Born in the Netherlands, Ilona was exposed to the work of the Dutch Masters at an early age and quickly developed an appreciation for fine art. Throughout her early years she was privileged to make regular visits to the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, and the Stedelijk Museum, all located in Amsterdam. These visits to important museums increased her interest in the arts and particularly in painting. Initially, she began working with pastels while quite young at the Anthroposophical Society in Hilversum, the Netherlands. Later, while in high school, she decided to focus on...more
