"Matt Thompson has perfected the centuries-old craft of neon in his 30 years as a sign maker. Using brightly colored glass tubes and gas, Thompson creates custom signage, repairs old signs and commissions one-of-a-kind artwork."

"Today, the popularity of neon signage has greatly declined, along with the number of craftsmen creating them. There only are about a dozen artists in the metro area who make a living creating and repairing neon signs. One of them is Matt Thompson, who runs Skyline Neon in Northeast Minneapolis."