The "Art Meets Flavor"

Alicia Leal’s surrealist paintings depict fables, myths, nature scenes, and dreamlike visions in a flat, simplified style reminiscent of Cuban folk art. 

Leal graduated from the San Alejandro School of Fine Arts in Havana in 1980. She is a member of the National Union of Cuban Writers and Artists, and her work is held in the permanent collection of the National Museum of Fine Arts of Havana. 

Leal was born in the central Cuban province of Sancti Spíritus and derives much of the inspiration for her paintings from the folk culture of the island’s central region. 

Working out of the Havana studio she shares with her husband, the painter Juan Moreira, Leal paints mystical scenes featuring symbols evoking Christian and Afro-Cuban religious traditions, mythology, and folklore, rendered in a vibrant, tropical palette. 

Her work also explores gender relationships.

Studio Fine Cuban Art to Collect has also Curated the Key West Food & Wine Festival, Art by Humberto Castro

In the heart of Key West's historic Bight Marina, tucked along the colorful charm of Lazy Way Lane, visitors discover Fiovida Studio & Art Gallery — a space where art, story, and spirit merge into a single breath of wonder. 

Behind the lens and vision stands Tony Chatman, a longtime Key West resident whose images transform coastal beauty and global adventure into fine art masterpieces.

"Each image I create is more than a photograph—it's a story."

For Chatman, photography isn't just about capturing a scene — it's about preserving emotion. Every image reflects a life immersed in the natural world: from sunlit Florida mangroves to untamed African plains and tranquil Caribbean shores. His museum-quality prints invite viewers to pause, to travel, and to feel the pulse of the wild places that inspire them.

Before stepping fully into the art world, Tony spent over 25 years building and leading an architectural design software company. After selling it, he followed his long-held creative passion and transformed what had been a four-decade hobby into a vibrant second act.

"I've lived in Key West for over 20 years. When the opportunity came to take over a small gallery on Lazy Way Lane, it just felt right," he recalls. "This is home—and this is where I wanted to build something meaningful."

That something became Fiovida Studio & Art Gallery, a name that beautifully fuses two inspirations: his wife Fiorella, and the Costa Rican motto "Pura Vida"—meaning "pure life." Together, Tony and Fiorella remodeled the space, curated their collection, and launched the gallery last spring. Every piece inside is of their own creation.

While Tony focuses on capturing images from around the world, Fiorella handles the gallery's presentation—mounting, resin work, and the signature finishing touches that give each artwork its luminous depth and contemporary style.

The result is a gallery unlike any other: bold, serene, and deeply personal. Visitors often describe stepping into Fiovida as stepping into another world—one filled with color, texture, and emotion that lingers long after they've left.

Whether you're a collector seeking a statement piece or simply someone who loves the ocean and its endless stories, Fiovida offers a glimpse into the art of living "la vida pura."

Fiovida Studio & Art Gallery