Assignment... Renoir

I have a series of portraits to do of three kids; the children of one of my favorite clients. Anne has asked me to paint the kids into famous portrats so... here we go. This is the first one.... Adison as Renoir's Girl with Watering Can.

I made the mistake of using acrylics for this portrait. Acrylics do not blend like oils do and, impressionism is all about blending! It is difficult, with a baby in the house, to justify using oils. I have learned my lesson and, for the other portraits I will work with oils... just not in my house. A good friend has offered me the use of her studio.