Vavrina's first one-man show was held in Hong Kong in 1989. His Chinese teacher, Christopher Chen of the Hong Kong Academy of Fine Arts, said that Vavrina "will be a good impressionist painter. This is the heart of Vavrina's work - bold, bright and strong." Gale Bennett, art critic, says that "he has beautiful colors, good organization and composition." Anton Assies, of the Amsterdam Drawing School, said "Vavrina was a constant source of inspiration for us. His bold use of color and powerful forms made you feel life is a fairy tale."
He shares a studio in the South of France with the internationally known painter, Gerard Valtier. Charles Ortega, artist laureate of Florence, Italy, announced that Vavrina had received the Leonardo da Vinci Award for 1991. In 1993 he was honored as the only American participant among nine French artists in the coveted Salon Abbaye Royale du Moncel, the association for the promotion of French Art. In 1994 he was recognized by the prestigious Cite de Roma Award. Vavrina has been admitted to the French Art Guild and is listed in Mayers' International Artist Directory, Annuaire des Cotes International, ADEC 96, Bordas International Financial Art, Akoun 2000 and other international directories.
		Valtier and Vavrina with Owner Josephine Andracchio at their show in Galleria Veronese New Orleans, Louisiana
Vavrina with Farrah Hayden at his show at the famous Houstonian Hotel Houston, Texas

Crowd enjoys Vavrina's One-Man Show Cape Coral, Florida
	Charles Ortega, Vavrina and Gérard Valtier at their Show at North Shore Gallery Naples, Florida
Vavrina presents his collection "The Boys" at Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall Fort Myers, Florida

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