Celebrate and Protect World Ocean DayTwo whales rise through a sea of color, surrounded by starfish, sailboats, sunlight, and the playful patterns of life beneath the waves. Blue Whale Whimsy is a celebration of the beauty, wonder, and joy our oceans bring to the world. On World Ocean Day, it's a reminder that the sea is more than a destination—it is home to countless creatures, a source of inspiration, and a treasure worth protecting for future generations. May we continue to appreciate, respect, and care for the blue heart of our planet. 🌎💙🐋 — Maggie Ruley, Key West Artist About the artist
Beach House Love II
$475.00
Beach House Love II 16” x 20” x .75 Acrylic Painting on standard canvas. Image extends around edges. Unframed. Shipping: We offer FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the continental US. If you are located elsewhere, please email [email protected] for shipping rates. Your painting is hand packaged with care and shipped from Key West, Florida via UPS or USPS. Please allow up to 7-10 business days for shipping. Note: please allow for a slight variation in color from the original, due to viewing on various devices. Maggie Ruley Key West One-of-a-kind Original Acrylic Painting Artist retains all copyrights ©️ Shoreline and Surf
$575.00
Shoreline and Surf Original Key West shoreline painting with real shells, sand, and sea glass from Fort Zach Beach. Textured coastal wall art in a 16 x 20 framed canvas. Details
Free shipping- Continental USA No returns, contact: [email protected] if you have concerns. NOTE: Colors may vary slightly from original due to different monitors and devices
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 I’ll teach you how on beautiful Cape CodJoin me on Saturday, August 22, from 2:00–5:00 PM at Reciprocity Artisan Market in Harwich Port for a Paint Your Pet class. Your pet will be pre-traced on a 16x20 canvas before class, making it easy and fun for beginners. You'll arrive to find your canvas ready to paint. Just choose a good head-and-shoulders photo of your pet and email it by August 15. I'll prepare the outline before class. All paints, brushes, and materials are included. Bring your favorite beverage and snacks and enjoy an afternoon of painting with fellow pet lovers. Space is limited to 16 painters, so early registration is recommended. Find out more About the artist
Explore the paintings New on the website: Special Studio PricingThe website has been getting a little refresh lately. I’ve added a new section called Special Studio Pricing featuring a group of original paintings at especially good studio prices. Some are older favorites. Some are experimental pieces. Some are paintings that simply deserve a fresh set of eyes.👀 I’ve also added quite a few brand new paintings throughout the website, so there’s lots of new work to explore right now. One thing I’ve realized lately is that many people have never really browsed my website the way they would walk through a gallery. They may see a painting or two on Facebook or Instagram, but they don’t always realize how much artwork is actually there. So this is your invitation to take a look around. You’ll find colorful island-inspired originals, smaller pieces, larger statement paintings, tropical skies, palms, roosters, marsh scenes, and all kinds of little bits of Key West life scattered throughout the collection. And yes… there are a few especially good finds waiting in the Special Studio Pricing section too. Happy browsing, Maggie 11th Street Beach, Tybee Island
$395.00
$225.00
Tybee Isand Beach Access - leave only footprints part of the Tybee-inspired collection and infused with coastal vibes. 11” x 14” x .5 Acrylic Painting on canvas. Image extends around edges. Ready to hang. Shipping: We offer FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the continental US. If you are located elsewhere, please email [email protected] for shipping rates. Your painting is hand packaged with care and shipped from Key West, Florida via UPS or USPS. Please allow up to 7-10 business days for shipping. Note: please allow for a slight variation in color from the original, due to viewing on various devices. Maggie Ruley Original one-of-a-kind acrylic artwork from Key West, Florida Artist retains all copyrights ©️ Maggie Ruley-Island Inspirations | A Key West Art Gallery | 933b Fleming St. Flowers in a Greek Vase
$695.00
$425.00
Flowers in a Greek Vase Colorful floral arrangement in an Ancient Greek vase with a charming owl decoration. 16” x 20” x .5” Acrylic Painting on canvas. Framed with white frame - adds 1” to each dimension Ready to hang. Shipping: We offer FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the continental US. If you are located elsewhere, please email [email protected] for shipping rates. Your painting is hand packaged with care and shipped from Key West, Florida via UPS or USPS. Please allow up to 7-10 business days for shipping. Note: please allow for a slight variation in color from the original, due to viewing on various devices. Maggie Ruley Original one-of-a-kind acrylic artwork from Key West, Florida Artist retains all copyrights ©️ Maggie Ruley-Island Inspirations | A Key West Art Gallery | 933b Fleming St. Splash of Color
$325.00
$225.00
Splash of Color Contemporary floral painting 14” x 11” plus frame. Acrylic Painting on canvas. Shipping: We offer FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the continental US. If you are located elsewhere, please email [email protected] for shipping rates. Your painting is hand packaged with care and shipped from Key West, Florida via UPS or USPS. Please allow up to 10-14 business days for shipping. Maggie Ruley Original one-of-a-kind acrylic artwork from Key West, Florida Artist retains all copyrights ©️ Maggie Ruley-Island Inspirations | A Key West Art Gallery | 933b Fleming St. Sassy Rooster
$350.00
$275.00
Sassy Rooster colorful Key West Rooster by Maggie Ruley acrylic on canvas 12” x 10” with frame Free shipping- continental United States Sail Away
$250.00
$175.00
Sail Away colorful Key West sailboat by Maggie Ruley acrylic on canvas 14” x 11” unframed painted sides, ready to hang Class demonstration painting Free shipping- continental United States Blue Heron
$250.00
$175.00
Blue Heron colorful Blue Heron and sunset painting by Maggie Ruley acrylic on canvas 14” x 11” unframed painted sides, ready to hang Class demonstration painting Free shipping- continental United States Beauty in the Reeds
$425.00
$325.00
