First Tuesday Painting Class of the 2026 Season 🎨
Yesterday kicked off my first Tuesday painting class of the season, and it was such a good one.
This group did an amazing job. Two of the painters were picking up a brush for the very first time, and another student was only on her second painting ever. That’s one of my favorite mixes—experienced enough to trust the process, and new enough to be fearless.
Everyone painted a colorful parrotfish, and while we all started from the same design, no two paintings looked the same. That’s exactly how I like it.
No Rules About Color
I always encourage my students to make their own color choices if they want to. You don’t have to match my painting. You don’t have to match your neighbor’s painting. And you definitely don’t have to worry about getting it “right.”
Painting works best when you relax into it. Once people let go of comparison, the fun really starts—and it shows in the finished work. This group leaned into that, and the results were lively, confident, and full of personality.
(That group photo says it all.)
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| Maggie Ruley Key West Painting class, January 6, 2026 |
See all of the upcoming classes HERE
Coming Up Next Tuesday: January 13, 2026
The Red Dinghy 🌊
Next week’s class features this cheerful red dinghy floating in bright blue water, with a distant island on the horizon. It’s a great subject for playing with loose brushwork, movement in the water, and bold color.
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| Maggie Ruley Key West Painting Class, January 13, 2026 Sign up for this class HERE |
This painting is very beginner-friendly, but still interesting for anyone who’s painted before. You’ll leave with a finished piece that feels happy, coastal, and very Key West.
Tuesday Painting Class
🕒 Afternoon session
📍 My studio
🎨 All supplies included
If you’ve been thinking about trying a class—or coming back for another one—this is a great place to jump in.
Hope to paint with you soon.
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
www.maggieruley.com
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