Ida Rentoul Outhwaite(1888 Melbourne, Australia - 1960) Born Ida
Sherbourne
Rentoul, Outhwaite began writing and illustrating children's books with
her sister, Annie Rattray Rentoul. In 1903, they published The Fairies of Fern Gully,
and their work soon gained popularity. Ida
went on to
illustrate for other authors and composers, and even designed programs
and costumes for Her Majesty's Theatre in Melbourne. Her
later
book illustrations for the London publisher, A. & C. Black,
Ltd,
led to several series of postcard illustrations. Ida married
Grenby Outhwaite in 1909, and he became the promoter of her work.
They had four children. Until Grenby's death in
1938, Ida
illustrated dozens of books, enjoyed several exhibits in Australia and
England, and created a popular comic strip featuring her character,
Benjamin Bear. For a more complete biography, visit Women Children's Books Illustrators by Denise Ortakales. 
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