Matt Rektorski went through a very scary moment in life where his health was declining and doctors couldn't tell him what was wrong for awhile. His story is about this profound moment, his journey through it and how it transformed his entire life. He describes how he now has a knowing about things, something he didn't have before, which also influences all of his work. When I went to Matt's studio to do this interview, I was blown away by his paintings, they all felt like they were living. I learned a lot from Matt about what it means to really pay attention to everything as a sign. He lives and paints this way and when you see it, you can't help but be moved. If you'd like to check out Matt's work, you can follow his Instagram @artbymr