Beach Swim captures the exact instant a day at the ocean becomes real—the first step into cool water, the rush of sound and light, the lift at the ankles as a small wave breaks. Richard Wieth paints this moment with brisk, confident marks that keep the sea alive on the surface. Color leads the way: warm skin notes hum against translucent greens and blues, and a clean band of horizon steadies the composition without slowing it down. Rather than mapping every detail, the brushwork chooses essentials—the glint of sun on ripples, the soft shadow that shapes the torso, the bright edge that rides the crest—so you feel motion more than you see description.
 
 
From across the room, the gesture reads instantly; up close, layered edges and subtle transitions reward a longer look. The painting brings the coast’s clarity into intimate spaces, adding a fresh, breathing energy to a hallway, reading nook, or studio wall. It is both a memory and a promise: the day is warm, the water is honest, and joy is within reach.