Ilona Royce Smithkin

Ilona Royce Smithkin
BornMarch 27, 1920
Poland
DiedAugust 1, 2021
Provincetown, Massachusetts

Ilona Royce Smithkin (March 27, 1920 – August 1, 2021) was a Polish-born American artist, author, model, and performer.

Her work included appearances in films such as Advanced Style and Ilona, Upstairs, in the television series Ilona's Palette, Painting with Ilona, and Finishing Touches with Ilona, and the books Painting with Ilona, Joy Dust, and Ninety-Nine: Straight Up, No Chaser.[1][2][3]

Smithkin turned 100 in March 2020[4] and died in August 2021 at the age of 101 in Provincetown.[5][6]

  1. ^ Emanuella Grinberg (2012-04-28). "Aging stylishly, online and in the streets". CNN Digital. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
  2. ^ "The Look Book - Color-Loving Art Teacher Ilona Smithkin -- New York Magazine - Nymag". New York Magazine. 27 May 2010. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
  3. ^ Stewart, Rhonda (June 26, 2005). "Odd couplings add to the appeal of HFA's summer 'Treasures' series". www.newspapers.com. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  4. ^ Staff report. "Provincetown beloved artist Ilona Royce-Smithkin turns 100". Wicked Local. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
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  6. ^ Rumer Willis heartbroken after tragic death of beloved friend