Arias was a talented artist and his work was exhibited in several prominent galleries in Madrid. He also won several awards for his paintings, including the First Prize at the National Exhibition of Fine Arts in 1924.
He is notable for his oil painting titled "El baile de la feria" or "The Dance of the Fair", which depicts a lively street party filled with colorful characters. Arias was known for his ability to capture the essence of everyday life in his paintings, and his works are highly sought after by art collectors.
Some of his works are held in prestigious collections, such as the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and the Museo de Bellas Artes de Asturias.