Ida Rentoul Outhwaite was born in 1888 in Melbourne, Australia, and passed away in 1960. She was a pioneering Australian illustrator known for her enchanting depictions of fairies, mythical creatures, and whimsical bush landscapes.

Drawing inspiration from European folklore and the unique flora and fauna of Australia, Ida Rentoul Outhwaite developed a distinctive style marked by delicate linework, luminous watercolours, and an ethereal sense of fantasy. Her illustrations often feature elegant fairies, mischievous sprites, and anthropomorphised animals, blending Art Nouveau influences with a distinctly Australian sensibility.

Outhwaite first gained recognition by illustrating children’s books written by her sister, Annie R. R...