Ilona McKinley is a Commercial Artist in New Port Richey, Florida.

Ilona and Julie are advocates for supporting the Arts. Both have loved the Arts since early childhood and participate in Chalk Festivals in Florida and the surrounding states.

Ilona McKinley, from New Port Richey, FL, is an award- winning Street Painter and Commercial Artist.

She began street painting in 2008 at her first competition, Safety Harbor Blooming Chalk Festival. Ilona graduated from Lander University, SC, with a BA in the Visual Arts.

Ilona enjoys working with acrylics, watercolors, color pencils, and chalk.

Ilona's specialties are: Murals, Graphic Design, Restoration of Old Paintings and Photography, Children's Art Instruction, and Boat Logos.

Chalking is a way to not only bring a great piece of art alive but also allows the artist to demonstrate the endless ability of their imagination.