He grew up in a rural setting in Missouri surrounded by woods, animals, and family. As a boy, Matt Flint spent hours wandering outside, carefully observing textures in a rock formation, or spying on a deer, peeking in a birds nest, marveling at sunsets and sunrises, climbing trees, and watching the changing landscape. As an adult Matt Flint spends his time with family, painting, and exploring the rugged Wind River Mountains that overlook his house and studio.