I just had to plod along without having any teaching, which was a pity.
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite Quotes
Showing all quotesBirth: | 9th June, 1888 |
Death: | 25th June, 1960 |
Nationality: | Australian |
Profession: | Illustrator |
Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, also known as Ida Sherbourne Rentoul and Ida Sherbourne Outhwaite was born in Carlton, Victoria, Australia. She was an Australian illustrator of children's books. Her work mostly depicted fairies. She was educated at Presbyterian Ladies' College, Melbourne. She worked predominantly with pen and ink, and watercolour. Her first illustration was published by New Idea magazine in 1904 when she was just 15 years of age. She collaborated with her husband - most notably for The Enchanted Forest, The Little Fairy Sister and Fairyland. Her illustrations were exhibited throughout Australia, as well as in London and Paris between 1907 and 1933. In 1985, she was honoured on a postage stamp, depicting an illustration from Elves and Fairies, issued by Australia Post.
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