Varas is an Ecuadorian visual artist and educator painting and living in Manhattan, known for his extensive and multidisciplinary career. He is recognized for a body of work that successfully bridges fine art, modern design, and commercial and residential projects.

Varas began his artistic journey during childhood, exhibiting his work at the Casa de la Cultura in Guayaquil, Ecuador, for three consecutive years under the tutelage of Yolanda Valverde. After graduating from the New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk University, he built a career that has spanned multiple creative fields. He is the founder of Editions Art Tendance, a studio that creates internationally acclaimed art posters blending fine art techniques with modern design, designs that were influenced by the late 1800s and sold worldwide inmajor retailers like Macy's.

Varas has collaborated on innovative design projects for several high-profile companies and individuals. His textile designs for the studio line Caravel at Samsung in Los Angeles featured unique patterns and silk paintings. In high-end residential design, his portfolio includes a custom home theater for NASCAR executives and commissioned artwork for prominent figures such as Ange Santini, the former President of the Executive Council of Corsica. His notable public works include permanent outdoor murals in Beverly Hills, Hollywood, and North Hollywood, and he has designed murals and artwork for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's Calabasas estate.

Varas's artistry has also left a significant mark on the entertainment industry. He contributed as a scenic artist and designer to Hollywood productions like Richie Rich and Casper, and created portraits of celebrities including Macaulay Culkin and the cast of Richie Rich. Demonstrating his talent for restoration, he worked on the portrait of Maria Felix by Diego Rivera for Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel. A key contributor to the rock music scene, Varas has created artwork and designs for iconic bands like the Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger, and Keith Richards, collaborating with rock stylist Maryam Malakpour . Additionally, his paintings have been featured in the television series Felicity.

His work has been exhibited and collected on both national and international stages. He has held exhibitions in Madrid, Spain, and participated in an art show in León, Guanajuato, Mexico, as part of a larger cultural exhibition. In Washington, DC, his work was part of an auction exhibit at the Cultural Center of the Mexican Embassy to support Latin women with breast cancer. Varas has a strong connection to the art community in Buffalo, NY, where prominent art patrons Seymour Knox IV and Jean Knox acquired several of his large-scale oil paintings. His artworks are also featured in private international collections.

As an educator, Varas is committed to inspiring young artists and enriching communities through creative expression. He served as an artist-in-residence at the Buffalo Center for Arts and Technology , where he worked with students on large-scale abstract drawing projects. Varas also knonwn as Patricio Calderon is currently doing an art residency with the gallery Time to be Happy in NYC.