Ida Rentoul Outhwaite

(1888–1960) Illustrator Australia

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Ida Rentoul Outhwaite was an illustrator from Australia, best known for Fairyland.

Quick Facts About Ida Rentoul Outhwaite

Born: June 9, 1888
Died: June 25, 1960
Nationality: Australia
Profession: Illustrator
Notable works: Fairyland

About Ida Rentoul Outhwaite

Ida Rentoul Outhwaite, also known as Ida Sherbourne Rentoul and Ida Sherbourne Outhwaite, was an Australian illustrator of children's books. Her work mostly depicted magical creatures, such as elves and fairies.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Quotes by Ida Rentoul Outhwaite

I should have been a much better artist if I could have studied more and amused myself less.

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Amused

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I used to find great difficulty in drawing feet.

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Difficulty

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Then clear on a flute of purest gold A sweet little fairy played. And wonderful fairy tales she told and marvelous music…

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Clear

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The wall is silence, the grass is sleep, Tall trees of peace their vigil keep, And the Fairy of Dreams with moth-wings…

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Dream

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There is something magical in seeing what you can do, what texture and tone and colour you can produce merely with a…

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Bottles

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I just had to plod along without having any teaching, which was a pity.

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Education

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