Ayşe Özlem Şişman was born in İstanbul. She graduated from Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University Traditional Turkish Arts Faculty İllumination Main Branch and Carpet Rug Fabric Designs Auxillary Branch. She participated many different expeditions, events and organizations. She has been working as a instructor in local administrations since 2008. She still gives ebru lessons in Turkish İsamic Art Expertise School and continues her academic career.