Today we’d like to introduce you to David “Don Rimx” Sepulveda.
Hi David “Don Rimx”, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I grew up in the Nemesio R. Canales public housing projects in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Art was always around me, but I didn’t think of it as a career at first. I just loved making things.
I went to Central High School for Visual Arts, then studied painting and graphic design in college. That’s when I started getting into graffiti and large-scale murals. I realized pretty quickly that I wanted to paint big, tell stories, and work in public spaces where people could actually see the work every day.
In 2009, I moved to Brooklyn, and that changed everything. The city’s energy, the diversity, the architecture—it all pushed my style forward. Since then, I’ve been painting murals across the U.S. and internationally. Over 15 countries now. But no matter where I go, I’m still drawing from my roots in Puerto Rico.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Not even close. The biggest challenge has always been keeping consistent work. Public art isn’t a steady paycheck. Early on, I did graphic design, freelance illustration, whatever I could to stay afloat while building my name as a muralist.
The other part is balancing creative vision with what clients or communities need. Sometimes you’re working with corporate budgets and tight timelines. Other times you’re painting for a neighborhood with limited resources but huge heart. Both require different approaches, but I’ve learned to stay flexible without losing what makes the work mine.
It’s been a grind, but I wouldn’t trade it.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am a creative artist using a variety of mediums: painting, illustration, tattoos, and large-scale murals. I specialize in large-scale public art that blends my Caribbean roots, classical training, and urban sensibility. My style uses a lot of wood and brick textures, vibrant color palettes, and figures that feel both grounded and larger than life.
What sets me apart is that I always try to connect the work to the place. I don’t just show up and paint something generic. I research the history, talk to people, figure out what story needs to be told. That could mean honoring a local icon, celebrating a culture, or just bringing color and life to a forgotten space.
Here in Orlando, people might recognize Sueños Naranja in the Creative Village, The Golden Flower at Disney Springs, and my latest, Architectural Dialogue, in downtown Orlando, amongst others. I’m proud of all of it, but especially the work that stays rooted in the community.
Let’s talk about our city – what do you love? What do you not love?
I love how many cultures live side by side here. Caribbean communities, Latin American roots, Southern culture, global tourism. That mix is rare, and it reminds me of the energy back home. It’s the kind of environment where public art can really speak to people.
What I’d love to see more of? More public art that reflects the real stories of the people who live here, and more collaboration across communities. We’ve got the diversity and the walls. Now we just need the systems and support to make it a bigger part of the city’s identity.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Www.Donrimx.com
- Instagram: @donrimx
- Facebook: Don Rimx
- Youtube: Don Rimx
- Other: Info@donrimx.com
Image Credits
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