Beauty in the Reeds colorful blue heron with butterflies by Maggie Ruley acrylic on canvas 12” x 12” x 1.5” gallery wrap canvas, no framing required Free shipping- continental United States Brilliant Foliage
$425.00
$325.00
Brilliant Foliage colorful tropical foliage with butterflies by Maggie Ruley acrylic on canvas 12” x 12” x 1.5” gallery wrap canvas, no framing required Free shipping- continental United States Beach Day Surf and Sand
$275.00
$175.00
Beach Day Surf and Sand mixed media and acrylic painting by Maggie acrylic and beach shells on canvas 8” x 10” 10” x 12” with frame Free shipping- continental United States Midnight Muse
$650.00
$450.00
Midnight Muse colorful tropical foliage surrounding white herons with butterflies by Maggie Ruley acrylic on canvas 24” x 24” x 1.5” gallery wrap canvas, no framing required Free shipping- continental United States About the artistMaggie Ruley is a studio artist living in Key West, Florida. Her colorful, island-inspired acrylic paintings celebrate the charm, light, and character of Key West life. Maggie’s work is collected worldwide and can be found in island homes near and far. She has been featured in The Key West Citizen, New York Daily News, and other publications. Visit her studio and gallery, Maggie Ruley ~ Island Inspirations, at 933b Fleming Street in the Historic Seaport area of Old Town Key West.  Fresh off the easel Fresh off the easel. 🦪 A little coastal, a little dressy, and full of thick paint and soft island color. These oversized oysters have that cocktail-hour energy I keep coming back to lately. Painted in the studio in Key West with palette knife layers and a peachy pink background that reminds me of late afternoon light before dinner plans. This one feels like summer by the water. 🍸🌴 This painting will be part of a new summer series coming soon. 🌴🦪 Email subscribers always get the first look and first dibs before new work is officially released online or in the studio. Join my email list at HERE Maggie Ruley is a studio artist living in Key West, Florida.
Her colorful, island-inspired acrylic paintings celebrate the charm, light, and character of Key West life. Maggie’s work is collected worldwide and can be found in island homes near and far. She has been featured in The Key West Citizen, New York Daily News, and other publications. Visit her studio and gallery, Maggie Ruley ~ Island Inspirations, at 933b Fleming Street in the Historic Seaport area of Old Town Key West. .www.maggieruley.com  Memorial Day weekend in the studio □□ Working on a series of loose, expressive American flag paintings inspired by summer, freedom, old Florida color, and life in Key West. Memorial Day weekend is here and I’ll be open in the studio all weekend, including Memorial Day Monday. I’ve been working on new paintings and the studio walls are filled with fresh color, texture, clouds, palms, cottages, and island scenes inspired by life here in Key West. If you’re out walking around Old Town this weekend, stop in and say hello. Visitors are always welcome, whether you’re looking for artwork or just curious to see what’s happening in the studio. Hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday weekend. Big hugs, Maggie About the artist
Maggie Ruley is a studio artist living in Key West, Florida. Her colorful, island-inspired acrylic paintings celebrate the charm, light, and character of Key West life. Maggie’s work is collected worldwide and can be found in island homes near and far. She has been featured in The Key West Citizen, New York Daily News, and other publications. Visit her studio and gallery, Maggie Ruley ~ Island Inspirations, at 933b Fleming Street in the Historic Seaport area of Old Town Key West. www.maggieruley.com  Key West artist, Maggie Ruley, with her “Mango Nation” oil painting outside her studio -Island Inspirations, 933 Fleming Street, Key West, FloridaI was working on a painting for the Studios of Key West “Mango Madness” show and decided to do an American flag with mangoes replacing the red stripes and a conch shell in the blue section. While I was painting it, I started thinking about America’s upcoming 250th anniversary and some of the loose, energetic flag paintings I’ve done over the years. They’ve always been fun paintings. Bold brushwork. Strong color. A little movement. A little chaos. The kind of painting where perfection is definitely not the goal. And honestly, they’re not hard to paint. That got me thinking this might be the perfect year to teach other people how to create their own version for this very special July 4th season. So I decided to turn it into an online painting experience. My “Not Your Average” American Flag Acrylic Painting Experience takes place inside a private Facebook group where students can paint along with me at their own pace. As soon as you join, you’ll have access to the painting instruction videos and templates, so you can get started right away. Then we’ll also have live paint-along sessions where you can ask questions, watch demonstrations, and share the experience with the group. The painting itself is loose, colorful, and forgiving. This is not about painting a stiff, ruler-straight flag. It’s about creating something with personality and energy that feels festive and handmade. Something you’ll actually want to hang up for Memorial Day, July 4th, summer parties, beach houses, lake houses, porches, or backyard celebrations. And honestly, there’s something extra special about being able to say, “I painted that myself.” Especially this year. The class is designed for beginners and experienced painters alike. Students can paint on either an 11x14 or 16x20 canvas using their own acrylic supplies. Drawing templates are included along with step-by-step instruction videos and the live sessions inside the Facebook classroom. The class is just $25 in honor of the America 250 celebration. And if you can’t attend the livestreams live or your internet connection is slow, no worries. Everything will remain available to replay and watch anytime. I think this one is going to be a lot of fun. Hope you’ll join me. Big hugs, Maggie  Not a fan of Facebook? Or painting with groups?
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Maggie RuleyMaggie Ruley is a Key West–based artist whose contemporary paintings capture the color, light, and spirit of island living. Her work is collected by visitors and island residents who want to bring that relaxed, vibrant feeling into their spaces. ArchivesCategories |
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