Mario Cespedes paintings portray the soul and the magic of his hometown in South America and the Amazon River. His colors, textures, and themes presents an unique experience to the viewer.

His artwork has been focused by the national and international art media. Several articles have been written about his paintings by art magazines and newspapers such as Southwest Art, Southwest profile, On a Board, (airline magazine)The Arizona Daily, The Desert Sun, Los Angeles Times, Jornal do Brazil, among others.

His murals are displayed on the walls of the Graham Library, located at 1900 Firestone Blvd.,Los Angeles,commissioned by the County of Los Angeles

Other mural is located at Chandler Blvd., and Vineland Ave., N. Hollywood. Commissioned by the Valley South Regional Arts Council, Los Angeles.