Ilse Marie Helene Smith (nee Voss) was born in 1935 in Kiel, Germany, a major seaport on the Baltic Sea. She grew up amidst the devastation of war. By late 1943 Kiel was virtually destroyed by British and American bombers. Smoke, dust, and piles of rubble provided a surreal environment. Bomb shelters were a daily way of life.
Ilse completed her business schooling in Kiel and moved to Frankfurt, Germany in 1955. In early 1956 she met Lieutenant Dick Smith, who was on assignment in Frankfurt as a member of the U.S. Army of Occupation. In early 1957 she immigrated to the U.S. and worked in New York city for American Airlines. In July of that year, Dick took leave from Germany and the couple were married in Massachusetts.
Ilse's forte in life is Porcelain China artistry. Her interest began in the early 70's, with ceramics and pottery. She quickly turned to China Painting as a natural follow-on. With 30 years experience as a china painter, Ilse has been associated with porcelain art clubs in Virginia, New Jersey, and California. She has attended numerous seminars and studied under some of the world's best porcelain artists. She has also taught the subject for many years.
Ilse also took up the hobby of making dichroid jewelry. These glossy pendants with unique designs are crafted from bits of glass, polished, and fused in a kiln. A thin gold chain finishes the work into a beautiful necklace.
Note: Ilse is pronounced as Ill'zah in Germany, or more commonly in the United States as Ill'sah.
(bio written by Dick Smith)
Ilse completed her business schooling in Kiel and moved to Frankfurt, Germany in 1955. In early 1956 she met Lieutenant Dick Smith, who was on assignment in Frankfurt as a member of the U.S. Army of Occupation. In early 1957 she immigrated to the U.S. and worked in New York city for American Airlines. In July of that year, Dick took leave from Germany and the couple were married in Massachusetts.
Ilse's forte in life is Porcelain China artistry. Her interest began in the early 70's, with ceramics and pottery. She quickly turned to China Painting as a natural follow-on. With 30 years experience as a china painter, Ilse has been associated with porcelain art clubs in Virginia, New Jersey, and California. She has attended numerous seminars and studied under some of the world's best porcelain artists. She has also taught the subject for many years.
Ilse also took up the hobby of making dichroid jewelry. These glossy pendants with unique designs are crafted from bits of glass, polished, and fused in a kiln. A thin gold chain finishes the work into a beautiful necklace.
Note: Ilse is pronounced as Ill'zah in Germany, or more commonly in the United States as Ill'sah.
(bio written by Dick Smith)
Ilse Marie Helene Smith (nee Voss) was born in 1935 in Kiel, Germany, a major seaport on the Baltic Sea. She grew up amidst the devastation of war. By late 1943 Kiel was virtually destroyed by British and American bombers. Smoke, dust, and piles of rubble provided a surreal environment. Bomb shelters were a daily way of life.
Ilse completed her business schooling in Kiel and moved to Frankfurt, Germany in 1955. In early 1956 she met Lieutenant Dick Smith, who was on assignment in Frankfurt as a member of the U.S. Army of Occupation. In early 1957 she immigrated to the U.S. and worked in New York city for American Airlines. In July of that year, Dick took leave from Germany and the couple were married in Massachusetts.
Ilse's forte in life is Porcelain China artistry. Her interest began in the early 70's, with ceramics and pottery. She quickly turned to China Painting as a natural follow-on. With 30 years experience as a china painter, Ilse has been associated with porcelain art clubs in Virginia, New Jersey, and California. She has attended numerous seminars and studied under some of the world's best porcelain artists. She has also taught the subject for many years.
Ilse also took up the hobby of making dichroid jewelry. These glossy pendants with unique designs are crafted from bits of glass, polished, and fused in a kiln. A thin gold chain finishes the work into a beautiful necklace.
Note: Ilse is pronounced as Ill'zah in Germany, or more commonly in the United States as Ill'sah.
(bio written by Dick Smith)
Ilse completed her business schooling in Kiel and moved to Frankfurt, Germany in 1955. In early 1956 she met Lieutenant Dick Smith, who was on assignment in Frankfurt as a member of the U.S. Army of Occupation. In early 1957 she immigrated to the U.S. and worked in New York city for American Airlines. In July of that year, Dick took leave from Germany and the couple were married in Massachusetts.
Ilse's forte in life is Porcelain China artistry. Her interest began in the early 70's, with ceramics and pottery. She quickly turned to China Painting as a natural follow-on. With 30 years experience as a china painter, Ilse has been associated with porcelain art clubs in Virginia, New Jersey, and California. She has attended numerous seminars and studied under some of the world's best porcelain artists. She has also taught the subject for many years.
Ilse also took up the hobby of making dichroid jewelry. These glossy pendants with unique designs are crafted from bits of glass, polished, and fused in a kiln. A thin gold chain finishes the work into a beautiful necklace.
Note: Ilse is pronounced as Ill'zah in Germany, or more commonly in the United States as Ill'sah.
(bio written by Dick Smith)
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