Flim Flam

flim·flam: /ˈflimˌflam/nonsensical or insincere talk. 

"I suppose that you suspect me of pseudointellectual flimflam"

I suppose you suspect this painting of a flamingo is a bit of a film flam. 

Case in point:

• He's smooth in the colors he's showing.

• He's in front of some fancy wallpaper.

• He's an example of classic portraiture but he's a flamingo.
  

You've made your case. You're right. I wanted to put him in an uncommon situation. He's in a fancy home with fancy wallpaper and he's almost blending in...

Flim Flam | 48 x 48 inches | oil on panel