South Dakot, Vermillion, 1975-1978;
assistant professor, U. South Dakot, Vermillion, 1979-1980;
visiting assistant professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1978-1979;
assistant professor, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1980-1985;
associate professor, Arizona State University, Tempe, 1985-1994;
professor, Arizona State University, Tempe, since 1994;
member of advisory board Visual Arts Research Studios, Arizona State University, Tempe, since 1984. Proprietor Cabbagehead Press, Tempe, since 1972. Board directors Pryacantha Press, Tempe.
Conductor works, lecturer, in field.
Member American Printing History Association, American Typecasting Fellowship, Association Book Arts Programs, Canada Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild, Center for Book Arts, Educators for Social Responsibility, International Association Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists, Pacific Center for Book Arts, Friends Dard Hunter.
Married Linda Lee McDonald, July 5, 1969. Children: Katherine Melissa, Laura Gabrielle.